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Ross William Rhoads

ESCANABA — Ross William Rhoads, 85, formerly of Escanaba, MI and a current resident of Palmetto, Fl, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning August 8, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He is survived by his wife, Joan Rhoads of Palmetto, Fl and children, Kris (John) Zubek, Brian (Shirley) Rhoads, John (Lisa) Kositzky, Laura (Butch) Vizineau, and Jody Mathias. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 12th from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Timothy Ferguson officiating. A ...

Daniel Lynn Mosier

ESCANABA — Daniel Lynn Mosier, age 80, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Full Military Honors for Daniel Lynn Mosier will be conducted by the Delta County Veterans Council and the U.S. Army National Guard at 10:00 am Friday, August 14, 2026 at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Mosier family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.

Vienna Rajala Harju

ROCK — Vienna Rajala Harju, age 86, former Rock, MI resident passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Jon Allen Neisius

ESCANABA — Jon Allen Neisius, 88, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 28, 1938, in L'Anse, Michigan, Jon was the son of Albert and Arlene (Singer) Neisius. He grew up in L'Anse, graduating from ...

Ralph A. Johnson

ROCK — Ralph A. Johnson, age 75, of Rock, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home. Ralph was born on November 22, 1950 in Ishpeming, the son of Tobias and Lydia (Lindberg) Johnson. Ralph grew up in Negaunee before later moving to Rock. He ...

Kenneth J. Ozimac

ESCANABA — Kenneth J. Ozimac, 91, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born on May 27, 1935, in Escanaba, Ken was the son of Frank and Anna (Gersich) Ozimac. A lifelong Escanaba resident, he graduated from Escanaba High School with the Class of 1953 ...