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Cedric S. Halfaday

WILSON — Cedric Shaweygeshick Halfaday, 43, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly at his home as a result of an accident. Among survivors include his wife, Nicole Halfaday; son, Nathan Halfaday; daughter, Sharidyn Halfaday; his father, Terry (Daise) Brunette; siblings, Jeremy (Mia) Brunette, Shawn Paul, and Natasha Halfaday. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 24th beginning at 4 p.m. at the Hannahville Community Center. Traditional pipe ceremony will begin at approximately 7 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday, September 25th at 10 a.m. with the burial to follow ...

Samuel A. Trentin

ESCANABA — Samuel A. Trentin, 78, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at his son’s home in DeWitt, Michigan. He was born on August 15, 1948, in Escanaba, the son of Patrick and Patricia (Donovan) Trentin. Sam graduated from Escanaba High School and went on ...

Shirley Kobasic

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Shirley Kobasic, age 76, former Escanaba resident passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at her home in Wauwatosa, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Thomas C. Vitito

CURTIS, Mich. — Thomas C. Vitito passed away on September 12, 2026, doing one of the many chores he loved, hauling wood for a winter of gathering around the fireplace each evening with the love of his life, Sandra Vitito. Thomas was born on February 2, 1939, to Wesley and Marion Vitito in ...

Timothy F. Johnson

ESCANABA — Timothy Frank Johnson, age 69, of Escanaba passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Tim was born may 27, 1957 in Escanaba, the son of George and Marlene (Harris) Johnson. He graduated from the Escanaba High School in 1975. He served his ...

Robert N. Druding

GLADSTONE — Robert N. Druding, age 71, of Gladstone passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at UP Health Systems in Marquette. His loving wife, Cathy (Young) Druding is listed among surviving family. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Druding family.