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Michael John Head

REPUBLIC, Mich. — Michael John Head, known affectionately to family and friends as Mike or Mikey, age 45, of Republic, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2026. Born on October 1, 1981, in Manistique, Michigan, Michael grew up on the Garden peninsula and graduated from Big Bay ...

Milton John Anderson

ESCANABA — Milton John Anderson, 72, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2026 while on a hunting trip in Illinois. Among survivors include his wife, Jane Anderson of Escanaba and children, Saundra (Brian) Robinette and Bryan (Tina) Anderson. At this time services are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Terry L. Ison

ESCANABA — Terry L. Ison, 71, of Escanaba passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, following surgical complications. Terry was a man who lived life to the fullest, loved deeply, laughed often, and left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Terry and his ...

Patrick J. Brunette

CORNELL — Patrick James Brunette, age 60, of Cornell, MI passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Eileen F. Bizeau

ESCANABA — Eileen “Mikie” F. Bizeau, age 91, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at the Family Crest Living on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Mikie was born on March 12, 1935 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Vince and Nettie (Tubbs) Myrick. She shared 31 years together with her husband, Jim ...

Mary Kay Wille

Mary Kay (Beauchamp) Wille passed away Friday October 16, 2026 ending a lengthy illness. Mary Kay was born in Escanaba to Leonard and Mildred (Deshambo) Beauchamp July 18, 1946. She was a 1964 graduate from Holy Name High School. Mary Kay is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Ernie, her son Leonard and her brother in law Shahina Shakouri. She is survived by her loving daughter Lisa Steinike; cherished grandsons Grant and Thomas Steinike; sisters Annetta Shakouri, Patricia (Mike) O'Donnell and Carol (Jeff) Boden; three nieces, five nephews and many cousins. Mary ...