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Elaine H. Priuska

NEGAUNEE, MI- Elaine H. Priuska, 97, of Negaunee, passed away on January 23, 2026, under the compassionate care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Elaine was born on December 4, 1928, in Negaunee, to Jalmer O. and Helen (Kiiskila) Riekki. She married Wilho R. Priuska on June 17, 1950, in Palmer, Michigan. Elaine worked for many years as a seamstress at the H.W. Gossard Company in Ishpeming. Elaine enjoyed long walks and shopping, and she had a strong love for animals. She was very active and generous, giving freely to organizations ...

Kim Weiland

MARQUETTE, MI- Kim E. Weiland, 70, of Marquette, passed away on January 22, 2026 at her home. Kim was born on September 22, 1955, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Carl and Janet M. (Spellman) Hill. She was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Foley Catholic High School and attended the University of Michigan and Aquinas College. On March 17, 1979, Kim married Scott Weiland. She devoted 30 years of her professional life to Eastwood Nursing Center, where she served as a social service director. Kim enjoyed playing pool and participated in pool leagues, loved softball, and treasured time spent with her ...

Jamie Ryan Willis

GWINN, MI- Jamie Ryan Willis, 46, of Gwinn, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born March 26, 1979, in Sandusky, Michigan, a son of Ricky and Sandra (Wilkinson) Willis. His family moved to Kalkaska, Michigan when he was a young child. He was raised there and was a ...

Phillip Sherlock

NEGAUNEE TWP., MI- Phil, I doubt you knew what a hole your passing would leave in the lives of all who loved and treasured you. Phil Sherlock, born April 7, 1943 (Mother, Patricia Guillmett & Father, George Sherlock) passed away November 11, 2025. He leaves behind a large and loving family: ...

James S. Talbacka

ISHPEMING, MI ­ James S. Talbacka, age 82, of Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at U.P. Health System ­ Marquette, while in the comforting care of his family and ICU staff. James was born May 25, 1943, in Ishpeming, MI, the son of the late Sulo and Helmi (Laakso) Talbacka. ...

Sharon Landmark

MARQUETTE, MI- Sharon Marie Landmark, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, under the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice following a lengthy illness. Sharon was born on March 23, 1951, in Ishpeming, ...