ESCANABA — Robert B. “Woody” Woodard, 78, passed away peacefully at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Among survivors are his wife, Judith Woodard of Escanaba. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The ...

ESCANABA — Charles E. “Chuck” Dowling, Jr., 88, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home following a lengthy illness. Among survivors are his wife, Shirley of Escanaba. Visitation will be on Monday, July 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. ...

FORD RIVER — Mark Alan Werner, 77, of Ford River, passed away early Monday morning, July 7, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, surrounded by his family. Mark was born February 18, 1948, in Milwaukee, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Hoppe) Werner. He was raised in Milwaukee where he ...

RAPID RIVER — Ronald Andrew Sundberg, 93, of Rapid River, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone, after a 13-year vacation there. Ron was far too social to spend his final chapter alone at home. They called him their “Mascot“ at Lakeview. Ron was ...

CRANFORD, N.J — Nancy Alice Boardman, 83, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 in Cranford N.J. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Chapel Service at Gardens of Rest in Escanaba on August 9. at 10. a.m. followed by the placement of her urn at 11 a.m. She was born on November ...

SPALDING — Lynette Marie LaBonte, 69, Spalding, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynette was born in Escanaba on December 18, 1955. Daughter of Joanne Marie (LaCoursiere) LaBonte and the late Napoleon LaBonte Jr. ...