Funeral Homes in Rapid River, MI

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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Rapid River.

Zip codes in the city: 49878.

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Skradski Funeral Home

The Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone was founded by John J. Skradski in 1947. John and his wife, Marcella, operated the funeral home until 1979 when Jeffery L. Waeghe purchased the business. John continued to work at the Skradski Funeral Home...

706 Wisconsin Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837 -
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Anderson Funeral Homes

In 1916, C. Arthur Anderson became active in the furniture and undertaking business. By 1926 he moved the Escanaba funeral business from the old Fair Store building to 1220 First Avenue South. In 1950 C. Arthur's son, Arthur joined his...

Nearby Funeral Homes for Rapid River

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Anderson Funeral Home
903 Wisconsin Ave
Gladstone, MI 49837
Anderson Funeral Homes
2200 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
Anderson Funeral Homes
2200 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
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Crawford Funeral Homes
1236 Us Highway 2/41
Bark River, MI 49845
Crawford Funeral Homes
302 S 13th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
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Fernwood Cemetery
3108 S Hill Rd
Gladstone, MI 49837
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Gardens of Rest Memorial Park & Mausoleum
6556 U S 2-41
Wells, MI 49894
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Holy Cross Cemetery
3026 Lake Shore Dr
Escanaba, MI 49829
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Lakeview Cemetery
2110 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
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Messier-Broullire Funeral Home
S State St
Garden, MI 49835
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Skradski Funeral Home
302 S 13th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
Skradski Funeral Home
706 Wisconsin Ave
Gladstone, MI 49837
Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home
118 S 12th St
Escanaba, MI 49829

Facts about the city

Rapid River is an unincorporated community in Masonville Township, Delta County in the U.S. state of Michigan.It is situated on the northern end of the Little Bay de Noc at 45°55′37″N 86°58′01″W, between the mouths of the Tacoosh and Rapid rivers with the mouth of the Whitefish River just to the east. U.S. Highway 2 passes through Rapid River and joins with U.S. Highway 41 just west of town; the two then run concurrently from Rapid River south to Escanaba. The Rapid River ZIP code is 49878 and also serves areas in the nearby townships in Delta County of Baldwin, Bay de Noc, Brampton, Ensign, Garden, Maple Ridge, Masonville, and Nahma. It also serves a small area in Mathias Township in Alger CountyThe community was first named Rapid Siding as a stop on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad. The name was recorded as Rapid River when the community was platted in 1887. The community never incorporated as a village.The name was recorded as Rapid River when the community was platted in 1887. The community never incorporated as a village.One scene from the 2001 film Escanaba in da Moonlight was shot in the Swallow Inn, a popular bar on Main Street.Rapid River is home to the Rapid River Public Schools, a class D school.Rapid River is well known for its 8-Man football team, the Rapid River Rockets. Fire coverage is provided by the Masonville Township Volunteer Fire Department.Emergency Medical Services are provided by the Masonville Township Volunteer EMS service which provide non-transport Basic Life Support services.Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Ironwood, Michigan.

Rapid River Obituaries

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on June 18th, 2020 that Alexander "Sandy" Lamberg perished in Rapid River, Michigan.  Lamberg was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Alexander "Sandy"'s life.

It was noted by Petoskey News-Review on May 7th, 2019 that William Henry Purdy passed away in Rapid River, Michigan.  Purdy was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Henry's life.

It was written by The News Tribune on December 7th, 2016 that Maurine Karl passed away in Federal Way, Washington.  Karl was 92 years old and was born in Rapid River, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Maurine's life.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on March 10th, 2015 that Bette W Newlin died in Sarasota, Florida.  Newlin was 92 years old and was born in Rapid River, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bette W's life.

It was written on July 15th, 2001 that William Charles "Bill" Hoffmann passed on in Rockford, Illinois.  Hoffmann was 69 years old and was born in Rapid River, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Charles "Bill"'s life.

History

The community never incorporated as a village.

The community is now known as a beautiful fishing community with walleye in excess of 10 pounds. Paul and Sault Ste.

Rapid River is home to the [http://www.rapidriver.k12.mi.us/ Rapid River Public Schools], a class D school. Rapid River is an unincorporated area community in Masonville Township, Michigan Township, Delta County, Michigan County in the US state of Michigan. US Route 2 in Michigan Highway 2 passes through Rapid River and joins with US Route 41 in Michigan Highway 41 just west of town; the two then run concurrently from Rapid River south to Escanaba, Michigan The Rapid River ZIP code is 49878 and also serves areas in the nearby townships in Delta County of Baldwin Township, Delta County, Michigan Bay de Noc Township, Michigan de Noc, Brampton Township, Michigan Ensign Township, Michigan Garden Township, Michigan Maple Ridge Township, Delta County, Michigan Ridge, Masonville Township, Michigan and Nahma Township, Michigan It also serves a small area in Mathias Township, Michigan Township in Alger County, Michigan County

The community was first named 'Rapid Siding' as a stop on the Minneapolis, St.

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