STONINGTON — John Paul Sundstrom, 76, of Stonington, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. John was born on January 5, 1949, in Escanaba, to Ray and Dolly Sundstrom, the second of seven children. On April 10, 1967, John married Emmy Nelson of Rapid ...
BARK RIVER — Chester Zawada, 80, passed away on January 27, 2025, loving husband of Patricia Zawada nee Ostendorf, beloved father of Nick Zawada, Chester Zawada, Jr., Joseph Zawada, Timothy (Mayra) Zawada and Max Zawada, cherished grandfather of Alexis and Dmtri Zawada, fond brother of ...
RAPID RIVER — Donald J. Gauld of Rapid River, age 74, passed away on January 29, 2025, at Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, Manistique, Mich. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. Condolences may be left online by visiting http://www.andersonfuneralhomes.net
ROCK — Violet Kamarainen, 97, formerly of Rock, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
ESCANABA — Michael Ryan Zuidema, aka Iron Mike, passed away early Sunday morning, January 26, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital at the age of 84. Among survivors are his wife, Denna Zuidema and his seven children. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 30 from 2 to 4:15 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. The Remnants Barbershop Chorus will have a music tribute at 4:15 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 5 P.M. at St. Anne’s Church with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A meal will follow in the church hall. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
ESCANABA — Russell J. Wendrick, 93, of Escanaba, passed away Saturday evening, January 18, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Among survivors are his loving wife, Donna. Services will take place on Monday, February 3, at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S 13 St, Escanaba, MI 49829, from 2 until 4 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with Rev. Ben Ramthum officiating. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Wendrick family.
