Crawford Funeral Homes

06/02/2026

Lewis E. “Lew” Ostrander, Jr., 98, of Ford River, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Lew was born on March 17, 1928, in Painesdale, Michigan, the son of Lewis Sr. and Fay (Newman) Ostrander.

In October 1946, he enlisted in the United States Army. During his s...

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06/01/2026

Richard Wright Jr., 82, of Nahma, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 while in the care of OSF Hospice and his sister, Lisa Smith at her home in Harris Twp.

Among survivors include his children, Eugene Wright, Michelle Lamb, Richard Wright, and Suzanne Wright.
Arrangements are incomplete a...

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06/01/2026

Glenn Alan King, 59, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2026 of natural causes.

He was born on December 14, 1966 at K.I. Sawyer AFB, son to Charlie Lee King and Bonnie Jean (Kivi) King. Glenn was raised in Escanaba (Pine Ridge area) and graduated from Esca...

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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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