Laurel "Lori" Landqvist
Jul 26, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Laurel Landqvist, age 65, died on July 26, 2026.
Laurel was born on July 2, 1961, in Marquette, MI, to Lawrence Spencer and Patricia Clinefelter, and grew up in Negaunee.
Known by her friends as Lori, she was kind, caring, and spent most of her career as a caregiver. Much of her free time was spent creating crafts, weaving,...
Clifford A. Heliste
Aug 4, 2026
Ishpeming- Clifford A. “Cliff” Heliste, age 73, longtime area resident, passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family, and nursing home staff.
Cliff was born in Ishpeming on February 3, 1953, son of the late Arthur Heliste and Frances Anderson. He attended Ishpeming High School and graduated...
Reino A. Linne
Aug 3, 2026
MICHIGAMME, MI - Reino A. Linne, age 93, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026, while in the comforting care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
A memorial mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Champion, MI, on Friday, August 14, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and go until...
John W. Innerebner
Aug 1, 2026
Ishpeming- John W. Innerebner, age 72, longtime area resident, passed away on August 1, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of nursing home staff.
John was born in Ishpeming on April 22, 1954, son of the late Herbert and Irene (Seefelt) Innerebner. He honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War...
Kenneth J. Racine
Jul 30, 2026
Ishpeming- Kenneth J. Racine, age 68, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away at his home on Thursday July 30, 2026.
Kenny Joe was born in Ishpeming on September 5, 1957, son of the late Kenneth G. and Patricia (Polkki) Racine. He attended Ishpeming High School and graduated with the class of 1975. Kenny Joe then went on to study at Northern Michigan...
Jay M. Blewett
Jul 27, 2026
Ishpeming- Jay M. Blewett, age 60, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Monday July 27, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette, after an unexpected, brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Jay was born on June 23, 1966 to James and Karen (Ollila) Blewett. He grew up in Ishpeming’s Eighth Addition, a great neighborhood.
Jay was a 1985 graduate of...
Barbara A. Emanuelson
Jul 27, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Barbara A. Emanuelson, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Monday, July 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice staff.
Barbara was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on November 25, 1947, to Sidney and Shirley (Perrault) Vial. She spent her early childhood in Ishpeming before her family relocated to...
Ross Ardean Hintsala
Jul 27, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Ross Ardean Hintsala, age 66, of Ishpeming, died Monday July 27, 2026, at home while in the comforting care of his caregivers and family.
Ross was born on February 6, 1960, in Ishpeming to Jacob and Irene (Prusi) Hintsala, the youngest of his large family. He attended Marquette schools.
Ross lived at home in Black River location near Republic...
James "Jimmy" P. Hosey
Jul 24, 2026
CHAMPION TOWNSHIP, MI – The family of James “Jimmy” Patrick Hosey, is saddened to announce his passing at his home on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the age of 63. He was born May 25, 1963 in London England, to Joseph and JoAnn (Eliassen) Hosey.
After graduating from Rudyard High School, Class of 1981, Jimmy served in the U.S. Navy. A...
Mitano M. Meingin
Jul 21, 2026
Ishpeming- Mitano M. Meingin, age 71, longtime area resident, passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2026 at his home.
Mitano was born on June 1, 1955 in Truk, Uman Island in Micronesia, son of the late Karuo and Inerik (Kikicho) Meingin. He grew up on the Island eventually moving to the United States where he lived in various places before settling...
Candice L. Delarye
Jul 17, 2026
Ishpeming- Candice Delarye, age 65, longtime area resident, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday July 17, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and nursing home staff.
Candice was born on December 17, 1960 in Ishpeming, daughter of the late Theodore and Myra (Eman) Delarye. She grew...
Cindy L. DeGarmo
Jul 10, 2026
Marquette, MI – Cindy Lee Kyllonen (DeGarmo), 55, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a short illness while in the wonderful care of UP Home Health and Hospice and the compassionate staff at Norlite Nursing Center.
Cindy was born on February 18, 1971. She was known for her loving heart, caring nature, and happy-go-lucky spirit. She had a remarkable ability...
David J. Susan
Jul 6, 2026
DAVID J. SUSAN (October 7, 1945 - July 6, 2026 ) David Susan passed away on July 6, 2026 in Marquette, Michigan.
Pastor Susan’s ministry touched three nations over six decades of following Jesus, who kept leading him to people and places where all could serve together. Growing up Lutheran in several of these United States, David early discerned a call...
Earl R. Knutson
Jul 6, 2026
Ishpeming- Earl R. Knutson, age 89, longtime area resident, passed away early on Monday July 6, 2026 at UP Health System Bell while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff.
Earl was born in Valders, WI on May 14, 1937, son of the late Hover and Ruth (Hecker) Knutson. He graduated from Valders High School with the class...
Kathryn Gagliardi
Jul 4, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - It is with deep sadness that the family of Kathryn Gagliardi shares that she passed peacefully on July 4, 2026, at 77 years of age. Kathy was born in 1948 and grew up with numerous aunts, uncles and first cousins as part of her upbringing in Ishpeming, Michigan. She was a lifelong member of the St. John...
Sandra J. Mager
Jul 2, 2026
Ishpeming- Sandra “Sandy” Mager, age 77, of Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by the love of her family. We are deeply grateful to the nurses, CNA's and other staff at Marquette County Medical Care Facility, whose kindness and attentive care brought comfort to our Mom/Nana and our family.
Sandy was...
Sandra L. Johnson
Jul 1, 2026
Sandra Lee Johnson (née Goyen), 77, of Oswego, Illinois, born in Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Sandra, affectionately known as Sandy, was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, faithful friend, and beloved wife. She is survived by her three sons: Don (Carolyn) Evans, Mark (Wendy) Evans, and Eric (Mari) Evans. She also leaves behind six cherished grandchildren:...
Patricia M. Cornish
Jul 1, 2026
Ishpeming- Patricia (Patty) M. Cornish, age 71, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2026 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.
Patty was born in Key West, FL on March 5, 1955, daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Sullivan) Cornish. She attended Chassell High School and attended both Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities earning her RN degree....
Wilma E. DuMoulin
Jun 26, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI - Wilma E. DuMoulin, age 83, of Republic, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at UP Health System – Marquette.
Wilma was born on November 2, 1942, in Rochester, New York, to Sonnie and Viola (Earl) Baguley. She was raised in Ontario, Canada, alongside her two sisters and attended the Delhi school system.
Following school, Wilma moved to...
Agnes Marie Foster
Jun 22, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Agnes Marie Foster, age 73, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 22, 2026, while surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and the compassionate care of UP Home Health and Hospice.
Agnes was born on October 28, 1952, in Marquette, Michigan, to Theodore and Agnes (Anderson) Hokenson. A lifelong resident of...
