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Brian P. Bingham

ESCANABA — Brian P. Bingham, 59, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Survivors include his mother, Ruth “Pat” Bingham of Escanaba; wife, Tammy Bingham of Escanaba; and daughter, Angela (Jeff) Dubord of Escanaba. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The family has entrusted the Crawford Funeral Homes to handle arrangements.

Joan Lee (Calouette) Palmgren-Stevenson

GLADSTONE — Joan Lee (Calouette) Palmgren-Stevenson, 93, passed away early Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at her home in Gladstone. She was born on February 14, 1932 in Escanaba, daughter to Chester J. and Margaret C. (Gunter) Calouette. She graduated from Escanaba High School in ...

Scott J. Peterson

BARK RIVER — Scott J. Peterson, 62, of Bark River, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 24, 2025, while surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer. Scott was born on November 2, 1962, in Bark River, son of E. Stanley and Elizabeth (Lord) Peterson. He resided there his ...

Anita Clare Wilson

WICHITA, Kan. — Anita Clare Wilson (nee Moreau) passed away on February 24, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on April 13, 1952 in Escanaba, Michigan to Glenn and Joan Moreau. After high school, she attended Patricia Stevens Career College in Milwaukee, earning a diploma in fashion ...

Sally Ann (Hay) Cass Rae

ESCANABA — Sally Ann (Hay) Cass Rae, 90, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Bishop Noa Home with her family at her side. She was born on October 8, 1934 in Kalamazoo, Mich., daughter of Howard L. and Mildred (Thome) Hay. Sally was raised in Escanaba in an old house at ...

Joan Lee (Calouette) Palmgren-Stevenson

GLADSTONE — Joan Lee (Calouette) Palmgren-Stevenson, 93, passed away early Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at her home in Gladstone. Among survivors are her two children, Scott Palmgren and Julie Liss. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 28, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. EST at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River. The funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. at the Salem Lutheran Church in Bark River. At the conclusion of the service, a meal will be served in the church hall. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are entrusted with handling the ...