ESCANABA - Andrew A. LaForest, 37, of Escanaba, passed away Saturday morning, February 21, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Listed among survivors include his wife, Sabrina, five children, and his parents. A celebration of life will take place on Friday, February 27th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the USW Local 2-21 Union Hall, 1201 Sheridan Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road, Escanaba. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
RAPID RIVER - Alex Scott Person, age 30, of Rapid River, passed away on February 21, 2026 of natural causes due to chronic illness. Alex was born on August 7, 1995, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the son of Andrew and Tina (Miron) Person. He attended and graduated from Rapid River Area Schools ...
RAPID RIVER - Judith Dawn Pomeroy, age 72, of Rapid River, passed away Monday, February 23, 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.
MARQUETTE – Dolores Ann Prestay, age 92, of Marquette, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at her home. Dolores was born May 30, 1933, in Powers, to Samuel and Josephine (Godlewski) Prestay. She taught in the public schools, with special needs students, and was an Oblate of St. Benedict. Honoring her request, services will be held at a later date. Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
ESCANABA - Carol J. Rinne, age 88, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, February 24, 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.
ESCANABA - Brenda L. Scott, 53, of Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Family Crest Living. Among survivors include her husband, Scott. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 2nd from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 South 13th Street, Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
