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Vicki Sibley

Vicki Sibley

Apr 6, 2024

Gwinn, MI- Vicki Lynn (Armatti) Sibley, age 72, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by the comfort of her family at Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Vicki was born on June 19, 1951, to Battista and Edith (Storti) Armatti, and was one of seven Armatti children. She was a graduate of Gwinn High School Class...

Michael Denofre Jr.

Michael Denofre Jr.

Apr 5, 2024

Las Vegas, NV - It is with deep sadness that we must  inform you of our Dear Son's passing at the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from an apparent heart attack on 05 April 2024.

Michael was born September 1, 1975 in Ishpeming, the son of Michael and Maxine Denofre. Michael graduated from...

Michael Cowling

Michael Cowling

Apr 5, 2024

Republic, MI- Michael James "Mike" Cowling, age 74, Republic resident passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at UP Health System Marquette.

Michael was born in Marquette, Michigan on February 28, 1950. He served his country in the US Army with two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mike received his GED from the Nice Community Schools.

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Florence Pohlman

Florence Pohlman

Apr 4, 2024

Ishpeming, MI- Florence Ann (Campbell) Pohlman, age 87, a longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Florence was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 8, 1936, a daughter of the late Lawrence "Larry" D. and Florence (Mitchell) Campbell. She grew up in Negaunee where she graduated from Negaunee...

Rosemarie Strom

Rosemarie Strom

Mar 29, 2024

Ishpeming, MI- Rosemarie (Valente) Strom, age 85 lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, and staff at MCMFC.

Rosemarie was born August 10, 1938, in Ishpeming, to Frank S. and Cecelia T. (Sarvello)...

David Nault

David Nault

Mar 26, 2024

Marquette, MI- David Wilfred Nault, 81, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Marquette, MI. He was born on October 28, 1942, in Ishpeming, MI. David graduated from Ishpeming High School and later became a proud veteran with a military association in the Army National Guard as a medic.

Once out of the Army, David worked his...

Sandra J. Smith

Sandra J. Smith

Mar 24, 2024

Negaunee- Sandra Jean Smith, age 75, longtime Gladstone resident, and most recently of Negaunee, passed away on Sunday March 24, 2024 at the Eastwood Nursing Center while in the loving care of her son, and nursing home staff.

Sandra was born in Port Huron, MI on June 6, 1948, daughter of the late Harold and Phyllis (Dandron)...

Elizabeth G. Coron

Elizabeth G. Coron

Mar 22, 2024

Elizabeth G. "Sis" Coron

Ishpeming, MI - Elizabeth G. "Sis" Coron, age 104, lifelong area resident passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, and the caring, compassionate staffs of MCMCF and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.

Elizabeth was born in...

Rosanne M. Anderson

Rosanne M. Anderson

Mar 19, 2024

Ishpeming, MI - Rosanne Marie Anderson, age 84, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee where she had resided for the past year.

Rosanne was born in Ishpeming on August 9, 1939, a daughter of the late Mary (Bertucci) and Exavier "Jerry" Racine. She was...

William E. Degenaro

William E. Degenaro

Mar 16, 2024

REPUBLIC, MI - William E. DeGenaro, age 86, of Republic, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Trillium Hospice House in Marquette.

Bill was born in Chicago, IL on October 19, 1937, a son of the late Marion (Seidel) and Charles E. DeGenaro. He grew up in Evanston where he graduated from high school and...

Michael A. Rajewski

Michael A. Rajewski

Mar 13, 2024

Michigamme, MI- Michael A. Rajewski (Big Mike), passed away on March 13, 2024, after a brief illness at his home in Michigamme, MI. Born January 18, 1948, in Bay City Michigan. He was a mechanic in the United States Air Force and worked as an inspector in the airline industry.

Mike is survived by his brother- David...

Bruce A. Pantti

Bruce A. Pantti

Mar 13, 2024

Republic- Bruce A. "Pont" Pantti, age 70, passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024 at his home in Republic. Bruce was born in Republic, MI on April 21, 1953, and graduated from Republic High School with the class of 1971, and the went on to receive his bachelor's degree in Accounting from Northern Michigan University.

Bruce loved...

Gale Aho

Gale Aho

Mar 13, 2024

Ishpeming, MI- Gale Aho, age 63, of 533 Jasper St. Ishpeming, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Gale was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on October 4, 1960, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Asgaard) Aho.

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Gary Ostermeyer

Gary Ostermeyer

Mar 11, 2024

Ishpeming- Gary Ostermeyer passed away at the age of 72 after a brief battle with cancer on March 11, 2024.

Gary was born to Henry and Helen (Mulgren) Ostermeyer in Ishpeming on November 14, 1951. After graduating from Ishpeming High School, he graduated from NMU with plans to be a teacher. One semester as a student teacher...

August Baggiore

August Baggiore

Mar 11, 2024

Ishpeming, MI- August "Augy, Bags" Baggiore passed away peacefully at the age of 100 ½ (as he liked to say) surrounded by his family on March 11, 2024.

Augy was born in Negaunee Cambria location to John and Marietta (Dighera) Baggiore. He worked in several local mines before retiring in 1982. Augy loved sitting on his patio,...

Bryan R. Nurmela

Bryan R. Nurmela

Mar 10, 2024

Three Lakes- Bryan R. Nurmela, age 33, lifelong area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 10, 2024.

Bryan was born in Ishpeming on September 22, 1990, son of the late Arnold Nurmela and Laura (Maki) Nurmela. He attended NICE Community Schools and graduated from Westwood High School with the class of 2010. Byan worked at the...

James "Jim" Manty

James "Jim" Manty

Mar 5, 2024

Tilden Twp, MI- James M. "Jim" Manty, age 68, entered eternal life on Tuesday March 5, 2024, in Italy while on vacation with his wife JoAnn.

James was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 30, 1955, a son of the late William A. and Rose T. (Marra) Manty. Jim was a 1973 graduate of Ishpeming High School...

Pauline S. Argall

Pauline S. Argall

Mar 2, 2024

Ishpeming- Pauline S. Argall, age 70, longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024 at her home, while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Pauline was born on December 9, 1953, daughter of the late Leonard and Janet (Kerkela) Linna. She grew up in Republic, and attended Republic...

Kristin M. Marietti

Kristin M. Marietti

Feb 29, 2024

Ishpeming, MI - Kristin M. Marietti, age 58, of 102 E. Canda St., Ishpeming, was pronounced dead on Friday February 29, 2024 at her home.

Kristin was born in Marquette on February 16, 1966, a daughter of Katheryn (Smith) and the late Verlin Belfry. She graduated from high school in Mt. Pleasant, MI.  Kris' life took her...

Robert "Fuzz" Emanuelson Sr.

Robert "Fuzz" Emanuelson Sr.

Feb 25, 2024

Ishpeming, MI- Robert F. "Fuzz" Emanuelson, Sr., age 81, Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Robert was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 16, 1942, a son of the late Arnold A. and Mary M. (Dymond) Emanuelson. Fuzz worked for Holli Forest Products as a logger and...

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