Crawford Funeral Homes

05/27/2026

Joan A. Woodard, 92, of Cornell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by her family at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.

She was born on October 20, 1933, in Houghton, MI, to Patrick and Blanche (Destrampe) O’Connor. Joan lived a life marked by love, faith, friendship, and d...

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05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Michael “Mike” James Groleau, 70, of Wilson, passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home in Wilson. Mike was born July 25, 1955 in Escanaba to Romeo and Irene (Wery) Groleau. He was raised in Wilson, and attended Carney High School, graduating in 1973. He then atten...

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05/23/2026

Patrick DeMars, 66, of Manistique, passed away at his home Thursday morning, May 21, 2026 with family at his side.

He was born on November 15, 1959 in Manistique, son to the late Leo H. and Jean G. (Macfarlane) DeMars. Patrick graduated from Manistique High School, class of 1978 and continue...

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05/20/2026

Forrest P. Pepin, 81, of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba.

Among survivors include his four sons, Clifford, Kalvin, Bradley, and Vincent.

In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held.

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05/20/2026

Judy Ann Weissert, 73, of Bark River, passed away on May 15, 2026 at U.P. Health Systems – Marquette.

She was born on August 13, 1952, daughter to Edward E. Eldridge and Dorothy F. (Kersey) Eldridge Nelson. Judy was raised in Escanaba and Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School, c...

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05/20/2026

Richard “Dick” Henry Harrison, 73, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

He was born on October 4th, 1952 in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of the late Thomas and Gloria (Wiggins) Harrison. Dick graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1970 and continued ...

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05/18/2026

Phyllis Grace Theoret, 94, of Gladstone, passed away early Monday morning, May 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital.

She was born on September 12, 1931 in Ford River Twp., daughter to Gustof A. and Grace G. (Lesway) Porath. Phyllis attended Ford River School and then graduated from Escanaba ...

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05/17/2026

Susan Rasch, 75, of Escanaba, passed away on May 16, 2026 at her home with family at her side. She was born on August 3, 1950 in Lansing, MI.

She is survived by her son, Andrew Rasch, and her grandchildren, William and Ember Rasch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Burton Ra...

05/15/2026

Betty J. LaVigne, 81, of Bark River, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 15, 2026 at her home.

Betty was born on June 11, 1944 in Escanaba, daughter of John and Yvonne (Beauchamp) Gallagher. She attended Holy Name High School and graduated in 1962.

On July 25, 1964 Bet...

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05/12/2026

Harriet Katherine Hider, 94 of Bark River, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Emmons Adult Foster Care in Bark River where she was lovingly cared for since November.

She was born in Escanaba on June 11, 1931, the daughter of Robert and Josephine (Mu**er) Makosky. Harriet attended West Fo...

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