TROY, Mich. — Lynn “Myra” Marie Cooper, a long-time resident of Troy, Mich., passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at Pomeroy Living in Rochester Hills, Mich. Lynn was 86 years old. Lynn was born on April 2, 1939, in Escanaba, to Forest and Mercedes DeMille. She spent her childhood ...

ESCANABA — Charles E. “Chuck” Dowling, Jr., 88, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 4, 1936 in Caro, Mich., son to Charles Edward Dowling Sr. and Adelaide Maryette (O’Brien) Dowling. Chuck was raised and ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — James Robert Wahl of Ann Arbor, passed away from an apparent heart attack on April 4, 2025. He was 81 years young. James (affectionately known as “Brother Juniper” to his sister) was born on June 16, 1943 to the late Anthony and Harriet Wahl in Escanaba. As a young ...

ESCANABA — Robert B. “Woody” Woodard, 78, passed away peacefully at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on September 6, 1946 in Escanaba, son to Benjamin and Naomi (Nye) Woodard. He was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School, class of ...

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 ...