BATTLE CREEK — Walter L. “Luke” Fleury, 62, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away suddenly of natural causes on December 16, 2024. Born on March 1, 1962, in Escanaba, Luke was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who left a legacy of love, laughter, and ...
GLADSTONE — Nina L. Swanson, age 86, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River. Services honoring Nina are being scheduled for Monday, December 23, and full details will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Swanson family.
GULLIVER — Jeffrey John Zellar, 58, of Gulliver, Mich., passed away on December 15, 2024, with his family by his side after a long battle with ALS. He was born on June 2, 1966, to his parents Stanley Zellar and Joanne Snyder Zellar. Jeff completed high school with the graduating class of ...
GLADSTONE — Vern E. LaPlant, 87, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Vern is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; children John (Tammy) LaPlant and their children Emily LaPlant and Brittany as well as Kathleen (Wayne) Kleikamp; siblings Lynn (Sue) LaPlant, Gary (Helen) LaPlant, and Susan (Ken) Gustafson; as well as several nieces and nephews. In accordance with Vern’s wishes, no services will be held. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the LaPlant ...
GLADSTONE — Kathy Howard, age 82, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Kathy was born March 17, 1942 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Marshall “Cobb” and Helen (Hoverman) Standerfer. She ...
GLADSTONE — John A. Soderman (Jack) age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Transition Assisted Living. Jack was born on February 7, 1934 to Alvin (Duke) and Norine Soderman. He was born and raised in Gladstone, Mich. and graduated from Gladstone High School in ...
