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Joel R. Prater

Joel Raymond Prater, age 66, of Manistique, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Emmons Adult Care Home. Born on April 2, 1960, in Manistique, Joel was the son of Frederick "Buck" and Mary (Mathison) Prater. He graduated from Manistique High School in 1978 and ...

Lorrie A. Lazear

ESCANABA — Lorrie A. Lazear, age 63, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral services are being planned for Monday, August 24, 2026 and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Lazear family.

Jon Allen Neisius

ESCANABA — Jon Allen Neisius, age 88, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, August 04, 2026 at his Home in Escanaba surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Ralph A. Johnson

ROCK — Ralph A. Johnson, age 75, of Rock passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

Richard D. Cayer

ESCANABA — Richard Dale Cayer was born in Escanaba on September 10, 1947. He passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026 at the age of 78. Richard retired from the Teamsters Union after having working in road construction for over 40 years. In his garage, he loved working on and restoring ...

Patricia Cronkhite

GLADSTONE — Patricia “Pat” Cronkhite, age 68, of Gladstone, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Cronkhite family. To offer a message of condolence please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.