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Harold Schermer

Harold F. Schermer, 83, of Wells, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 3, 1943 in Escanaba, son to Walter and Florence (Auger) Schermer. Harold was raised in Schaffer and graduated from Bark River Harris ...

Randall A. Perron

GARDEN — Randall A. Perron, age 71, of Garden passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at his home in Fayette. He is survived by his wife Kim. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Alfred William Stewart

RAPID RIVER — Alfred William Stewart, age 79, of Rapid River, MI passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at U.P. Health Systems- Marquette. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Carol Jean E. Sorensen

GLADSTONE — With grateful hearts for a life lived with devotion, humor, and unwavering love, the family of Carol Jean Elizabeth (Janisewski) Sorensen announces her peaceful passing on June 26, 2026, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone at the age of 91. Born on December 19, 1934, to Philip and Elizabeth Janisewski of Stanley, Wisconsin, Carol was the second youngest of 10 children and the last surviving member of her beloved family. On March 21, 1953, Carol married the love of her life, Richard “Rich” Sorensen and together they built a life grounded in hard work, ...

Kevin Flagstadt

ESCANABA — Kevin Arthur Flagstadt, 63, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on July 16, 1962 in Escanaba, son to Alan J. and Joanne (DeLaire) Flagstadt. Kevin was a lifelong resident of Escanaba, graduating from ...

Lowell Stefl

ESCANABA — Lowell Joseph Stefl (93) of Escanaba passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Appleton, WI. Lowell was born April 9, 1933, to Gladys Grace (LeClair) Stefl and Joseph Stefl. He grew up in the Escanaba area, living much of his life in ...