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Obituaries

Cheryl Kerr

NEWBERRY, MI-Cheryl Jane Kerr (Waara), 66, died June 2, 2025 at Newberry Assisted Living in Newberry, MI after a decade’s long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born August 16, 1958 to John and Janet Waara in Baraga, MI. She earned her nursing degree from Gogebic Community College in ...

Debra Nance

MARQUETTE, MI - Debra Sue Nance passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 63 on May 29, 2025, of natural causes. Debra was born in Munising, Michigan, on December 10, 1961, to Morris and Ruth (Vartti) Nance. She grew up all over the Upper Peninsula, graduating from Westwood High School ...

Sally May

MARQUETTE, MI-Sally Nan May (nee Bagby), born May 1, 1938, passed away peacefully at home with family on May 31, 2025 from complications of various medical challenges in recent months. She graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Merchandising. Sally leaves behind her ...

Ronald Matthew Kangas

GWINN, MI-Ronald Matthew Kangas, age 74, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Trillium House in Marquette, Michigan. Born April 15, 1951, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Eino Kangas and Pearl (Hedstrom) Kangas, he graduated from Gwinn High School in 1969. After graduation he worked several jobs ...

Deidre Mering

MARQUETTE, MI - Deidre B. Mering, age 79, of Marquette, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, in the loving care of her family. Deidre was born January 17, 1946, in Anniston, Alabama, to W.B. and Louise King. Growing up in a military family, her childhood was spent in Japan, Hawaii, and San ...

Gregory Hintsala

HANES CITY, FL - Gregory Paul (Greg/ Goober) Hintsala, 68, passed away at home, surrounded by family on February 6th, 2025 in Haines City, FL following a long illness. He was born April 12th, 1956 in Marquette, MI to Paul and Beverly (Lyyski) Hintsala. His memory lives on with his wife of 44 ...