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Renee Ann Wandahsega

WILSON — Renee Ann “Nea Nea” Wandahsega, 49, of Wilson, passed away on November 3, 2026 at UP Health System – Marquette following a very brief illness. Renee was born on January 21, 1977 in Escanaba, daughter to Ernest Dale and Virginia Marie (Tews) Hardwick. She was raised in ...

Ruth Eleanor Chouinard

ESCANABA — Ruth Eleanor Chouinard, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at her home following a lengthy illness. Ruth was born on March 10, 1933 in Escanaba, daughter to Martin Axel and Katherine Emma (Leisner) Peterson. She attended Escanaba High School. The former ...

Florence Sara Cutter

RAPID RIVER — Florence Sara Cutter, age 83, of Rapid River passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Florence was born on September 10, 1943 in Schoharie County, New York, the daughter of Clarence and Frances Freer. She grew up in Sharon Springs, ...

Dennis P. Strahl

RAPID RIVER — Dennis P. Strahl, age 74, of Rapid River, MI (Stonington) died  Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at his home in Stonington. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Renee Ann Wandahsega

WILSON — Renee Ann “Nea Nea” Wandahsega, 49, of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at U.P. Health System – Marquette. Among survivors include her children, John (Jackie) Hardwick, Sierra (Zak) Trepanier, Savannah Wandahsega, Jacob Wandahsega, and Jordan Wandahsega; father, Ernest Hardwick; and siblings, Nicki (Mark) Lanaville and Dustin (Audrey) Hardwick. A celebration of Renee’s life will take place on Saturday, November 7th at the Hannahville Community Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral ...

Ruth E. Chouinard

ESCANABA — Ruth Eleanor Chouinard, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at her home following a lengthy illness. Among survivors include her sister, Lillian Page. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 9th, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be officiated by Pastor David Schaffer at 3 p.m. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.