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Carl Michael Williams Sr.

ESCANABA - Carl Michael Williams Sr., 74, of Escanaba, passed away April 22, 2026 at Christian Park Health Care Center. Carl is survived by his wife Gloria Williams of Escanaba; sons, Ronald (Amanda) Williams, Carl (Missy) Williams, David Williams, and Bradley (Stephanie) Williams. A memorial visitation for Carl will be held Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba from 2:00 PM-3:30 PM. Military honors will conclude visitation hours at 3:30 PM. Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Charmaine Ann Wiitala

LANSING - Charmaine Ann (Freeman) Wiitala, 92, a longtime Copper Country resident, was currently residing in Lansing, passed away after a short illness. To view Charmaine's full obituary, please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Henry Hoier

ESCANABA - Henry "Happy Hank" Hoier, age 82, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side. His wife of 62 years, Ledonna, is listed among the surviving family. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.

Jean M. Johnson

GLADSTONE - Jean M. Johnson, age 81, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Jean was born on September 9, 1944, in Escanaba, to Ralph and Irene (Lucier) Eagle. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, puzzling, and traveling, and cherished time ...

Joanne P. Matthews

TRENARY - Joanne P. Matthews, age 94, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at her daughter’s home. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes are assisting the Matthews family. 

Robert George McDonald

MANISTIQUE - Robert George McDonald, age 86, of Manistique, MI passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Schoolcraft Medical Facility in Manistique. He is survived by his wife Barbara. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.