ESCANABA — Eileen M. Kaukola, 75, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at UP HealthSystem - Marquette.She was born on April 5, 1951 to the late Vilho and Irene (Zmyslony) Kaukola in Marquette, MI. Eileen grew up in Rock, MI on the family dairy farm where she participated ...
RAPID RIVER — Jerome “Jerry” Harvey Peterson, age 83, of Rapid River passed away on September 13, 2026 at UP Health Systems in Marquette. His loving wife Marie (Hendrickson) is listed among the surviving family. Services are tentatively set for Friday, October 2, 2026. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Peterson family.
ESCANABA — Richard F. Rusch, age 75, of Escanaba passed away on September 11, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.
ESCANABA — Dale P. Stannard, 74, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully following a lingering illness on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Among survivors include his wife, Linda Stannard; his mother, Lois Mae Larson; and children, Richard Stannard, Amber (David) Downey, Diane (Ronald) Messenger, and Thomas (Emily) Stannard. A celebration of Dale’s life will take place at a later date. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The family has entrusted Crawford Funeral Homes with the arrangements and care of their loved one.
WILSON — Donna Mae Schiesser, 82, of Wilson, MI, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at OSF St.Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Donna is survived by her husband of 62 years, Rich Schiesser ofWilson, and children, Jody (Sarah) Schiesser, Jamie (Cheri) Schiesser, and Heidi Schiesser. Afuneral mass will take place Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST at St. Elizabeth AnnSeton Church in Bark River, MI, with visitation prior to the service from 10–12 p.m. EST. A luncheon will follow the funeral service and burial will take place at Nadeau Cemetery.Funeral arrangements are in the care ...
ESCANABA — Eileen M. Kaukola, 75, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at UP HealthSystem - Marquette.Eileen is survived by her siblings, William (Jane) Kaukola, Mary Kay (Ken) Kaukola-Olkkonen, Rita(John) Knoop, Jim Kaukola, Eugene (Joan) Kaukola, and Regina (John Hawkley) Kaukola.Visitation will take place on Friday, September 18th at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13thSt., Escanaba from 9:30–11:30 a.m. A Vincentian prayer service will take place at thefuneral home at 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Joseph & St. PatrickChurch in Escanaba ...
