Crawford Funeral Homes

07/15/2025

Charles E. “Chuck” Dowling, Jr., 88, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 4, 1936 in Caro, MI, son to Charles Edward Dowling Sr. and Adelaide Maryette (O’Brien) Dowling. Chuck was raised and graduated High School i...

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07/15/2025

Robert B. “Woody” Woodard, 78, passed away peacefully at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob was born on September 6, 1946 in Escanaba, son to Benjamin and Naomi (Nye) Woodard. He was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School, class of 1964.

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07/10/2025

Elizabeth A. Roberts, 58, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Altrusa House in Green Bay while tending to her husband, Mark A. Roberts, 59, who had been hospitalized following an aneurysm. He passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital.

Elizabeth Ann Kr...

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07/08/2025

Gerald A. “Jerry” Caron, 80, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 while at his home.

Jerry was born on April 4, 1945 in Escanaba, son of Leo and Ellen (Rheume) Caron. He attended Holy Name Catholic High School, graduating in 1963 and then attended Michigan State University.
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07/07/2025

James Alex Micheau, 78, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at UP Health System – Marquette.

He was born on March 24, 1947 in Escanaba, son to Peter H. and Ilene M. (O’Donnell) Micheau. James graduated from Holy Name High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army during Viet...

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07/04/2025

07/03/2025

Julia “Julie” Smith, 65, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025, at her home.

Julie was born on August 28, 1959 in Corunna, Michigan. She was the daughter of Harold Ralph and Audrey Marie (Gerhardstein) Green and was raised in Bryon, Michigan.

She was an active member...

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07/01/2025

June Schoen, 80, of Spalding, passed away unexpectedly at her home early Friday morning, June 27, 2025.

She was born on September 12, 1944 in Escanaba, daughter to Allen and Daisy (Heim) Smith. June graduated from Holy Name High School, class of 1962.

On August 31, 1963, the former J...

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06/24/2025

Glenn Daniel Varney, 58, of Escanaba, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Among survivors include his mother, Betty Varney; daughter, Karrissa (LaFave) Stearns; and brother, Bryant Varney.

Burial will take place in Gardens of Rest Ce...

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06/23/2025

Our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lawrence Royal Valiquette, 80, passed away on June 22, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 31, 1945 in Escanaba, son of the late Royal and Rita (Lauzon) Valiquette.

He was raised in Escanaba and graduated from ...

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06/23/2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Paulette O'Rourke, who left us peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 74. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Paulette touched countless lives with her warmth, strength, and unshakable kindness....

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06/14/2025

Edgar M. Jacobsen, Jr., “Skip”, age 74, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at UP Health System in Marquette surrounded by his beloved wife, Susan and close family members.

Edgar “Skip” was born on October 10, 1950 to the proud parents of Captain and Mrs. Edgar M. Jac...

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