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Obituaries

John A. Soderman (Jack)

GLADSTONE — John A. Soderman (Jack) age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Transition Assisted Living. Jack was born on February 7, 1934 to Alvin (Duke) and Norine Soderman. He was born and raised in Gladstone, Mich. and graduated from Gladstone High School in 1952. ...

Kathy Howard

GLADSTONE — Kathy Howard, age 82, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Kathy was born March 17, 1942 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Marshall “Cobb” and Helen (Hoverman) Standerfer. She ...

Vern E. LaPlant

GLADSTONE — Vern E. LaPlant, 87, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Vern is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; children John (Tammy) LaPlant and their children Emily LaPlant and Brittany as well as Kathleen (Wayne) Kleikamp; siblings Lynn (Sue) LaPlant, ...

Jeffrey John Zellar

GULLIVER — Jeffrey John Zellar, 58, of Gulliver, Mich., passed away on December 15, 2024, with his family by his side after a long battle with ALS. He was born on June 2, 1966, to his parents Stanley Zellar and Joanne Snyder Zellar. Jeff completed high school with the graduating class of 1984 ...

Robert E. Goebel, Jr.

RAPID RIVER — The Honorable Robert E. Goebel, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home in Rapid River. Judge Goebel served on the bench for 40 years as the judge in the Delta County Probate Court. Robert is survived by wife Regina “Reggie” Goebel of Rapid River, ...

Roni L. Mayville

ESCANABA — Roni L. Mayville, 55, of Escanaba, passed away early Sunday morning, December 15, 2024 at her home following a lengthy illness. Among survivors are her parents, Ronald and Susan Mayville and children, Daniel and Sara Trekas. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The ...