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Obituaries

David Wencl

POWERS - David Wencl, 38, of Powers, born November 1, 1987, was called home to Jesus on December 25, 2025. Among survivors include his mother, Kim Spawn and grandmother (second mom), Marilyn Wencl. At this time, services are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford ...

Carmen L. Keshick

WILSON - Carmen L. Keshick, 48, of Wilson, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at her home. Among survivors include her children, Autumn Keshick, Trenton Wood-Keshick, and Ethan Smith. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

John Anthony Kahl Jr.

MONTAGUE - John Anthony Kahl Jr. was born April 15, 1977, to parents John and Renee Kahl in Escanaba. He married his wife, Caresse Joy Kahl (Day), on March 29, 2003, and together they raised two children, Logan Anthony Kahl (22) and Madison Paige Kahl (18). In 2013, the family moved to ...

Michelle Raven Jackson

WILSON - Michelle “Meshelle” Raven Jackson (Niimiiwasnodaykwe), 39, of Wilson, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1986 in Marquette, daughter to Joseph Thomas Migwanabe and Noreena Mae (Meshigaud) Migwanabe. As a young girl, her family moved to ...

Nicole A. Laraby

TOLEDO, Ohio - Nicole A. Laraby, age 47, formerly of Gladstone passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 in Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include mother, Miria Laraby of Gladstone, MI, brother, Dirk (Kathryn nee Gagne) Laraby of Dixon, MO, her partner, Jason Henneman of Toledo, OH, daughters, Adara ...

Laurie J. VanDrese

ESCANABA — Laurie J. VanDrese, age 81, of Escanaba passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her son’s home in Grand Rapids, MI. Laurie was born on March 14, 1944 in Ypsilanti, Michigan the daughter of Lawrence and Frances (Hicks) Shirk. Laurie was united in marriage to Kenneth VanDrese ...