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Obituaries

G. Katherine “Katie” Wright

MARQUETTE, MI- Grace Katherine “Katie” Wright, age 97, of Marquette, entered eternal life Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at home, in the loving, comforting care of her husband and a dedicated team of caregivers, to whom the family is grateful for the excellent care provided during her final ...

Effie E. Jussila

MARQUETTE, MI- Effie Eleanor Jussila, age 85 of Marquette, passed away on January 23rd, 2024, following a short illness. Her daughter, Kristen and granddaughter, Claire, with help from other family and friends, cared for her at home until her death. Effie was born in Barton, New York on June ...

John Steven Clark

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – John “Jack” Steven Clark, age 70, passed away January 22, 2024 unexpectedly from natural causes at his apartment. John was born in Ishpeming on October 18, 1953, a son of the late Sally J. (McVannel) and John P. “Jocko” Clark. He was a graduate of Ishpeming High ...

Oralia Fortin

ISHPEMING, MI – On January 17th our little dancer, Oralia, passed away together with her best friend, in each other’s arms. As we bid farewell to our 2000 Millennium baby, we do it with our hearts filled with gratitude for the many times we got to watch her dance. Oralia is survived by ...

Bruce John Carlson

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, MI - Bruce John Carlson, age 72, of Chocolay Township, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Mission Point Nursing Center in Ishpeming. Honoring his request no services will be held. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of ...

David Babcock

HOLLY SPRINGS, MS- David Russell Babcock, age 82, of Holly Springs, Mississippi, and former Marquette area resident, passed away December 19, 2023, at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Honoring his request, no public services will be held. Fassbender Swanson ...