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Randall Perron

ESCANABA — It is with mixed emotions, great sadness yet rejoicing, that we announce the passing of and Home-going of our dear husband and father, Randy Perron, who departed this life and entered the next, on June 30, 2026, at the age of 71. We grieve, but not as those without Hope. We have ...

Robert Barr

ESCANABA — Robert Raymond "Bob" Barr, 82, of Skandia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Brookridge Heights in Marquette. Born on August 5, 1943, in Escanaba, Bob was the son of Andrew and Ellen (Lusardi) Barr. Raised on the family dairy farm in Bark River, he developed ...

Cheryl L. Micheau

ESCANABA — Cheryl Lynn Micheau, age 79, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born May 2, 1947 in Escanaba and was the daughter of Ernest and Wilda (Bennett) Keinonen. Cheryl was a majorette in the high school band and graduated from ...

Paula Hurtubise

GLADSTONE — Paula Hurtubise, 70, of Gladstone, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her home. Among survivors include her two children, Jeff Hurtubise and Jennifer Lauria. A private celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

James Decremer

RAPID RIVER — With heartfelt gratitude for his journey, James (Jim) Joseph Decremer passed away peacefully at DMC Medical Center, Detroit, Mich. He was 83 years old. He lived most of his life in Perkins and Rapid River, Mich. He is now at peace, leaving behind cherished memories with his ...

Kevin Chown

ESCANABA — Kevin John Chown passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 56. An amazing and beautiful life was cut short by bladder cancer. He was a brilliant musician and an even better human being. Since his passing, he is being widely remembered for his exceptional talent but also for ...