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Dillion Michael Larson

GLADSTONE — Dillion Michael Larson, age 33, of Gladstone passed away, doing what he loved, in his deer blind of carbon monoxide poisoning, while hunting on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Dillion was born on March 18, 1992, in Escanaba and was the son of Scott and Melissa (Cousineau) Larson. ...

Iris Jean Maki

ESCANABA — On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Iris Jean (Zimmel) Maki passed away surrounded by her family, at Christian Park Village where she had resided since 2022. Iris was born April 10, 1937 to Ira and Dorothy (Thorbahn) Zimmel. Iris was raised in Gladstone and attended Gladstone High ...

Frank W. Schmitt

RAPID RIVER — Frank W. Schmitt, 97, of Rapid River, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 surrounded by family following a brief illness. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:00 until 5:00 PM at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid River. A funeral service will follow at 5:00 PM with Pastor Mike Markwell officiating. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall. Frank will be laid to rest in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Escanaba, MI. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Schmitt family. ...

Arni T. Dunathan

ESCANABA — Arni T. Dunathan, 89, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Sunny View Adult Foster Care in Gladstone. Among survivors include his two children, Clint (Marcia) Dunathan and Dari (Mike) Cranford. Services will be held in the spring. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Carole A. Gabrielson

GLADSTONE — Carole A. Gabrielson, age 95, of Gladstone passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. 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 www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.

Dillion Michael Larson

GLADSTONE — Dillion Michael Larson, age 33, of Gladstone passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 29, 2025. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.