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Ethel Rademacher

ESCANABA — Ethel Rademacher, 99, of Escanaba, passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025 with her family at her side. Among survivors include her children, Janet Snowden, Stephen Rademacher, Mary Jo Wellman, Lynn Cole, and Kris Rademacher. Arrangements at this time are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Zachary Steven Froelich

ESCANABA — Zachary “Zach” Steven Froelich, 27, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his home. He was born March 11, 1998 in Escanaba, son to Steven and Cheryl (Mattson) Froelich. Zach graduated from Escanaba High School then continued his education at Bay College and ...

Marlene Diane Gavlek

ESCANABA — Marlene Diane Gavlek, age 88 of Escanaba passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Marlene was born September 25, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Virginia (Ciecierski) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Andrew Gavlek on ...

Marlene Diane Gavlek

Marlene Diane Gavlek, age 88 of Escanaba passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 15 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Services by the Upper Peninsula Nurses Honor Guard will be presented at 2:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish in Escanaba. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. To leave the family a message of condolence, go to www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.

Dean Anthony Schoen

BARK RIVER — Dean Anthony Schoen, 75, of Bark River, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home. Among survivors include his wife, Eileen and children, Stephen and Kimberly Schoen. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 14th from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Rev. Vinoy Thomas Panthilapadam officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Frances Jean Wheeler

MANITOWOC, WI — Frances Jean (Zawada) Wheeler, 86, passed away October 5 at home, surrounded by family who cared for her during her five months suffering with an aggressive adenocarcinoma pancreatic cancer. Frances was born in Schaffer in 1939. Frances is survived by her children: Janice ...