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. ...
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, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Verbrigghe family.
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.
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 prayer. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family and a memorial will be established at a later date. The family have entrusted the Crawford Funeral Homes with arrangements.
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 Gardens of Rest Cemetery Chapel in Wells, Mich. Military services honoring Ralph will follow at 11 a.m. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Young family.
GLADSTONE — Mark “Chum” Feathers, age 71, of Gladstone passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home in Gladstone. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Home.
