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Joanne M. Chenier

GLADSTONE — Joanne M. Chenier, 77, of Gladstone, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at her winter home in Hudson, Fla. Among survivors aree her husband, Norman. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at the Bark River Bible Church with Pastor Bradley Cochrane officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Burial will take place in the Escanaba Township Cemetery. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Ann Marie Olsen

GLADSTONE, Mich. — Ann Marie Olsen, age 68, of Gladstone passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home. Her husband Robert Olsen is listed among the surviving family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Olsen family. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.

Samantha ‘Sammie’ Marie (Tomac) Shrove

ESCANABA — Samantha ‘Sammie’ Marie (Tomac) Shrove, 36, of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, from a kayaking accident. Samantha was born at KI Swayer Air Force Base on September 4, 1987, the daughter of Ronald Tomac Jr. and Dawn (Clavell) Dean. She graduated from James ...

Melodie A. Rodgers

ESCANABA — Melodie A. Rodgers, age 59, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at her home in Escanaba. Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, July 15, at New Life Church in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Melodie Rodgers will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at ...

Paul B. Hammond

GLADSTONE — Paul B. Hammond, age 85, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home. Listed among the surviving family is his wife Judy. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 17, at First Lutheran Church in Gladstone from 2 to 4 p.m. Military honors will be presented at 4 p.m. with a service to follow officiated by Pastor Elisabeth Daniels. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. A full obituary will be forthcoming and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.

Franklin Joseph ‘Joe’ Nowack

SPALDING — Franklin Joseph “Joe” Nowack, 84, Spalding. Friends and family sadly bid farewell to a local legend, Joe (aka Hydro, Highfox) Nowack on Monday, July 8, 2024. Joe was born in Spalding, Michigan on Leap Year, February 29, 1940 to Frank (Farmer) and Amy (Fazette) Nowack. He ...