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Shannon A. Kee

MUNISING, MI - Shannon A. Kee, age 52, of Munising, died under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice on Saturday morning, January 6, 2024. A celebration of Shannon’s life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Munising. Her completed obituary may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net.

Peter Leon Kadish

CHRISTMAS, MI - Peter Leon Kadish, age 76, of Christmas, died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home the early morning of Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on June 10, 1947 to the late Peter and Mary (Galantowicz) Kadish. His parents, sisters, and Pete were members at St. Elizabeth Church in Wyandotte. Pete was a member of the Class of 1965 at Roosevelt High School. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy at the age of seventeen on January 30, 1965. He spent most of the time in the service stationed out of Kamiseya, Japan. Pete was honorably discharged on June 13, ...

Darlene Parolini

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, MI - Darlene Celestine Parolini, 83, of Negaunee Township, passed away peacefully Monday evening, April 8, 2024 at Eastwood Nursing Center. Arrangements and a complete obituary is forthcoming, and will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.

Larry Willard Stratton

NEGAUNEE, MI - Larry Willard Stratton, 83 of Negaunee, MI passed away on April 2, 2024, at his beloved childhood home in Otsego, MI. He was born on March 2,1941 in Plainwell, MI to Willard and Rhetha Stratton. Larry graduated from Otsego High School in 1960. Larry met the love of his life, ...

Michael Cowling

REPUBLIC, MI - Michael James “Mike” Cowling, age 74, Republic resident passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at UP Health System Marquette. Michael was born in Marquette, Michigan on February 28, 1950. He served his country in the US Army with two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mike received ...

Michael Leppanen

EBEN JUNCTION, MI - Michael “Mike” Willard Leppanen sadly passed on April 4th, 2024, at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones, after battling chronic health issues. He was born on September 12, 1943 in Marquette to Willard and Joan (Shorkey) Leppanen. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Mike was a hardworking, intelligent, and caring man. He graduated from Eben Junction High School in 1962. He was married to his high school sweetheart Flora for 63 years. He spent his career at Kimberly Clark in Munising. ...