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Glenn King

ESCANABA — Glenn Alan King, 59, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2026 of natural causes. Among survivors include his wife, Kathy King of Escanaba; son, Jacob King of Escanaba; and his parents, Bonnie King and Charlie King. A celebration of Glenn’s life will take place at the Elks Lodge. Details will be included in a full obituary which will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Richard Wright

Richard Wright Jr., 82, of Nahma, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 while in the care of OSF Hospice and his sister, Lisa Smith at her home in Harris Twp. Among survivors include his children, Eugene Wright, Michelle Lamb, Richard Wright, and Suzanne Wright. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting in the family.

Judy Weissert

MARQUETTE — Judy Ann Weissert, 73, of Bark River, passed away on May 15, 2026 at U.P. Health Systems – Marquette. Among survivors include her son, Guy Weissert; granddaughter, Brandice Weissert; brothers, Jack (Lori) Eldridge, Mike (Mary) Eldridge, and Jim (Bonnie) Nelson; and sister, Steph Mannino. Burial took place in Bark River Twp. Cemetery. The Crawford Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.

Donald Martineau

ECANABA — Donald Keith “Marty” Martineau, age 94, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the home he shared with his wife, Parma, for 59 years, surrounded by his loving family. Marty was born on April 18, 1932, in Escanaba, the son of Joseph and Ellen (LaLone) ...

Lawrence Deno

ESCANABA — Lawrence James "L.J." Deno, age 35, of Escanaba passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 25, 2026. LJ was born June 15, 1991 in Escanaba, the son of James Deno and Dianne Franson. He was currently employed at Kwik Trip in Escanaba and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, ...

Joan Woodard

ESCANABA — Joan A. Woodard, 92, of Cornell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by her family at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. She was born on October 20, 1933, in Houghton, MI, to Patrick and Blanche (Destrampe) O’Connor. Joan lived a life marked by love, faith, ...