KIPLING — Betty J. Petter, age 76, of Kipling, formerly of Texas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Petter family.

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Clara Bricco of Pensacola, Fla. passed away May 25, 2024 at 104 years of age. Clara’s family will receive friends at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services celebrating the life of Clara will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. ...

GLADSTONE — David Michael Christianson, age 82, of Gladstone passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Aurora Health Center in Marinette, Wis. He was born May 30, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa and at age 13 the family moved to St. Ignace, Mich. and Dave graduated from St. Ignace High School in 1961. ...

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Gary Thomas, age 81, passed away June 7, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. He was born July 27, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. His family moved to Escanaba six years later. He was the son of Francis and Alma (Niemi) Thomas and is survived by wife, Virginia; son, Michaell; and daughters, ...

RAPID RIVER — Daniel O. Rumfelt of Rapid River, Michigan, age 40, passed away on June 14, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

NAUBINWAY — Erin M. Carlson, 31, of Naubinway, Mich. and formerly of Rapid River, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 unexpectedly. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. In keeping with the family’s ...