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Marie LaRose

ESCANABA — Marie M. LaRose, age 94, of Gladstone passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 27 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 PM at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Richard Harrison

ESCANABA — Richard “Dick” Henry Harrison, 73, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on October 4th, 1952 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late Thomas and Gloria (Wiggins) Harrison. Dick graduated from Crystal Falls High School in ...

Forrest Pepin

ESCANABA — Forrest P. Pepin, 81, of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. Among survivors include his four sons, Clifford, Kalvin, Bradley, and Vincent. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting with arrangements.

Susan Rasch

ESCANABA — Susan Rasch, 75, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at her home with family at her side. She is survived by her son, Andrew Rasch. In keeping with Susan’s wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Phyllis Theoret

GLADSTONE — Phyllis Grace Theoret, 94, of Gladstone, passed away early Monday morning, May 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1931 in Ford River Twp., daughter to Gustaf A. and Grace G. (Lesway) Porath. Phyllis attended Ford River School and then graduated ...

Richard Harrison

ESCANABA — Richard “Dick” Henry Harrison, 73, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Among survivors include his wife, Cecilia of Escanaba; five sons, Ben (Amanda) Harrison, Matt (Kathy) Harrison, Jim Harrison (Stephanie Schultz), Paul (Monica) Harrison, and Joe (Theresa) Harrison. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 27th from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church, 817 S. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Fran DeGroot and Rev. Robb Jurkovich concelebrating. At the conclusion of the ...