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Alda L. Sopher

ESCANABA — Alda L. Sopher of Escanaba, MI, age 88, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 20, 2026, at Christian Park Village, Escanaba, MI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Harold Goodyer Jr.

GLADSTONE — Harold "Jim" Goodyer, Jr., age 91, of Gladstone, passed away on July 20, 2026 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone. A memorial visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone from Noon until 2:00 PM. Military service will follow at 2:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Jim will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery. A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Barbara Stellwagen

GARDEN — Barbara Stellwagen, 99, of Garden, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include her children, Roy (Janet) Stellwagen, Terry Stellwagen, and Robin (Laura) Stellwagen. Burial will take place in New Garden Cemetery. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Lauri Ann Anderson

ESCANABA — Lauri Ann Anderson, 65, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Born on May 19, 1961, in Escanaba, Lauri was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Quist) Anderson. She grew up in Cornell and attended schools in ...

Barbara L. Barron

GLADSTONE — Barbara Louise Barron, 76, of Gladstone, Michigan, entered into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on December 5, 1949, in Romeo, Michigan, to Howard Rudolph Falker and Marjorie Elsie (Kiehler) ...

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.