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Obituaries

Audrey C. Kaufman

MARQUETTE, MI - Audrey C. Kaufman’s life journey came to an end on Monday, November 20, 2023 in Marquette, Michigan at her Point Loma home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, ...

Lyle Rutter

LIMESTONE, MI - Lyle Rutter, age 71, of Limestone, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at UPHS – Marquette following a brief illness. Visitation will be on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Limestone Baptist Church from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Rev. Ted Jolls will conduct Lyle’s funeral at 2:00 ...

Dean R. Hallifax

Dean Richard Hallifax passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center on Friday November 17, 2023. Dean was born March 6, 1954 in Marquette, Michigan to Richard and Mary Jayne Hallifax. He enjoyed a healthy traditional childhood as life was special growing up in ...

Gary B. Connors

ISHPEMING, MI - Gary B. Connors, age 63, longtime area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 20, 2023 at UP Health System Marquette with his loving family by his side. Gary was born in West Allis, WI on June 21, 1960, son of the late Thomas and Sharon (Hendrickson) Connors. He ...

Randi J. Laasko

DIORITE, MI - Randi J. Laakso, age 67, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday November 17, 2023 at her son’s home while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice. Randi was born in Ishpeming on March 6, 1956, daughter of the late Arthur and Anona (Sundlie) ...

Luey David Edward Smith

MUNISING, MI - Luey David Edward Smith, age 39, of Munising, died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Bowerman Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. David’s funeral service will begin at 1:00 ...