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Kathy Burak

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — Kathy Burak of Bullhead City, Arizona and Harbor Springs, Michigan passed away on November 20 in Bullhead City. Kathy was born in Escanaba in 1942 to Frank and Dolly Smokovich and lived in Escanaba until 1985. Kathy graduated from Holy Name High School in 1960. She is survived by her husband, Terry, sons, Steven and Kristopher, daughter-in-laws Laura and Noelle along with four granddaughters, Anni, Bella, Libby, and Ava, and a grandson, Brett. She is also survived by her brother, Phil, and sister, Carol. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death ...

Linda C. Gilbert

GLADSTONE — Linda C. Gilbert, age 72, of Gladstone, passed away Monday morning, November 24, 2025 at her home. Her loving Husband, David Gilbert, is listed among the surviving family. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM until Noon at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian burial will follow visiting hours at 12:30 PM at the All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Romeo Cappalla II officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Linda will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery. ...

Bryon W. Johnson

RAPID RIVER — Bryon W. Johnson, age 64, of Rapid River passed away at home on Thursday, November 20, 2025 with his family by his side. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. The Skradski Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave a message of condolence, go to http://www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.

Gladys M. Krokstad

ESCANABA — Gladys M. Krokstad, 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the early morning of Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Allouez Senior Living. Gladys was born on June 17, 1937 in Escanaba, the daughter of Henry and Prudence (Guindon) Couillard. She attended and graduated from ...

Mary Ann Moreau

GRAND BLANC — Mary Ann Moreau of Grand Blanc, 93, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Henry Ford Genesys. Mary Ann was born in Escanaba, on December 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Henry and Alma (Aubin) Grenier and was a resident of the Flint area for over 40 years. She married Donald Moreau on July 7, 1951 in Escanaba.

James Sheldon Noggle

GLADSTONE — James “Jim” Sheldon Noggle, 81, of Gladstone, Michigan, passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Gladstone to Ruby and Sheldon Noggle. Jim graduated from Gladstone High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army National ...