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Obituaries

Mark Stephen ‘Chum’ Feathers

GLADSTONE — Mark Stephen “Chum” Feathers, age 71 of Gladstone passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home in Gladstone. He was born December 22, 1953 in Nahma, Mich.. Chum grew up in Nahma, later moved to Rock and graduated from Rock High School. He started his working career with the ...

Vicki D. Stone

GLADSTONE — Vicki D. Stone, age 80, of Gladstone passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep, on Friday, May 9, 2025. Vicki was born on May 30, 1944 in Escanaba to parents George and Ruby Pirlot. She graduated from Escanaba High School and married Thomas “Tom” Stone, also of Escanaba. ...

Leonard J. Verbrigghe

BRAMPTON — Leonard J. Verbrigghe, age 84, of Brampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at OSF St Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. To offer online condolences, ...

Dale Thomas Norden

MANISTIQUE — Dale Thomas Norden, age 61, of Manistique, Mich. passed Friday, May 9, 2025 at his home in Manistique. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Francis P. ‘Fran’ Bjorkquist

ESCANABA — Francis P. “Fran” Bjorkquist, 74, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home of natural causes. Visitation will be on Monday, May 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St. Escanaba, and will conclude with a closing ...

Ralph ‘Moose’ Young

MARQUETTE — Ralph “Moose” Young, age 93, passed away on May 6, 2025 at DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. His wife Leda is listed among the surviving family. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10  until 11 a.m. at the ...