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Darcy Jo Fournier

WILSON - Darcy Jo Fournier, 71, of Wilson, passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Among survivors include her children, Fred Patterson and Erica Patterson; and mother, Janice Kuharski. Visitation will be on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River. The funeral service will take place at 4 p.m. with Pastor Steven Hartten officiating. A meal will immediately follow at the Salem Lutheran Church in Bark River. She will be laid to rest in Bark River Twp. Cemetery. The family has entrusted ...

Jon R. Flath

ESCANABA - Jon R. Flath, 84, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Among survivors include his wife, Barbara; and children, Matthew Flath, Kristin Lord, and Mark Flath. Private services will be held by the family at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

John Edwin Lachat

FORT MYERS, FL - John Edwin Lachat, 83, passed away on April 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by hard work, vision, service, adventure, and deep devotion to God and his family. John was born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 5, 1942, to Victor and Rosella Lachat. He graduated from Colonel ...

Thomas Doran McKie

GARLAND, TX - Thomas Doran McKie, 81, of Garland, Texas passed away on March 30, 2026. Tom will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his love of sports, and his dedication to his community. Tom grew up in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1963. He went to Michigan ...

William Lloyd Erickson

ESCANABA - William Lloyd Erickson, age 88, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. He was born March 20, 1938, in Chicago, IL and was the son of Emil and Jeanne (Noyes) Erickson. Bill grew up in Ford River and graduated ...

Darcy Jo Fournier

WILSON - Darcy Jo Fournier, 71, of Wilson, passed away Sunday morning, April 26, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She was born on October 16, 1953 in Wallace, daughter to Douglas Machalk and Janice (Quinell) Machalk Kuharski. Darcy was raised in Stephenson and was a 1971 graduate of Stephenson Area Public School. As a young adult, Darcy moved to Illinois where she met Patrick James Patterson. They married and were blessed with two children, Fred and Erica. During her years in Illinois, she worked various clerical jobs. In 1991, Darcy moved to Wilson with her ...