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Robert N. Druding

GLADSTONE — Robert N. Druding, age 71, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at U.P. Health Systems Hospital in Marquette. Robert was born on May 31, 1955, in Escanaba, the son of Norman and Yvonne (LaFleur) Druding. On March 15, 1980, Robert married Cathy ...

Vivian Kay Gouin

ESCANABA — Vivian Kay Gouin, 74, of Escanaba, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Billy; children, Bob (Tricia) Gouin, Craig (Heather Begovac) Gouin, and Nina (Dan) Nelson. Visitation will be on Monday, October 5th from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will immediately follow at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Rick Courier officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are handling ...

Anne M. LaCoursier

HERMANSVILLE, Mich. — Anne M. LaCoursier, 82 of Hermansville passed away on Monday September 28, 2026 at Family Crest Living in Escanaba. Anne Marie Weaver was born on April 11, 1944 in Norway, Michigan. Anne was a homemaker and later worked as a preschool teacher’s aide in the North ...

Jerome H. Peterson

RAPID RIVER — Jerome “Jerry” Harvey Peterson, age 83, of Rapid River passed away on September 13, 2026 at UP Health Systems in Marquette. Family will receive friends October 2, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A rosary will be led by St. Vincent de Paul at 10:30 a.m. and St. Vincent de Paul Vincentian prayers will conclude visitation at 12:30 PM at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A memorial mass will follow at 1:00 PM at the All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Romeo Cappella officiating with a luncheon to follow in the ...

William B. Johnson

ESCANABA — William B. Johnson, age 79, of Escanaba passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Dorothy M. Olsen

ESCANABA — Dorothy M. Olsen, 100, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Family Crest Living in Escanaba. She is survived by three daughters, Lynn Pritchard, Diane Trepanier, and Nancy Olsen. Arrangements at this time are pending. A complete obituary with service details will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.