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Daniel Kidd

PERKINS — Master Chief Daniel Kidd, 84, of Perkins, passed away Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. Among survivors include his children, John (Samantha) Kidd, Daniel (Ann Marie) Kidd II, Nikki (John) Augsburger, Richard Kidd, and Gina (Dave) Berg. A private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Judith Ann Panula

NEWBERRY — Longtime Newberry resident, Judith Ann Panula, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 17, 1945 in Hancock, Michigan, to Gladys (Soli) and Frederick Schultz. Judy and her mother lived with her ...

Beverly Ann Plourde

CORNELL — Beverly Ann Plourde, 83, of Cornell, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 11, 1942 in Stambaugh, MI, daughter to Wallace and Verle (Greenlund) Routheaux. Beverly was raised in Iron River and ...

John V. Koster

ESCANABA — John V. Koster, 75, of Escanaba, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 of natural causes. Among survivors include his three children, Jeremy (Cara) Koster, John Koster, and Shannon (Matthew) Scheuren; Military Honors will take place in the spring. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Beverly Ann Plourde

CORNELL — Beverly Ann Plourde, 83, of Cornell, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Among survivors include her sweetheart, Tom Chaillier and children, Renee (John) Miron, Colleen Plourde, and Jerry (Liza) Plourde. Visitation will take place on Monday, February 2nd at Bethany Lutheran Church, 202 S. 11th St, Escanaba, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Lily Brondyke officiating. A meal will be served in the church hall at the conclusion of the service. A complete ...

Donna Jean Maxwell

MANISTIQUE — Donna Jean Maxwell, age 80, of Manistique, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique. Donna was a hardworking woman who spent many years serving others as a bartender at Jax, Golden Girls, The Hub, ...