Breaking News

John “Max” Whitney

ESCANABA — John "Max" Whitney, age 93, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

James A. Wunder

BARK RIVER — James A. Wunder, 92, of Bark River (Ford River Twp.), passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his home with his loving family at his side. Among survivors include his wife, Carol and children, Deborah, Brenda, Linda, James, William, Jeffery, Timothy, and Douglas. Visitation will be on Friday, September 19th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jay Gilchrist officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Debra A. Menard

ESCANABA - Debra A. Menard, 61, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Christian Park Health Care Center following an illness. A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, September 25th at Mugshots beginning at 5 p.m. Among survivors include her brothers, Dennis, Dave, Dale, and Doug Menard. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Lilly Grace Wight

CORNELL — Lilly Grace Wight, 94, of Cornell, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025 with her family at her side. Among survivors include her children, Charles (Judy), Gordon (Stella), and Ben (Vicky) Wight. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, September 17th at 11 a.m. at South Ford River Cemetery with Pastor Lewis Hague officiating. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Wight family.

Donald F. Mlostek

ESCANABA — Donald F. Mlostek, 78, formerly of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Menominee on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1946 in Detroit, MI, son of Stanley and Margaret (Schneider) Mlostek. Don was raised in Detroit and graduated from high school ...

Thomas Fairfield Sandblom Sr.

May 27, 1942 – July 29, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Sandblom on July 29, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home following a courageous battle with cancer, with Jeanne Sauter, his soulmate, by his side. The son of Harold and Virginia (nee Fairfield) ...