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Obituaries

Patrick Brian Romps

Patrick Brian Romps, 58, of Ford River Twp., passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at his home with family at his side. Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 26th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial ...

Gary Lynn Pfiester

ESCANABA — Gary Lynn Pfiester, age 83, of Escanaba, passed away at OSF St. Francis Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Gary was born on December 24, 1942 in Mason, Michigan. The family moved to the UP when he was a small boy, settling in Gladstone. After graduation Gary went into the ...

Gail Joyce Martin

ELK RIVER, Minn. — Gail Joyce (Demeuse) Martin, Elk River, Minnesota, resident (formerly of Gladstone, Michigan), passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on February 16, 2026. Gail was born December 31st, 1958, to Clarence and Eileen (Nelson) Demeuse and graduated from ...

Richard A. Belanger

ESCANABA - Richard A. “Rick” Belanger, 71, of Escanaba, passed away at home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with esophageal cancer. Rick is survived by his wife, Peggy; mother, Donna Belanger; and daughters, Becky Pamperin, Amy Dier, Cindy Belanger, and ...

Jeanne Lauzon

MILFORD - Jeanne (Hansen) Lauzon, 84, of Milford, MI passed away on February 11, 2026. She was born in 1941 to the late Melvin and Dorothy Hansen of Escanaba, Michigan. Jeanne graduated from Holy Name High School Class of 1960 and married Richard Lauzon in 1963. Jeanne graduated beauty school ...

Gloria Jean Wingo

ESCANABA - Gloria Jean Wingo, 77, of Escanaba, passed away at home on Saturday, February 14, 2026 while surrounded by her family. Gloria was born on February 10, 1949 in Manistique, daughter to Lyle James and Thelma Marie (Smith) Rosebush. She attended Manistique High School and in 1990, ...