HUMBOLDT, MI - William Ardean “Art” Lahtela, age 89, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday April 24, 2026, at Brookridge Heights, Marquette, MI, while in the loving care of his family and health care team. Ardean was born on June 1, 1936, son of the late Lydia Josephine (Seppanen) ...
REPUBLIC, MI - Jason L. Perry, age 53, longtime area resident, passed away at his home on Saturday April 18, 2026 following a long illness. Jason was born on July 9, 1972 in Waukesha, WI, son of Geraldine Juchemich and the late Paul Perry. He grew up around the suburbs of Chicago, starting school in Waukegan, IL, and graduating from Zion Benton High School. Jason worked as a heavy equipment operator for Lake County Grading in Libertyville, IL for many years before stepping away to move to Republic to help his father. Jason was a member of the Midwest Operating Engineers Local 150 out ...
AU TRAIN, MI - Jack was born in Streator, Illinois, on September 12, 1952, to James Howard Corcoran and Hildegarde Drinan Corcoran. He died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by friends and caretakers in Munising, Michigan. Private funeral services for Jack will be held at a ...
SAN ANTONIO, TX - James Ronald Parker, 65, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of James Island, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 10, 2026. Born January 14, 1961, in Marquette, Michigan, he was the son of James and Mary Parker of James Island, South Carolina. He moved to James Island with his family in 1967 and was a graduate of Bishop England High School. Mr. Parker retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 24 years of honorable service. Following his military career, he worked in police security for the U.S. government, serving on military ...
MARQUETTE, MI - Dorothy J. Weiland, 97, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Dorothy was born on December 15, 1928, in Marquette, to Harry and Rose (Lowes) Roose. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud graduate ...
MARQUETTE, MI- Brian Scott Lyons, age 71, of Marquette, Michigan, died peacefully on 3/20/2026 while at the Trillium House, under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Brian was born in Marquette on September 30, 1954 to parents, Jane and Clarence Lyons. Brian spent his entire life in the Marquette area, where he enjoyed spending time with friends; playing his guitars; experimenting with new recipes; listening to music and watching movies on TV. He especially enjoyed spending time with his beloved cats, Peter and Woodstock. Brian was also quite the historian, who had fun ...
