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Janet L. Tighe

ESCANABA — Janet L. Tighe, 90, of Escanaba, passed away at her home on Friday evening, October 2, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. Among survivors include her children, David (Maureen) Tighe, Lorraine Tighe, Kathleen (Jeff) Powers, Colleen (Bill) Reader, Tom (Carol) Tighe, Mike (Kirsten) Tighe, Patty Tighe (Lorne Watson), Robert (Judy) Tighe, and Dan (Theresa) Tighe. At this time, services are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Kenneth T. Viau

BARK RIVER — Kenneth T. Viau, 78, of Bark River, passed away early morning of Saturday, October 3, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. Among survivors include his children, John (Kaelyn) Viau, Joe (Emily) Viau, and Danielle (Kevin) LeBoeuf. Arrangements at this time are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Viau family.

Robert J. Wood

GLADSTONE — Robert J. “BOB” Wood, 80, formerly of Gladstone, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area in Marinette, Wisconsin. Bob was born January 15, 1946, to Joseph and Sylvia (Heurion) Wood in Menominee, Michigan. After graduating ...

Elijah McMillan

ESCANABA — Elijah Tyler Alexander McMillan, age 12, of Escanaba, passed away on September 18, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at Children’s Wisconsin Hospital in Milwaukee. Elijah was born on August 10, 2014 with his twin sister in Escanaba, the son of Aleshia Boye and Tyler ...

Carol J. Brown

ESCANABA — Carol J. Brown of Escanaba, Michigan, age 98, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 2, 2026, at Transition Assisted Living, Gladstone, MI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Stephen J. Boudreau

ESCANABA — Stephen John Boudreau, 69, of Escanaba, passed away following a brief illness on October 1, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include his children, Jayme Boudreau, Jayson Boudreau, Jeremy Boudreau, and Jill (Marc) Freeman. Arrangements at this time are pending and a complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.