Joseph J. Rappette
ESCANABA — Joseph Jay Rappette, age 65 of Escanaba passed away of natural causes on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
Bonnie Jean Lee
RAPID RIVER — Bonnie Jean Lee, age 82, of Rapid River, passed away early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Her husband Roy Lee preceded her in death in July of 2026. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Lee family.
James L. Vrbensky
GLADSTONE — James L. Vrbensky, age 92, of Gladstone, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Vrbensky family.
Michael Rian
RAPID RIVER -- Michael Rian, age 70, of Rapid River (Stonington) passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
Helga A. Perryman
ESCANABA — Helga A. Perryman, age 90, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
Ronald Peltin
ESCANABA — Ronald Peltin, 80, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2026. Born February 13, 1946, Ron grew up in Escanaba as the cherished son of John and Marie Peltin. After graduating from Holy Name High School, he built a lifelong career as a self-employed ...