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Leone D. Larson

RAPID RIVER - Leone D. Larson age 100, passed away peacefully March 3, 2026 at Bishop Noa Home. Leone had a strong love for her Lord and Savior Jesus and was ready and anxious to go to Him. Leone was born November 6, 1925 in Escanaba, the daughter of Axel and Esther Larson. Leone graduated ...

Lawrence L. Sopscak

GLADSTONE - Lawrence L. “Larry” Sopscak, 74, of Gladstone, passed away at his home on March 8, 2026 with his family at his side. Larry is survived by his wife, Kathleen Sopscak of Gladstone and children, Jonathan (Cathy) Sopscak and Christa (Bryan) Pritchett. A private family celebration of Larry’s life will take place at a later date. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting with arrangements.

Norma J. Yoder

BARK RIVER - Norma J. Yoder, age 85, of Bark River, MI (Ford River) died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Christian Park Health Care in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Mary Ann Henderson

ESCANABA - Mary Ann Henderson, 99 of Escanaba passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Mary Ann Boucher was born on July 27, 1926 in Escanaba to August and Marie (Berens) Boucher. Mary Ann married Roy A. Henderson in Escanaba. She worked at the National Food Store ...

Michael Joseph Blake

ESCANABA — Michael Joseph Blake, age 78, of Escanaba, MI passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, MI. He is survived by his brother Paul (Pam) Bialik. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Claudette Diane Therrian

ESCANABA — Claudette Diane Therrian, 85, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1941 in Escanaba, daughter to Charles and Cleo (Wellman) LaBay. Claudette was raised in South Bark River by her mother, Cleo and her loving ...