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Aaron Joseph St. John

POWERS — Aaron Joseph St. John, 83, Powers, passed away on Friday December 13, 2024 at his home. He was born June 18, 1941 in Hermansville, son of Joseph and Gwendolyn (Weaver) St. John. He grew up in Powers and worked as a carpenter/millwright for over 50 years. He was a 50 year member of ...

Linda Lou (Smith) Roberts

GLADSTONE — Linda Lou (Smith) Roberts, 79, of Gladstone (Flat Rock area), passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center – Dickinson in Iron Mountain, where she received exceptional care. Linda was born on June 27, 1945, to Francis (Fife) and Geneva Smith. She was creative, fun, easygoing, and yet strong-willed, with a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. Linda enjoyed preparing meals for others, crafting, painting landscapes, playing cards, and bingo. Surprisingly, she also found joy in doing laundry and ...

John A. Soderman

GLADSTONE — John A. Soderman (Jack) age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Transition Assisted Living. His loving wife Patt (Cole) Soderman preceded him in death. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 21, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will be held at First Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. following visitation. A luncheon will take place in the fellowship hall. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com

Roni L. Mayville

ESCANABA — Roni L. Mayville, 55, of Escanaba, passed away early Sunday morning, December 15, 2024 at her home following a lengthy illness. Among survivors are her parents, Ronald and Susan Mayville and children, Daniel and Sara Trekas. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Robert E. Goebel, Jr.

RAPID RIVER — The Honorable Robert E. Goebel, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home in Rapid River. Judge Goebel served on the bench for 40 years as the judge in the Delta County Probate Court. Robert is survived by wife Regina “Reggie” Goebel of Rapid River, brother Gary (Sue) Goebel of Clarkston, Mich.; stepchildren, Dan (Val) Howell of Rapid River, Kristina Korpi of Crystal Falls, Mich. and Jennifer Howell of Marquette and several nieces and nephews. Private family visitation was held at the Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Rapid ...

Daniel Joseph Hughes

ESCANABA — Daniel Joseph Hughes, of Escanaba, 72 passed away on December 11, 2024 of a massive heart attack. A devout Catholic, master craftsman and the ultimate patriot, Daniel lived his life for the Lord, his wife, and family. Born on March 16, 1952 to James and Margaret Hughes in ...