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Francis J. Chenier

ESCANABA — Francis Joseph "Frank" Chenier, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. Among survivors include his wife, Nancy and children, Michelle (Jim) Becker, Angela (Ken May) Chenier, and Rev. Michael Chenier. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. Parish prayers will conclude the visitation hours at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Wednesday, November 18th at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. A meal will follow in ...

Gary Paul Phillips

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Gary Paul Phillips, Sr., 69, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on September 19, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Among survivors include his children, Theodore “T.J.” Wandahsega Jr., Aaron Donovan, Trischa Addis, and Henry Donovan. No services will take place. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family

Albert P. Lippens

BARK RIVER — Albert P. Lippens, 94, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Emmons Adult Foster Care in Bark River. He was born in St. Nicholas on May 11, 1932, the son of Adolph and Sibilla (LaFaute) Lippens. Albert married the former Lorraine Beauchamp on October 25, 1952 at ...

Elayne J. Backlund

ESCANABA — Elayne J. Backlund, 94, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Aos and son, Michael Backlund. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, November 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Edwin Arthur Ziems

ESCANABA — Edwin Arthur Ziems, age 96 of Escanaba, MI passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Christian Park Village in Escanaba, MI. Edwin was born on June 30, 1930 in Lake Linden, MI and was the son of Erich and Isora (Chapman) Ziems. He was raised in Hubbell, MI and ...

Suzanne Wolkiewicz

ESCANABA — Suzanne Wolkiewicz, age 70, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. A spring memorial is planned at Maple Grove Cemetery in Greenland, MI where interment will take place. A Celebration of Life will follow in the summer in Escanaba. The family is being assisted by the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.