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Gary Thomas

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Gary Thomas, age 81, passed away June 7, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. He was born July 27, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. His family moved to Escanaba six years later. He was the son of Francis and Alma (Niemi) Thomas and is survived by wife, Virginia; son, Michaell; and daughters, ...

David Michael Christianson

GLADSTONE — David Michael Christianson, age 82, of Gladstone passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Aurora Health Center in Marinette, Wis. He was born May 30, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa and at age 13 the family moved to St. Ignace, Mich. and Dave graduated from St. Ignace High School in 1961. ...

Clara Bricco

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Clara Bricco of Pensacola, Fla. passed away May 25, 2024 at 104 years of age. Clara’s family will receive friends at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services celebrating the life of Clara will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski of All Saints Catholic Church officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Betty J. Petter

KIPLING — Betty J. Petter, age 76, of Kipling, formerly of Texas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Petter family.

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Goulais

ESCANABA — Elizabeth (Betty) M. Goulais, aged 104, passed into eternity June 13, 2024. Betty was a 1939 Graduate of Escanaba Area High School. Betty spent her entire life serving others, starting after high school by attending Northwestern University School of Nursing. At the start of ...

David Paul Young

GLADSTONE — David Paul Young, 62, of Gladstone, passed away at his home on June 14, 2024 of natural causes. David was born November 25, 1961 and was a lifelong resident of Gladstone. David was self employed in construction and roofing for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and ...