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Dennis L. Ketcham

GLADSTONE — Dennis Leon Ketcham, age 72, passed away at Iron Mountain VA Medical Center on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Dennis was born on April 13, 1954, in Gladstone, Michigan, to Edward and Violet (Trenton) Ketcham. He attended Gladstone High School before proudly serving his country in ...

Patrick J. Madden

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Patrick "Pat" Joseph Madden, 60, passed away on Sept. 4, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A funeral service will follow with military honors at 1:30 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.

Francis Shepeck

GLADSTONE — Francis "Frank" Shepeck, age 66, of Gladstone passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Patrick J. Madden

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Patrick "Pat" Joseph Madden, 60, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Green Bay, WI. Pat was born on May 25, 1966, in Gladstone, Michigan. He was the child of Douglas and Roseann (Sirola) Madden. Pat graduated from Gladstone Area Schools Class of 1984. Pat enlisted into ...

Thomas W. Ross

ESCANABA — Thomas “Tom” William Ross, 71, of Escanaba, MI, passed away at his home September 4, 2026. Tom is survived by his wife, Susie Ross of Escanaba; daughters, Angela (Chris) Van Stavern, Brenda (Edward) Adiska, and Michelle (Jeffery) Noggle; and son, Buddy (Amy) Blahnik. Per Tom’s request, there will be no traditional funeral services. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 4:00-8:00PM at the Gladstone Knights of Columbus Hall. The arrangements are in the care of Crawford Funeral Homes.

Joanne A. Tardiff

GLADSTONE — Joanne A. Tardiff, age 90, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Aurora Medical Center in Marinette, Wisconsin, on Friday, September 4, 2026. The Skradski Funeral Home of Gladstone is assisting the Tardiff family.