SCOTTS — With heavy hearts, we honor the life of Fred Joseph Janofski Jr., who passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born on May 14, 1947, in Daggett, Fred was the beloved eldest son of Fred Sr. and Arlene (DeGrave) ...

BARK RIVER — Leonard J. Erickson, 92, of Bark River, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at OSF St Francis Hospital. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ford River Community Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor Jay ...

RAPID RIVER — Guy J. LaPorte, 68, of Rapid River, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Among survivors include his wife, Debra LaPorte. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral ...

ESCANABA — Phyllis A. Huffman, 71, of Escanaba, passed away at home on Monday, January 6, 2025. Phyllis was born on February 6, 1953, daughter of Bernard and Viola (O’Conner) Paquin. She attended St. Ignace LaSalle High School and graduated in 1971. In December 30, 1974, Phyllis married ...

BRAMPTON — Leonard J. Verbrigghe, 84, of Brampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at OSF St Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Services are tentatively being scheduled for the spring and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. To offer online condolences, please visit ...

GLADSTONE — Gerald “Jerry” A. Vallier, 86, of Gladstone passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home. Jerry was born April 25, 1938 in Rapid River, the son of Joseph and Alice (Larson) Vallier. He attended Perkins School and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools. Jerry was ...