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Robert A. Tardiff

GLADSTONE — Robert A. Tardiff, age 89, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Murray’s Country View in Gladstone. His loving wife, Maureen Tardiff, is listed among surviving family. Services are pending at this time and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary by the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.

James Hafeman

NEGAUNEE — James “Jim” Hafeman of Negaunee, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1953 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI. Jim attended the Gwinn Public School System and graduated from high school in 1971. He entered the ...

Jolane H. Nelson

GLADSTONE — Jolane H. Nelson, age 85, of Gladstone passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 from 10 AM until Noon at First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. A funeral service will follow at Noon with Pastor Elisabeth Daniels officiating. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall. Jo will be laid to rest in the Rapid River Cemetery. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the family.

Elijah McMillan

ESCANABA — Elijah McMillan, age 12, of Escanaba passed away on September 18, 2026. A celebration of life is pending and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting Elijah’s family.

Shirley Mary Kobasic

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Shirley Mary Kobasic, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Wauwatosa, WI, on Monday, September 21, 2026. Shirley was born on April 4, 1950, in Escanaba, MI, to Frank and Mary (nee Kolich) Kobasic. She attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from Escanaba ...

Joan Winifred King

RAPID RIVER — Joan Winifred King, 97, of Rapid River, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, leaving earth to join her beloved daughter Andrea and husband Jack. Joan is survived by her son, Christopher (Christine) King and son-in-law, Jon Vigi. In keeping with Joan’s wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.