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Dorothy Mae Olsen

On Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the age of 100 and with her three daughters around her, Dorothy Mae Olsen passed away peacefully while in the loving care of Family Crest Living. Surviving Dorothy are her three daughters, Lynn Pritchard, Diane (Jim)Trepanier, and Nancy (Dave Kallio) Olsen. A Celebration of Life for Dorothy will be held on Sunday, October 25 at Crawford Funeral Home from 2-5 p.m., with remembrances beginning at 4 pm. The arrangements are in the care of the Crawford Funeral Homes.

James L. Vrbensky

GLADSTONE — James L. Vrbensky, age 92, of Gladstone passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Lakeview Assisted Living. Jim was born on July 20, 1934 in Flint, MI to Frank and Rosie (Trzil) Vrbensky. He worked at the Social Security Administration in the Saginaw area before relocating ...

David Allen Kidd

ESCANABA — David Allen Kidd, 67, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at his home following lingering health issues. David is survived by his siblings, Steven Kidd of Bark River, Stacy (Steven) Mauch of Evansville, WI, Terry Kidd of Escanaba, and Mark (Robin) Kidd of Escanaba. A private celebration of life will take place. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Kidd family with arrangements.

Michael James Rian

RAPID RIVER — Michael James Rian, age 70, of Rapid River, Michigan (Stonington), passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Christian Park Village in Escanaba, MI. Mike was born on May 6, 1956, in Escanaba, MI to Kenneth and Lucille (Wright) Rian. He ...

Helga Anna Perryman

ESCANABA — Helga Anna Perryman, age 90, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her home in Escanaba. She was born October 3, 1936, in Goldap, East Germany and was the daughter of Bruno and Hedwig (Munch) Feller. Helga met her future husband James Perryman while he was serving ...

Arline M. Scott

HERMANSVILLE, Mich. — Arline M. Scott, 91 of Hermansville, MI passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI. Arline Mardell Anderson was born on October 20, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Christ and Blanche “Albie” (Larson) Anderson. In ...