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Bonnie Jean Lee

RAPID RIVER — Bonnie Jean (Grasser) Lee, age 82, of Rapid River, passed away early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Bonnie was born on May 13, 1944 in Romeo, Michigan and attended Lake Orion High School, graduating with the class of 1962. She then attended Marjorie Webster Finishing School in Washington, D.C. before moving back to Michigan. Bonnie married Roy Lee from Escanaba, Michigan on March 9, 1968 and together they lived happily for 58 years. Husband Roy preceded her in death recently. Bonnie loved antiques and interior decorating. ...

Margaret Ann Leckson

GARDEN — Margaret Ann Leckson, 89, lifelong resident of Garden, MI with 3 years in Manistique, MI and simply days in Newberry, MI was swept away by the angels into the kingdom of God on October 17, 2026. Margaret was born on December 18, 1936, into a hard life of working and raising ...

Dorothy Mae Olsen

On Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the age of 100 and with her three daughters around her, Dorothy Mae Olsen passed away peacefully while in the loving care of Family Crest Living. Surviving Dorothy are her three daughters, Lynn Pritchard, Diane (Jim)Trepanier, and Nancy (Dave Kallio) Olsen. A Celebration of Life for Dorothy will be held on Sunday, October 25 at Crawford Funeral Home from 2-5 p.m., with remembrances beginning at 4 pm. The arrangements are in the care of the Crawford Funeral Homes.

James L. Vrbensky

GLADSTONE — James L. Vrbensky, age 92, of Gladstone passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Lakeview Assisted Living. Jim was born on July 20, 1934 in Flint, MI to Frank and Rosie (Trzil) Vrbensky. He worked at the Social Security Administration in the Saginaw area before relocating ...

David Allen Kidd

ESCANABA — David Allen Kidd, 67, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at his home following lingering health issues. David is survived by his siblings, Steven Kidd of Bark River, Stacy (Steven) Mauch of Evansville, WI, Terry Kidd of Escanaba, and Mark (Robin) Kidd of Escanaba. A private celebration of life will take place. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Kidd family with arrangements.

Michael James Rian

RAPID RIVER — Michael James Rian, age 70, of Rapid River, Michigan (Stonington), passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Christian Park Village in Escanaba, MI. Mike was born on May 6, 1956, in Escanaba, MI to Kenneth and Lucille (Wright) Rian. He ...