ESCANABA — Ralph Zenker, 86, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his winter home in Fort Myers, FL with his family at his side. He was born April 6, 1939, in Gackle, ND., son of Bernhard H. and Annie (Veil) Zenker. Ralph graduated for Jamestown N.D. High ...
BARK RIVER — William “Bill” Arvan, 92, of Bark River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Among survivors include his children, William (Sue) Arvan, John (Jean) Arvan and Sandra Arvan (Kenneth Madden). Visitation will be on Thursday, January 15th from 10 a.m. until noon. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at noon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bark River. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
ESCANABA — Barbara Jean Hodgins, 89, formerly of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She is now rejoicing in being reunited with her beloved son, Mike. She was born on October 12, 1936 in Escanaba, daughter to Joseph and Cecile ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Lois J. Holm, age 89, of Albuquerque, passed away on January 3, 2026 in New Mexico. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Holm family.
GLADSTONE — Cindy Miron, of Gladstone, passed away in the early hours of Monday, January 5, 2026. Her significant other, John Cretens is listed among the surviving family. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Services are tentatively set for Friday, January 9, 2026. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Miron family.
HERMANSVILLE — Richard L. Powell, age 71, of Hermansville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba with his family by his side. Richard was born on February 1, 1954 in Menominee, Michigan. He was raised in the Menominee/Peshtigo area and attended ...
