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M. Jean Berres

M. Jean Berres, 85, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Lakehouse Assisted Living. Survivors include her children, John Berres, Susie Beckon, Margie Gregoire, and Karen Platt. Visitation will take place on Thursday. May 7, 2026 at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S 13th St, Escanaba, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026 at St. Joseph and St. Patrick’s Parish at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Timothy Ferguson officiating. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Jon R. Flath

ESCANABA - Jon R. Flath, 84, of Escanaba, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Jon was born on August 30, 1941, in Escanaba, the son of Herbert and Bernice (Swanson) Flath. He graduated from Escanaba High School in 1959 and later earned his bachelor’s degree in business ...

Bonnie Lee Hannemann

Bonnie Lee Hannemann, age 78 of Escanaba, MI passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bonnie was born on November 3, 1947, in Ontonagon, Michigan to Lewis and Millie Swanson. She was raised in rural Bruce Crossing and attended local schools, ...

Kathleen Ellen Paul

RAPID RIVER - Kathleen "Kathy" Ellen Paul, 79, of Rapid River passed away on February 27, 2026 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. She was born on July 29, 1946 to Alfred and Helen (Hendrickson) Paul. Kathy grew up in Rapid River where she made lifelong friends, and spent much of her ...

Gerald A. Robitaille

ESCANABA - Gerald A. “Lefty” “Rabs” Robitaille, 73, of Escanaba, passed away on April 28, 2026. Gerald in survived by his children, Kimberly (Mark) Robinson, Kerri (Leo) Zalaznik, and Kenneth (Amber) Robitaille, and Mackenna Crowe (Alex VanBrocklin). Visitation will be on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will immediately follow at noon. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Larry Anderson

Larry Ray Andersen, age 86 of Rapid River passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at UP Health Systems Marquette. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.