×

Obituaries

Mary Ann Hale

KENTON, Tenn. — Mary Ann Hale (full of grace), 78, of Gladstone, passed away quietly in her sleep Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Kenton, Tennessee, under the considerate and patient care of her daughter Evelyn... hopefully dreaming sweetly following her long journey through the bumpy territory ...

Jeanette M. Hanson

KATY, Texas — Jeanette M. Hanson passed away on May 12, 2025, at Herman Memorial Hospital in Katy, Texas. She was born on October 23, 1941, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Edward and Genevieve (Bennett) Flouro. Jeanette graduated from Horicon High School in 1959. In August 1960, she married ...

Christopher A. Laird

GLADSTONE — Christopher A. Laird, age 71, of Gladstone passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 29, 2025 at his home. Chris was born on May 23, 1954 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the son of Dean and Edith (Jeys) Keele. Chris enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1972. He ...

Julia ‘Julie’ Smith

ESCANABA — Julia “Julie” Smith, 65, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025, at her home. Among survivors include her son, Edward (Crystal) Gray of Escanaba. A celebration of life will take place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Escanaba, Tuesday, July 15 from 4 to 6 ...

Douglas R. Soltysiak M.D.

CORNELL — Douglas R. Soltysiak M.D., 68, of Cornell, passed away the morning of May 27, 2025 at home after a lengthy illness. Among survivors are his wife, Deborah. Visitation will take place at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba, on Saturday, July 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. ...

Ronald A. Sundberg

RAPID RIVER — Ronald A. Sundberg, age 93, of Rapid River passed away peacefully at Lakeview Assisted Living on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. To leave the family a message of condolence, go to ...