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Lowell Stefl

ESCANABA — Lowell Joseph Stefl, age 93, of Escanaba, and formerly of Cornell, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Appleton, WI. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne (Knauf) Stefl on March 6, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Dennis Coon

ESCANABA — Dennis M. Coon, age 81, of Escanaba passed away on June 23, 2026 as the result of an accident. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 13 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 PM. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Joseph Rousseau

GLADSTONE — Joseph A. Rousseau, Sr., age 85 of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Monday evening, June 15, 2026. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30 from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Donna Ritchie officiating. A luncheon at the Gladstone American Legion will immediately follow the funeral. Joe will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Alice in the Rapid River Cemetery. The family requests all guests to wear Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers attire, ...

Debra Ann Friets

GLADSTONE — Debra “Debbie” Ann Friets, age 68 of Gladstone, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Debra was born on May 12, 1958, in Escanaba, the daughter of David L. and Esther (Cottam) Friets. Although originally from Escanaba, MI she was a ...

Irene Fisher

ESCANABA — Irene Wilhelmina Fisher (nee Falk), 76, of Escanaba and Skanee, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Lakehouse, Escanaba. Her illness, caused by a rapidly expanding brain lesion, manifested suddenly and lasted a mercifully brief four months. Irene was born August 6, 1949, in a ...

Jeffrey Gardiner

WELLS — Jeffrey David Gardiner, 63, of Wells, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Among survivors include his wife, Tammy Gardiner. A private celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.