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Shirley Mary Kobasic

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Shirley Mary Kobasic, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Wauwatosa, WI, on Monday, September 21, 2026. Shirley was born on April 4, 1950, in Escanaba, MI, to Frank and Mary (nee Kolich) Kobasic. She attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from Escanaba ...

Joan Winifred King

RAPID RIVER — Joan Winifred King, 97, of Rapid River, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, leaving earth to join her beloved daughter Andrea and husband Jack. Joan is survived by her son, Christopher (Christine) King and son-in-law, Jon Vigi. In keeping with Joan’s wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.

Terry Lee Meeker

WAUSAU, Wis. — Terry Lee Meeker, age 76, of Wausau, Wisconsin, formerly of Everett, Washington area, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on March 3, 1950, in Bowling Green, Ohio, the son of Floyd ...

Joseph E. Grondine

ESCANABA — Joseph “Joe” E. Grondine, 99, Escanaba, passed away on Sunday September 20, 2026 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. He was born on January 25, 1927 in Spalding, MI, son of the late Wilfred and Albena (Laurin) Grondine Sr. On July 12, 1969 he married the former Mary “Mary Lou” ...

Homer A. Stafford

GLADSTONE — Homer “Stubby” Arthur Stafford passed away on September 22, 2026, at his home in Gladstone, Michigan after a long battle with COPD. Stubby was born on February 21, 1950, in Jamestown, New York, the son of Arthur and Margaret (Entrot) Stafford. Stubby is survived by his ...

Jolane H. Nelson

GLADSTONE — Jolane H. Nelson, age 85, of Gladstone passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Jolane was born on September 16,1941 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Steve and Hildegard (Lindquist) Johnson. Early in Jo’s ...