BARK RIVER — Leonard J. Erickson, 92, of Bark River, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at OSF St Francis Hospital. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ford River Community Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor Jay Gilchrist officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Erickson family.
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. Among survivors include his wife, Debra LaPorte. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the LaPorte family.
MUNISING — Gary Paul Phillips, 40, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 in Munising. At this time, services are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
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 ...
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 ...
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 www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Verbrigghe family.
