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Ruth E. Chouinard

ESCANABA — Ruth Eleanor Chouinard, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at her home following a lengthy illness. Among survivors include her sister, Lillian Page. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 9th, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be officiated by Pastor David Schaffer at 3 p.m. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Ann M. Monville

GLADSTONE — Ann M. Monville, age 82 of Gladstone, passed away on October 25, 2026 at her home. Ann was born on May 3, 1944 in Gladstone, Michigan daughter of Lawrence and Bernadette (Stephens) LaVigne. Ann enjoyed playing cribbage, cooking and visiting casinos. In her early years with ...

John Edwin Srutowski

ESCANABA — John Edwin Srutowski was born on New Year’s Eve, 1959, at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He was the fifth child born to Edwin and Valarie Srutowski. His mom told him he should have stayed inside a little bit longer so she could win the new washer ...

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 ...