Kandy Lynn LaMere
Jun 15, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - Kandy Lynn LaMere, age 68, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at UP Health System - Marquette on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Kandy was born on February 26, 1958, in Munising, Michigan, to Harold Morin and Alice Burns. She spent her childhood in Gobles, Michigan, alongside her seven siblings. From an early age, Kandy embraced life with a free...
Roy G. Kemppainen
Jun 14, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI - Roy G. Kemppainen, age 87, longtime Republic resident, passed away on Sunday June 14, 2026, at UP Health System Marquette, while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff.
Roy was born in Mass City, MI on December 15, 1938, son of the late Edward Kemppainen and Aili Mattson. He graduated from Mass City High School...
Bernard R. Stephansky
Jun 13, 2026
Marquette- Bernard “Bernie” R. Stephansky of Marquette, Michigan, entered eternal life on June 13, 2026. He had been residing at Mill Creek Assisted Living, where he was surrounded by family, friends, and a caring staff whose compassion and dedication brought him comfort in his final days.
Bernie was born on September 27, 1935, in Crystal Falls, Michigan, to Bernard A. Stephansky...
William "Bill" H. Terres
Jun 13, 2026
ELY TOWNSHIP, MI – William “Bill” H. Terres, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Bill was born on April 20, 1963, in Negaunee, Michigan, to Frederick and Carol (Durocher) Terres. He attended Negaunee Area Schools and graduated from Negaunee High School with the Class of 1981.
From an early age, Bill enjoyed sports and the...
Victoria L. McGreevy
Jun 13, 2026
NEGAUNEE, MI - Victoria “Vicki” McGreevy, age 56, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 13, 2026, at home with her family. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, to the late David Westfall and Linda Houke, and has four brothers, Tim, Greg, Joe, and Chris. She is survived by her husband Tony, two children Amanda and Emily, and...
Janet M. Genord
Jun 11, 2026
Ishpeming- Janet Genord, age 93, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while in the loving care of her family, facility staff and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Janet was born on April 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Leonard and Myrtle (Renstrom) Klippel. She was a lifelong Ishpeming resident...
Colleen H. Sundblad
Jun 11, 2026
Ishpeming- Colleen H. Sundblad, age 97, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Thursday June 11, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her son, UP Home Health and Hospice, and nursing home staff.
Colleen was born in Ishpeming on January 8, 1929, daughter of the late Clayton and Inez (Holmgren) Simons. She grew up...
Patricia "Patti" J. Ogea
Jun 10, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - Patricia "Patti" Ogea, age 66, passed away at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while in the comforting care of her family and MCMCF staff.
Patti was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved with her family to Republic, Michigan, during her childhood. She attended Republic-Michigamme Schools and graduated from high school...
Sharon M. Hanson
May 28, 2026
Negaunee – Sharon M. Hanson, 79, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at Unity Hospice in De Pere, Wisconsin, surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers.
Born on March 16, 1947, in Escanaba, Michigan, Sharon was the daughter of Stanley LeMay and Shirley (Moreau) Shafer. After graduating from high school, she moved to Marquette to attend school, where...
Donald R. Rankinen
May 27, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI – Donald R. Rankinen, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at UP Health System - Marquette, while surrounded by the love and care of his family.
Donald was born on October 27, 1937, in Ishpeming, the son of Clarence and Helmi (Olander) Rankinen. He was raised in Republic and graduated from Republic High School with...
Gene R. Keto
May 26, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Gene Raymond Keto, age 84, of Ishpeming, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at UP Health System – Marquette while in the compassionate care of the ICU staff.
Gene was born in Ishpeming on May 9, 1942, to Walter and Lydia (Manniko) Keto. He graduated from National Mine High School with the Class of 1961.
Following high school, Gene...
Betty A. (Van Driessche) Larson
May 25, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Betty A. (Van Driessche) Larson, age 93, passed away at her home on Monday May 25, 2026, while in the comforting care of her family.
Betty was born April 5, 1933, to Marcella (De Clark) and Edmond Van Driessche in Norway, MI. She lived on a farm in Vulcan until 1941 when the family then moved to Chicago,...
Joseph E. Harper Jr.
May 24, 2026
Joseph Earl Harper, Jr., age 78, passed away on May 24, 2026 in the Philippines, where he had lived with his wife of 25 years, Melency.
Joe embraced life with a love for the outdoors, a deep appreciation for friendship, and a genuine enjoyment of simple pleasures. He was happiest surrounded by good company, exploring the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,...
Wayne A. Vadnais
May 22, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI – Wayne Allen Vadnais, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday May 22, 2026, at UP Health System – Marquette, surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of the ICU staff.
Wayne was born on September 25, 1953, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Dolphus and Tyyne (Maki) Vadnais. The youngest of five children, Wayne learned early...
Robert "Otto" Luoma
May 21, 2026
Ely Twp.- Robert “Otto” Luoma, age 81, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 at his home, while in the loving care of his family, and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Otto was born on February 6, 1945, son of the late Uuno and Alice (Wiljanen) Luoma. He grew up in the Champion area and was a graduate...
Kenneth C. Larson
May 20, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - Kenneth C. Larson, age 95, passed away at his home on Wednesday May 20, 2026, surrounded by the loving care of his family and Lake Superior Home Health and Hospice staff.
Kenneth was born June 2, 1930, to Carl and Sophie (Jarvi) Larson, the third child of a family of five. He grew up in Ishpeming and National...
William E. Eman Sr.
May 20, 2026
Ishpeming- William “Bill” Edward Eman, Sr., age 78, passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at the DJ Jacobetti MI Veterans facility while in the loving care of his family, facility staff, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Bill was born on March 1, 1948 in Ishpeming, son of the late Robert and Ruth (Lloyd) Eman.
Bill was a proud veteran,...
Dennis J. Karuzas
May 17, 2026
NORWAY, MI – Dennis John Karuzas passed away with his daughters by his side on May 17, 2026. Though his loss came far too soon, he leaves behind a lifetime of memories shared with family, friends, and all who knew him.
Dennis was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on May 20, 1963, to Frances and John Karuzas. He graduated from...
Carol J. Beck
May 17, 2026
CHAMPION, MI – Carol J. Beck, age 95, of Champion, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.
Carol was born on August 28, 1930, in Hermansville, Michigan, to the late William and Esther (Bengtson) Laitinen. She made her home in Champion for more than 50 years.
Carol enjoyed painting, decorating cakes, crocheting, and creating...
Sandra R. Salmela
May 16, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Ruth (Nicholas) Salmela, age 75, of Negaunee, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her home in Negaunee.
Sandy was born on April 28, 1951, in Negaunee, Michigan, to Lester and Ruth (Stolnack) Nicholas. She was raised in Negaunee and graduated from Negaunee High School in 1969.
On October 30, 1971, Sandy was united in marriage to...
