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Donald E. Walechka

GOURLEY, Twp. — Donald E. Walechka, age 89, of Gourley Twp., died on August 13, 2026 at Bellin-Emplify Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Don was born on March 2, 1937 in Gourley Twp. to the late Emil and Emma (Janofski) Walechka. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Powers-Spalding High School in 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in May of 1959 and served four years while being stationed at Keesler Airforce Base in Biloxi, Miss. After his discharge in May of 1963, he returned home, but lived and worked for one year in Menominee, MI. at the old Menominee Box and Lumber ...

Lawrence Spaulding

GLADSTONE — Lawrence Spaulding, age 78, of Gladstone passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Lawrence was born June 1, 1948 in Powers, Michigan, the son of Edward and Leona (Rushford) Spaulding. He was united in marriage to Shirley Burnard on ...

Sandra L. Sundquist

ESCANABA — Sandra L. Sundquist, age 78, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Florence Irene Bessonen

ESCANABA — Florence Irene Bessonen, age 87, of Escanaba passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Mary's 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.  

Sherry E. Dahl

ESCANABA — Sherry E. Dahl, 59, of Escanaba (Ford River Twp.) passed away at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Among survivors include her two sons, Jimmy and Brandon Dahl and siblings, Linda (Dan) Reed, Lisa (Dave Arkens) Bizeau, Robert (Amy) Morin Jr., and Ricky Morin. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Fred E. Smith

RAPID RIVER — Fred E. Smith, 85, of Rapid River, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Fred is survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Glenda Giffey of Rapid River; and children, Jason (Brooke Poquette) Smit, Amber (Joshua) Herman, and Steven (Katlyn) Smith. The Crawford Funeral Home is assisting the family.