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Bonnie Lee Hannemann

Bonnie Lee Hannemann, age 78 of Escanaba, MI passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bonnie was born on November 3, 1947, in Ontonagon, Michigan to Lewis and Millie Swanson. She was raised in rural Bruce Crossing and attended local schools, ...

Kathleen Ellen Paul

RAPID RIVER - Kathleen "Kathy" Ellen Paul, 79, of Rapid River passed away on February 27, 2026 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. She was born on July 29, 1946 to Alfred and Helen (Hendrickson) Paul. Kathy grew up in Rapid River where she made lifelong friends, and spent much of her ...

Gerald A. Robitaille

ESCANABA - Gerald A. “Lefty” “Rabs” Robitaille, 73, of Escanaba, passed away on April 28, 2026. Gerald in survived by his children, Kimberly (Mark) Robinson, Kerri (Leo) Zalaznik, and Kenneth (Amber) Robitaille, and Mackenna Crowe (Alex VanBrocklin). Visitation will be on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will immediately follow at noon. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Larry Anderson

Larry Ray Andersen, age 86 of Rapid River passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at UP Health Systems Marquette. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Darcy Jo Fournier

WILSON - Darcy Jo Fournier, 71, of Wilson, passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Among survivors include her children, Fred Patterson and Erica Patterson; and mother, Janice Kuharski. Visitation will be on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River. The funeral service will take place at 4 p.m. with Pastor Steven Hartten officiating. A meal will immediately follow at the Salem Lutheran Church in Bark River. She will be laid to rest in Bark River Twp. Cemetery. The family has entrusted ...

Jon R. Flath

ESCANABA - Jon R. Flath, 84, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Among survivors include his wife, Barbara; and children, Matthew Flath, Kristin Lord, and Mark Flath. Private services will be held by the family at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.