GLADSTONE — Larry A. Trekas, age 81, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Trekas family.

KIVA — Rosalie “Sally” Ann Ruska, 86, of Kiva, died Monday, January 6, 2025 at Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone following a courageous battle with frontal temporal dementia and colon cancer. She was born on July 4, 1938 in Munising, daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Blohm) ...

RAPID RIVER — Guy J. LaPorte, 68, of Rapid River, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Guy was born on December 1, 1956 in Escanaba, Mich., son of Robert Victor LaPorte and E. Eileen (O’Donnell) ...

BRAMPTON — Leonard J. Verbrigghe, 84, of Brampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at OSF St Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Services are tentatively being scheduled for the spring and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. To offer online condolences, please visit ...

ESCANABA — Phyllis A. Huffman, 71, of Escanaba, passed away at home on Monday, January 6, 2025. Phyllis was born on February 6, 1953, daughter of Bernard and Viola (O’Conner) Paquin. She attended St. Ignace LaSalle High School and graduated in 1971. In December 30, 1974, Phyllis married ...

GLADSTONE — Gerald “Jerry” A. Vallier, 86, of Gladstone passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home. Jerry was born April 25, 1938 in Rapid River, the son of Joseph and Alice (Larson) Vallier. He attended Perkins School and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools. Jerry was ...