ESCANABA — Katherine E. ‘Katie’ Rydquist, 75, of Escanaba (Ford River), passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at U.P. Health System- Marquette. In keeping with her wishes, private graveside services will take place. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

STONINGTON — Mark J. Chechack, 60, of Stonington passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on County Road 513 in Stonington. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

RAPID RIVER — Bruce Hardwick Sr., 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home on Sunday, June 1, 2025. His wife, Patricia (Murphy) Hardwick is listed among the surviving family. Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 7, from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in ...

DULUTH, Minn. — Petey Semmens, 99, formerly of Escanaba died on May 25, 2025 in Duluth, MN. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 22 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will be held at noon at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with a luncheon ...

Tiffany Ann Milkiewicz, 56, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at UP Health System - Marquette. Tiffany was born on May 8, 1969 in Escanaba, daughter of David John and Mary Lynn “Bunny” (Kassick) Milkiewicz. She attended Escanaba High School, graduating in 1987 and resided ...

HUDSON, Fla. — Donald Cooper, 76, a former Escanaba resident, passed away on April 3 in Hudson, Florida. Surviving family includes his sisters Donna Fleury, Shirley Gollach, Judy Moguel and Roni Ogren. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Elks Club ...