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Jeffrey Kobasic

Jeffrey Paul (Bosko) Kobasic, age 68, passed away on April 15, 2026 at Cristian Park Village. He was born June 18, 1957, in Escanaba, the youngest child of Mary Grace (Ammel) and Ivan Anthony Kobasic. A memorial service will be held in Ludington Park Pavillion on Thursday, June 18 from 4-7 p.m., hosted by his wife Tina and family. All are invited to celebrate the life of a wonderful man, and share stories, jokes and memories. Light food and refreshments will be served.

William Kilponen memorial service

HANCOCK — Friends and family of William R Kilponen, join us for a Memorial Service on June 20, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock MI. Service begins at 3 p.m. and we will provide coffee, cookies and conversation in the church social hall from 4-6 p.m.

Joseph Rousseau Sr.

GLADSTONE — Joseph A. Rousseau, Sr, age 85 of Gladstone passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday evening, June 15, 2026. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A funeral service will folllowing visiting hours at 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Rousseau family.

Janet Reiffers

TRAVERSE CITY — Janet Clare Reiffers, 67, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 in the care of the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Among survivors include her siblings, Jim (Margaret) Reiffers, Mary Kay Reiffers, Lisa Gilbert, Gerald (Rhonda) Reiffers, and Paul Reiffers (Karen Wierenga). Visitation will take place on Friday, June 19th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at noon with Rev. Timothy Ferguson officiating. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Alma Jondrow

GLADSTONE — Alma Jean ("Jean") Jondrow, age 99½, of Gladstone, Michigan, passed away peacefully while in the care of Transitions Assisted Living with her dear friends Denise Dufek and Julie Aschbacher at her side on December 6, 2025. Born on July 4, 1926, in Billings, Montana, Jean was the ...

Henry Hoier

ESCANABA — Henry "Happy Hank" Hoier, age 82, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side. A military service is scheduled for June 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Escanaba Township Cemetery in Flat Rock. Friends may join on June 20, 2026 from 2:00 until 5:00 PM to celebrate Hank’s life at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall at 2601 North 30th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Hoier family. Messages of condolence may be offered at www.skradskifuneralhomes.com