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Rosalie ‘Sally’ Ann Ruska

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) ...

Larry A. Trekas

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.

Leonard J. Verbrigghe

BRAMPTON — Leonard J. Verbrigghe, 84, of Brampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at OSF St Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Leonard was born on June 19, 1940 in Escanaba, the son of Henry and Louise (DeGrand) Verbrigghe. Leonard was a graduate of Rock High School. He was ...

Leonard J. Erickson

ESCANABA — Leonard J. Erickson, 92, a resident of Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital, with loved ones at his side. “Len,” as he was known to his friends, was born December 30, 1932, in Bark River, Mich. to parents Algot ...

Gary P. Phillips

HANNAHVILLE — Gary P. Phillips, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1984 in Escanaba, Mich. to Gary Phillips and Brenda Megenuph. Gary graduated from Bark River Harris School. Gary was previously employed for the Hannahville ...

Fred Joseph Janofski Jr.

SCOTTS — With heavy hearts, we honor the life of Fred Joseph Janofski Jr., who passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born on May 14, 1947, in Daggett, Fred was the beloved eldest son of Fred Sr. and Arlene ...