GLADSTONE — Laura A. Gardner-Bernard, 86, of Gladstone, Mich. passed away on June 3, 2026 in Titusville, Fla. where she wintered. Laura was born on May 27, 1940 in Escanaba, Mich. to Nels and Irene (Viau) Bergeon. She graduated from Holy Name High School. She began her career at ...

GLADSTONE — Debra A. Friets, age 68 of Gladstone, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Friets family.

SARASOTA, FLORIDA — Escanaba native Dr. Robert Bonefeld of Northport, Florida died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida on February 21, 2026 after a long battle with myelogenous leukemia. Dr. Bonefeld was born at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba on November 25, 1951. He spent ...

ESCANABA — Richard C. Bugay Sr., 83, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 6, 2026. Richard was born April 11,1943 to the late Charles John and Mary Elizabeth (Lenart) Bugay in Escanaba, MI. He was raised in Bark River, attended both Bark River and St. Patrick’s ...

James "Wishbone" Jacques, age 87, of Garden passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Garden. Mass of Christian Burial ...

We honor the life of Patricia M. Ustine, who peacefully passed away at the age of 90. A devoted wife, beloved aunt, and lifelong adventurer, Patricia lived her many years with grace, curiosity, and a steadfast spirit. Born on February 14, 1936, in Escanaba, Michigan, to her loving parents Flora ...