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Ronald Anthony Derbisz, Sr.

ESCANABA — Ronald Anthony Derbisz, Sr., 90, of Michigan passed away at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Ronald was born March 26, 1934 in Hammond, Indiana. He was the son of Anthony and Aurella (Wozniakowski) Derbisz. He is survived by his son, Robert Derbisz and his daughter, Jennifer Derbisz, both of Escanaba. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his son, Ronald Derbisz, Jr. and his parents. Ronald graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology and received a degree in chemical engineering. He was an avid New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox fan. ...

Dr. William Franklin ‘Frank’ Hook

ESCANABA — Dr. William Franklin “Frank” Hook, 89, passed away on October 30, 2024 in Escanaba, surrounded by his family at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Frank was born in Williston, N.D. on May 26, 1935, son of Charles Ellis and Ann (Franklin) Hook. He was raised in Bismarck and graduated ...

Larry Michael Christophersen

HERMANSVILLE — Larry Michael Christophersen, 69, Hermansville, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Larry leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that touched everyone who knew him. Born on May 18, 1955, in Menominee, he was the ...

Fred E. Stage

RAPID RIVER — Fred E. Stage, 80 of Rapid River passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Sunny View Assisted Living. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 15 from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Closing Prayers will conclude the visitation at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Rapid River. Rev. Fr. William Ssozi is officiating. Fred will be laid to rest in the Stephenson Cemetery. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta ...

Lee G. Ferrier

PERKINS — Lee G. Ferrier, 80, passed away on Monday evening, October 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Lee was born on November 28, 1943 in Troy, Mich. the son of Careld and Mary Frances (Klepetsanis) Ferrier. He attended and graduated from Perkins High School, and then enlisted ...

Rene ‘Mike’ Michael Labre

ESCANABA — Rene “Mike” Michael Labre passed away at age 74 on Monday, October 28, 2024, due to natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene and June Labre. Mike graduated from Escanaba Senior High School in 1970. Michael enjoyed sailing, biking, fireflies, and the great ...