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Mary E. Nelson

ESCANABA — Mary E. Nelson, age 76, of Escanaba passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

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. Ken was born on November 21, 1947 in Escanaba, son of Louis Clyde and Marjorie Mae (Bedard) Viau. He graduated from Escanaba High School, ...

Shirley Ann Hivala

ESCANABA — Shirley Ann Hivala, age 98, of Escanaba passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

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 ...