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Susan M. Keldsen

ESCANABA — Susan “Sue” Mary (Cook) Keldsen, 77, of Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the Holt Senior Care Center in Holt, MI. Sue was born on October 12, 1948 in Escanaba, daughter to William and Veronica (Schomin) Cook. She lived in Escanaba until she graduated from ...

Roy W. Lee

RAPID RIVER — Roy W. Lee, age 84, of Rapid River passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. His loving wife Bonnie (Grasser) Lee is listed among surviving family. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Lee family.

Richard C. Butryn

ESCANABA — Richard Charles Butryn, 80, passed away July 21, 2026 in Green Bay, WI from complications of a stroke. Richard was born September 27, 1945, in Escanaba to the late Louis and Genevieve “Jean” Butryn. He was raised in Schaffer and graduated from Holy Name High School in 1964. ...

Susan M. Keldsen

ESCANABA — Susan M. (Cook) Keldsen, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Holt Senior Care & Rehab Center in Holt, MI. Among survivors include her son, Michael Keldsen and siblings, Judy Erickson, Jim Cook, and Mary Shreve. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 30th from noon – 1:30 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Robb Jurkovich officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Paul J. Kirch

ESCANABA — Paul Joseph Kirch, 73, passed away at his home of 30 years in Laguna Niguel, California on April 18, 2026. The cause of death was cancer. Paul was born August 29, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Roger and Sophie Kirch, both of whom were from the U.P. In 1957, his family returned ...

Thomas L. Butch

GLADSTONE — Thomas L. Butch, age 84, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Byron Center, Michigan. Tom lived a generous and loving life, and he is now with his Lord Jesus. Tom was born on December 3, 1941, in Escanaba, the son of Joseph F. and Doris E. (Cowen) ...