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...
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...
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...
Donald Stanaway Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
Gwinn- Donald Richard Stanaway Jr., age 57, passed away late on June 22, 2026 at his home in Gwinn, under the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Donald’s family will host a celebration of his life at the Up North Lodge Event Center on Thursday July 2, 2026 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
A complete obituary with be...
Sally J. Emig
Jun 17, 2026
Sally J. Emig, age 68, Ishpeming resident, passed away on June 17, 2026 at her home while in the loving care of her sister Mary, brother-in-law Bob, best friend Bob, pals Ginger, Jaxon, and Fergie, and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Sally was born on July 8, 1957 in Meadville, PA, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Phelps) Emig. She...
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...
