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Lauri A. Anderson

ESCANABA — Lauri A. Anderson, age 65, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Renee M. Kahl

ESCANABA — Renee Maria Kahl, 68, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at U.P. Health System–Marquette, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 12, 1957, in Escanaba, Renee was the beloved daughter of Stanley "Babe" and Janet (Dausey) Lofquist. She ...

Thomas L. Butch

GLADSTONE — Thomas L. Butch, age 84, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at The Oaks at Byron Center Assisted Living in Byron Center, Michigan. His loving wife, Alice Butch is listed among the surviving family. Services are being planned for Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Butch family.

Barbara L. Barron

GLADSTONE — Barbara Louise Barron, 76, of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara is survived by her husband, Bob Barron; and children, Mitchell (Emily) Barron, Wesley Barron, and Tucker Barron. A private family memorial service is being planned for the near future. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Barron family.

Connie Young

GLADSTONE — Connie Sue Young, age 64, of Gladstone, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Monday, July 13, 2026. Connie was born on October 2, 1961, in Escanaba, Michigan, to John and Elaine (LaLonde) Storch. On May 7, 1983, she married the love of her life, Michael Young, beginning a ...

Curtis M. Bacon

RAPID RIVER — Curtis Morgan Bacon, age 79, of Rapid River, walked on suddenly on May 14, 2026. Curt was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife Penny; his children, Andrea (Dave) Hagebusch, children, Kelsey, Michael, Katie and Matthew ...