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Timothy J. Rogers

ESCANABA - Timothy J. Rogers, 72, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Northern Comfort Specialized Care in Manistique. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6th, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S 13th St, Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Noon at St. Anthony Church with Rev. Rick Courier officiating. At the conclusion of the mass, a meal will be served in the church hall. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Rogers family.

Carl S. Schultz

WILSON - Carl S. Schultz, 83, of Wilson, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include his wife, Valerie. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Barbara Ann Sorby

ESCANABA - Barbara Ann Sorby, a beloved resident of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. Born on January 24, 1951, to Harvey and Margaret (Paeske) Pierson, Barbara's roots run deep in the heart of Escanaba. She graduated ...

Jo Ann Yokeum

GLADSTONE - Jo Ann “Jo Jo” Yokeum, age 79, of Gladstone, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Jo Ann was born on September 22, 1946, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to Austin and Helen (Batah) Fenwick. She grew up in New Jersey, ...

Sherry Marie Heslip

BRAMPTON — Sherry Marie Heslip, Brampton, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at OSF Hospital Escanaba. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

Joyce Ann Culliton

ST AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Joyce Ann (Plouff) Culliton, 86, entered eternal peace with her Lord on January 29, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born November 17,1939 to Eugene and Leigha (King) Plouff. Joyce attended the Naden School in Flat Rock then graduated in 1958 from Holy Name Catholic High School. November 12, 1960 she married John LeRoy Culliton. Together they raised a son John(Cathy) Culliton and daughter Jody (Deacon David) Allen. Joyce was employed at the Terrace on the Bay restaurant for 20 years, was the original owner in 1983 of the 4Js Restaurant and along with her ...