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Richard “Byrd” Kramer

CHASSELL, MI - The world lost a good man when Byrd Kramer passed away on February 20 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was kind, gentle, honest, generous, funny, and well loved by everyone who knew him. He was born Richard L. Kramer in Bradford, PA and enrolled in the US Air Force after ...

Frank William Ross

TRENARY, MI- Frank William Ross, 79, of Trenary, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. Born March 30, 1946, in Munising, Michigan, to Frank and Doris (Whitman) Ross, and they moved to Flint when Frank was at a young age. At just ...

Joan C. Bennett

MARQUETTE, MI - Joan Claire Bennett, 86, of Marquette, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, at her home. She was born March 29, 1939, in Marquette, the daughter of Dr. Bernhardt and Agnes (Durboraw) Micklow. She was a graduate of Graveraet High School and was a proud ...

Catherine A. Hakala

FLINT, MI- 5/9/1958- 2/25/2025 Catherine A. Hakala, was born in Flint, Michigan to Emil and Barbara Larson and graduated from Gwinn High School in 1978. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Jon, sons Christopher and Emil Castignanie, grandchildren Graham, Emma, ...

Timothy J. Kivela

EAGAN, MN - Timothy James Kivela, age 67 of Eagan, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in White Bear Lake, MN. Tim was born on July 23, 1958 in Escanaba, MI to Jack and Kathleen (Kepler) Kivela Tauch and spent his early life in Marquette, MI. He grew up making lifelong ...

Terry R. Millimaki

ISHPEMING, MI - Terry R. Millimaki, age 79, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away peacefully Monday, February 9, 2026 at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by family. Terry was born July 22, 1946 to Roy and Emily (Lehtinen) Millimaki. He grew up in Ishpeming and graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1964. Following high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. After his military service, he began his long career with Cleveland Cliffs, retiring in 2004. Terry loved fishing and hunting, and especially treasured time ...