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Thomas Paul Clark

Thomas (Tom) Paul Clark, son of Antone and Elsie Clark of Hyde, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. While Tom enjoyed many things, he especially loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy (Roy IV) Deslatte of Hyde. His ...

Barbara Jean Hodgins

Barbara Jean Hodgins, 89, formerly of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Among survivors include her four children, Tony (Nancy) Sheski, Patti Pierce, John (Tammie) Sheski, and Peggy (Scott) Lidgard. Visitation will be on Friday, January 9th from 1 – 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bark River. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Vinoy Thomas Panthilapadam and Rev. Darryl Pepin concelebrating. A meal will follow in the church hall. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The ...

David P. Slining

MANISTIQUE — David P. Slining, longtime Manistique resident, passed away on December 30, 2025. The family is planning a small burial service in the Summer of 2026 at the family plot in Fernwood cemetery in Gladstone, MI. If you wish to honor David and let his legacy of love for animals live on you can direct a donation to Eva Burrell Animal Shelter, 6091W US Highway 2, Manistique, Michigan, 49854. The Skradski Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the family with arrangements.

David J. Johnson

DETROIT — David J. Johnson, age 74, of Detroit, passed away on December 30, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. A full obituary will be forthcoming. A service will take place at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone at a later date. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Johnson family.

Betty Lou Rochefort

Betty Lou (Birchmeier) Rochefort, 92, of Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Betty is the daughter of Anthony and Olive (Schuster) Birchmeier and was born on October 20, 1933 in Maple Grove, MI. She attended St. Michael's Catholic School until the tenth grade. She lived in ...

Kay Lorraine Gleeson

RAPID RIVER - Kay Lorraine Gleeson of Rapid River, Michigan, passed away on December 30th in the company of her soulmate, James. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1947 to Lynn and Patricia Kindy. Kay attended the University of Michigan, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi ...