ESCANABA — Irene Wilhelmina Fisher (nee Falk), 76, of Escanaba and Skanee, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Lakehouse, Escanaba. Her illness, caused by a rapidly expanding brain lesion, manifested suddenly and lasted a mercifully brief four months. Irene was born August 6, 1949, in a ...

GLADSTONE — Debra “Debbie” Ann Friets, age 68 of Gladstone, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Debra was born on May 12, 1958, in Escanaba, the daughter of David L. and Esther (Cottam) Friets. Although originally from Escanaba, MI she was a ...

WELLS — Jeffrey David Gardiner, 63, of Wells, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Among survivors include his wife, Tammy Gardiner. A private celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with ...

MANISTIQUE — Lou Ann DeGrand, age 68, of Naubinway, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, with her husband by her side. She was born on December 22, 1957, in Manistique, Michigan. Lou Ann was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucy (Gould) Swanson. Lou Ann was raised in the ...

CARNEY, MI— With love in our hearts, we invite family and friends to join us in celebrating the beautiful life of Colleen Jasper, who passed away peacefully on 2-3-26 at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life will be held on 7-11-26 from 1-5pm (CST) at the Jasper farm. Address is W1867 County ...

BARK RIVER — Ronald W. Demers, 90, of Bark River, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Schoolcraft Medical Care in Manistique. He was born on August 17, 1935 in Manistique, son to Wilfred J. and Mary A. (Fox) Demers. Ron was raised and also graduated from High School in Cooks. Ron served ...