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Dorothy Mae Olsen

ESCANABA — On Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the age of 100 and with her three daughters around her, Dorothy Mae Olsen passed away peacefully while in the loving care of Family Crest Living. Dorothy Mae Bilodeau was born in Menominee, Michigan on April 23, 1926 to Philip and Alice (Fabry) ...

Michael A. Getzloff

WILSON — Michael “Mike” A. Getzloff, 56, of Wilson, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 14, 1970 in Escanaba. Mike graduated from Bark River Harris School in 1988 and ...

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.