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Richard J. Beauchamp

GLADSTONE — Richard J. “Dick” Beauchamp, 84, of Gladstone, passed away on November 15, 2025 at the Bishop Noa Home. Among survivors include his children, James Beauchamp, Scott Beauchamp, and Pamela Cloutier. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Homes, 302 S 13th St., Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will take place in the church hall after the mass. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Sharon Lynn Frazer

ESCANABA — Sharon Lynn Frazer, 73, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Sharon was born on March 31, 1952 in Escanaba, daughter to William Gerald and Evelyn Pearl (Kitchin) Rodgers. She attended Escanaba High School. On December ...

William H. Herbst

ESCANABA — William H. Herbst, age 92, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Robert Johnson

HOWARD, Wis. — Robert “Bob” Johnson, 79, of Howard, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 5, 2025. Bob was born on October 25, 1946, in Escanaba, Michigan. He graduated from Escanaba Area High School in 1965 and attended Bay de Noc Community College, where he earned an associate ...

Rodney Michael LaCross

NAHMA — Rodney Michael LaCross passed away October 24, 2025, following a short battle with cancer. A celebration of life with military service and a luncheon will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, 1:00pm at 13751 Wells 21.2 Street in Nahma.

Nikolai V. Protasoff

ESCANABA — Nikolai V. “Nik” Protasoff, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2025 of natural causes. Among survivors include his sister, Claire Sullivan and two brothers, Viktor Protasoff and Brett LaFave. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Protasoff family.