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Kenneth J. Maki

LANTANA, Fla. — Kenneth J. Maki, 95, of Lantana, Florida, passed away on Nov. 8, 2024 at the Finnish American Nursing Home in Lake Worth, Florida. His ashes will be laid to rest in the Rock Cemetery at a later date. He is survived by his son, Wayne; daughter, Julie; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Mary Lou, and daughter, Jean. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Finnish American Village, Rock Senior Center or charity of choice.

Thomas Clarence Coppock

GLADSTONE — Thomas Clarence Coppock, 37, of Gladstone passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. Tom was born July 23, 1987, in Escanaba, the son of Joseph Coppock and Lisa Davis. Tom worked with his dad for 20 years as a drywaller. He was an amazing guitar player, loved to ride dirt bikes, ...

Thomas Clarence Coppock

GLADSTONE — Thomas Clarence Coppock, 37, of Gladstone passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 17 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow visiting hours at 1 p.m. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Coppock family.

Barbara Joanne Schultz

HERMANSVILLE — Barbara Joanne Schultz, 81, Hermansville, passed away on Friday November 8, 2024 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She was born on July 8, 1943 in Norway, daughter of the late William and LaRayne (Nora) Helmer. On October 9, 1959 she married the late Norbert ...

Frederick Max Pfiester

GLADSTONE — Frederick Max Pfiester, 87, of Gladstone, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Christian Park Village in Escanaba, on his loving wife Barbara’s birthday. He had been at Christian Park Village for a couple of days to recover from a recent illness before his passing. Fred was ...

David John ‘Ike’ Eichenhofer, Sr.

RAPID RIVER — David John “Ike” Eichenhofer, Sr., 87, of Rapid River passed away September 22, 2024 at his home in Rapid River. Military honors will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Swallow Inn in Rapid River by the U.S. Navy and the Gladstone American Legion Post #71. A reception will follow the military honors at the Swallow Inn.