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Susan M. Keldsen

ESCANABA — Susan M. (Cook) Keldsen, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Holt Senior Care & Rehab Center in Holt, MI. Among survivors include her son, Michael Keldsen and siblings, Judy Erickson, Jim Cook, and Mary Shreve. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 30th from noon – 1:30 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Robb Jurkovich officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Paul J. Kirch

ESCANABA — Paul Joseph Kirch, 73, passed away at his home of 30 years in Laguna Niguel, California on April 18, 2026. The cause of death was cancer. Paul was born August 29, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Roger and Sophie Kirch, both of whom were from the U.P. In 1957, his family returned ...

Thomas L. Butch

GLADSTONE — Thomas L. Butch, age 84, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Byron Center, Michigan. Tom lived a generous and loving life, and he is now with his Lord Jesus. Tom was born on December 3, 1941, in Escanaba, the son of Joseph F. and Doris E. (Cowen) ...

James L. Paulin

ROCK, Mich. — James “Jim” L. Paulin, 80, Rock, MI, passed away on Monday July 21, 2026 at UP Health System in Marquette, MI. He was born on January 31, 1946 in Escanaba, son of the late Lester and Helen (Jolicoeur) Paulin. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Holy Name High School and then served ...

Richard Butryn

BARK RIVER — Richard Charles Butryn, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. A full obituary and details for a service to be held at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River will be posted in the near future. Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Butryn Family.

Timothy W. Hurkmans

ESCANABA — Timothy Wynne Hurkmans, 73, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Among survivors include his children, Kim (Scott) Frederiksen and Kyle (Chelsea) Hurkmans. In keeping with Tim’s wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.