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Billy Ray St. Vincent

ESCANABA — Billy Ray “Pony Tail” St. Vincent, 69, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, October 4, 2026 at his home. Among survivors include his wife, Jude; children, Amanda (Jeff) Marks and Nathan (Tiffany) St. Vincent of Greendale, Wisconsin; and siblings, Joan Smith, Patricia LaPalm, Bruce St. Vincent, Denise (Ken) Flodin, and Carol (Perry) McConkey. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Mary Lou LaPalm

BARK RIVER — Mary Lou LaPalm, 84, of Bark River, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include her husband, Harlan; children, David (Pam) LaPalm, Connie (James) Valencic, and Michael (Mary) LaPalm; and sister, Donna Tourangeau. Visitation will be on Friday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Crawford Funeral Chapel, 1236 Old Hwy 2 & 41, Bark River. The funeral service will follow at noon with Rev. Vinoy Thomas Panthilapadam officiating. A meal will follow at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The ...

Stephen J. Boudreau

ESCANABA — Stephen John “Bouds” Boudreau, 69, of Escanaba, passed away following a brief illness on October 1, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. He was born on August 18, 1957 in Escanaba, son to Lawrence John and Gertrude Theresa (LaFave) Boudreau. Steve graduated from Escanaba High ...

Robert A. Tardiff

GLADSTONE — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) A. Tardiff, age 89, of Gladstone, Michigan, who passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones at Murray’s Country View. Robert was born on April 6, 1937, in Escanaba, ...

Janet L. Tighe

ESCANABA — Janet L. Tighe, 90, of Escanaba, passed away at her home on Friday evening, October 2, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. Among survivors include her children, David (Maureen) Tighe, Lorraine Tighe, Kathleen (Jeff) Powers, Colleen (Bill) Reader, Tom (Carol) Tighe, Mike (Kirsten) Tighe, Patty Tighe (Lorne Watson), Robert (Judy) Tighe, and Dan (Theresa) Tighe. At this time, services are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Kenneth T. Viau

BARK RIVER — Kenneth T. Viau, 78, of Bark River, passed away early morning of Saturday, October 3, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. Among survivors include his children, John (Kaelyn) Viau, Joe (Emily) Viau, and Danielle (Kevin) LeBoeuf. Arrangements at this time are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Viau family.