MARQUETTE, MI-Diana T. Schaffer, 86, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Diana was born on July 29, 1939, in Detroit, MI, to Joseph and Mary (Paulikis) ...
MARQUETTE, MI-Angel M. Lerlie, 51, of Marquette, passed away at her home on October 16, 2025. Born in Marquette on September 7, 1974, she was the daughter of Tom Lerlie and Terry A. Abbott. A devoted caretaker throughout her life, Angel lovingly cared for people of all ages, young to old, and ...
NEGAUNEE, MI-Ryan Joseph Maino, 46, of Negaunee, entered eternal life Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at his home. Ryan was born December 4, 1978 in Ishpeming to Joseph and Jean (Jalonen) Maino. As a kid, Ryan was a pistol, just ask his babysistters: Debbie, Sheri, Tricia and Michelle. Ryan ...
GWINN, MI-Patricia A. Liubakka, 87, of Gwinn, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born October 10, 1938, in Marquette, a daughter of Edward and Muriel (Doidge) Lawry. She was raised in Marquette in the same house where her Dad was born. While ...
REPUBLIC, MI-Mildred M. Alatalo (Millie), age 83 a lifelong resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ishpeming on June 13, 1942, to the late John and Ellen (Hendrickson) Augustson, Millie grew up in Republic, attending school there and proudly graduating with the Class of 1960. After a period of working in Milwaukee WI, she returned to Republic and married her husband of 60 years, Fred (Pete) Alatalo on April 3, 1965. Millie was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in ...
MARQUETTE, MI-It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Adam Rantanen, who left this world on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at the age of 25. Born on Friday, August 25th, 2000, in Marquette, Michigan, Jack remained a cherished resident of his hometown throughout his ...
