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Obituaries

Michael J. Fitzpatrick

MANISTIQUE - Michael J. Fitzpatrick of Manistique, MI, age 76, passed away on April 20, 2026, at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, Manistique, MI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Randell D. Miller

GLADSTONE - Randell D. Miller, of Gladstone and formerly of downstate, passed away on April 13, 2026. At this time no arrangements have been finalized. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Miller family. 

Ora M. Vardigan

MARQUETTE - Ora M. Vardigan, age 105, of Marquette passed away peacefully at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.

Loretta B. Skrobiak

Loretta B. Skrobiak “Grandma Lo”, 99, of Bark River, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 17, 2026 at Bishop Noa Home with family at her side. Among survivors include her children, Paul (Joan) Skrobiak, Mark (Laurie) Skrobiak, Emily (Mark) Kleiman, and Laura (Kevin) ...

Kenneth Wallace Carlson

WELLS — Kenneth Wallace Carlson, age 97, of Wells, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at Christian Park Healthcare Center under the compassionate care of OSF Hospice. Ken was born on April 30, 1928, in Ford River, Michigan, to Carl and ...

William Clifford Christie

William Clifford Christie, 83, recently passed away in Gladstone, Michigan. Bill was born in Gladstone and lived in Illinois and the West Coast before moving back to the Upper Peninsula. He is survived by his wife, his two children, and his faithful dog, Myrna. He will be deeply missed by his ...