RAPID RIVER — Fred E. Smith, 85, of Rapid River, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Fred is survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Glenda Giffey of Rapid River; and children, Jason (Brooke Poquette) Smit, Amber (Joshua) Herman, and Steven (Katlyn) Smith. The Crawford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
ESCANABA — Mary E. Anderson, 63, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include her son, Michael D. (LeeAnn Thomma) Anderson. Visitation will take place on Saturday, August 22nd from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor Sarah Sleeter officiating with dessert and coffee will follow. In accordance with Mary’s wishes, the family kindly requests that no flowers to be sent. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
ESCANABA — Amber Lynn Svihl, a life long resident of Escanaba, MI, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 at the age of 34 surrounded by family and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 14 from 11 AM until 1 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service will follow at 1PM with Pastor Dan from New Life Church officiating at the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba. A luncheon will follow back at New Life Community Center. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County ...
RAPID RIVER — Mark Anthony Peterson, age 65, of Rapid River passed away on August 11, 2026 at the Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Life will be forthcoming and announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba.
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — William Joseph Pinar, 64, passed away on July 22, 2026 at his home in Prescott Valley, AZ. He was born June 20, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Rudy and Dolores (Cook) Pinar. On December 23, 1995 he married Anne (Fushman) Pinar with whom he had two sons he is ...
ESCANABA — Harvey K. Knipfel, Jr, age 69 of Escanaba passed away on August 6, 2026 at UP Health Systems of Marquette. Private military services will take place at a later date. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Knipfel family.
