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Henry A. Philemon

WILSON — Henry A. “Chun” Philemon, Jr., 79, of Wilson, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at his home with family at his side. Among survivors include his wife, Mary L. Philemon of Wilson and children, Wanda Meshigaud, Henry (Denelle) Philemon II, and Scott Philemon. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 8th beginning at 4 p.m. at the Hannahville Community Center. Military honors will be conducted at 5 p.m. by the Bark River American Legion. The funeral service will follow on Wednesday, September 9th at 10 a.m. (All times Eastern) The Crawford Funeral Homes are ...

Martin A. Keskimaki

GLADSTONE — Martin A. Keskimaki, age 59, of Gladstone passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Melissa Hemes

FORD RIVER — Melissa Hemes, age 55, of Ford River, MI  passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at her home in Ford River. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Jary Zupan

FORD RIVER — Jary Zupan, age 82, of Ford River passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Zachary W. McCullough

BARK RIVER — Zachary Wayne McCullough, 32, of Bark River, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at his home. He was a fighter from the beginning. Born with Goldenhar Syndrome and diagnosed at a young age, he faced life’s challenges with a strength and determination far beyond his ...

Thomas R. Kleikamp

BARK RIVER — Thomas R. Kleikamp, 84, of Bark River, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. He is survived by son, Christopher Kleikamp. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 8th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Crawford Funeral Chapel, 1236 Old Hwy 2 & 41, Bark River. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Rev. Vinoy Thomas Panthilapadam officiating. At the conclusion of the mass, a meal will be served in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ...