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Milton John Anderson

ESCANABA — Milton John Anderson, 72, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2026, while on an annual hunting trip with his son and friends in Illinois. Milt was born on June 30, 1954, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, son of Martin and Catherine (VanCamp) Anderson. He was ...

James W. Beckstrom

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — James (JIM) W. Beckstrom, 76, Formally of Escanaba, MI. Recently residing in Kansas City, MO. passed away on November 4, 2026, following an extended hospitalization in Kansas City, MO, where he made his home for well over 30 years. Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN on ...

James W. Beckstrom

ESCANABA — James W. Beckstrom, age 76, formerly of Escanaba passed away November 4, 2026 in Kansas City Missouri. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

John E. Schneider

ESCANABA — John E. Schneider, 84, of Escanaba, passed away on November 2, 2026 at UP Health Systems- Marquette. In keeping with John’s wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting with arrangements.

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 ...