RAPID RIVER — Steven J. Royer, age 71, of Rapid River, passed away at home on October 11, 2026. Steve was born on January 6, 1955, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Eugene and Jane (Winkler) Royer Sr. He worked as a shipbuilder for Basic Marine for 11 years. On January 7, 1999, he married ...
ESCANABA — Madison “Maddie” Marie LaFave, age 18 of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2026 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from noon until 2 p.m. at Wellspring Community Church, 301 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI, 49829. A memorial service celebrating Maddie’s life will follow at 2 p.m. at the Wellspring Community Church with Pastor Paul Culbertson officiating. A meal will follow in the fellowship hall. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta ...
WELLS, Mich. — Robert William Curtice, Jr., age 71, of Wells, Michigan passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He was born October 10, 1954 in Escanaba and was the son of Robert William and Lois (Hammer) Curtice, Sr. Bob graduated from Escanaba High ...
VULCAN, Mich. — Norman F. Schmid, 88, of Vulcan, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Among survivors include his two children, Suzi Staffel of Beaufort, NC and Scott Schmid of Vulcan, Michigan. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are handling arrangements.
GLADSTONE — Ronald Keith Stephens, age 90, of Gladstone passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Gladstone. He was born June 8, 1936 in Newberry, Michigan and was the son Edward and Beulah (Marks) Stephens. Ron graduated from Newberry High ...
ESCANABA — Hideko Blomstrom, 94, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Among survivors include her son, Joseph Blomstrom of California. A full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 20th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home. A Mass of Chrisian Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church with rev. Rick Courier officiating. A luncheon will be provided after the mass in the church hall. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
