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Bernie W. Kylma

GWINN, MI- Bernie William Kylma, 84, of Gwinn, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Michigan Veterans Homes DJ Jacobetti. He was born November 21, 1941, in Kettle River, Minnesota, a son of Arthur and Elsie (Hill) Kylma. Bernie joined the US Air Force when he was 18 years old. He served 20 years, was a Vietnam veteran and retired in 1979. Following his military retirement, Bernie worked at Superior Auto Glass with his many friends and colleagues. He learned to weld and spent countless hours in his garage working on projects including building his own truck and pontoon boat. He ...

Rita Marie Fortin

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, MI ­ Rita Marie Fortin, age 96, of Marquette Township, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home. Rita was born on August 25, 1929, in Marquette, a daughter of Earl and Orelia (Bolduc) Ocha. She was raised in Marquette Township at the little store ...

Peter Hayward Archibald

MINNETONKA, MN-Age 89, of Minnetonka, passed away December 4, 2025. Born and raised in Ishpeming, Michigan, by parents Inez and Robert Archibald. Peter was an avid sportsman and lover of the outdoors. He downhill skied for years and brought his family along for the thrill. He found much joy ...

Patricia Ann Jensen

MARQUETTE, MI - Patricia Ann Jensen, age 88, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Patricia was born on March 15, 1937 and raised in South Marquette, the daughter of Henry and Irene (L’Huillier) Sievers and was a graduate ...

Raymond Durant

SANDS TOWNSHIP, MI- Raymond Edmond Durant, 83, of Sands Township, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at UP Health System while in the care of his loving family. Ray was born at home in Republic March 27, 1942 to Henry and Aili (Maki) Durant and attended Republic Central School. He was ...

David Keith Hytinen

GWINN, MI- David Keith Hytinen, 74, of Gwinn, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30, 2025. Born August 17, 1951, in Ishpeming, Michigan, he was the son of Eino Hytinen and Beatrice (Connors) Bragg. David (Dave) was a devoted husband to Kathy (d. 2022), the best father and ...