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Michael James Fries

MARQUETTE, MI – A Celebration of Life, honoring the life of Michael James Fries, will be held on Saturday, November 11, at the UP Brewing Company, 342 Rail Street, Negaunee, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Live music from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please wear your favorite Red Wings or hunting gear. Mike, age 70, of Marquette, passed away July 3, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to NMU Public Radio 90, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855 or plant a tree or vegetable in your garden at your home, or simply drink a PBR in his honor. Condolences may be expressed, and ...

Kevin P. Bluse

REPUBLIC, MI -Kevin P. Bluse, age 56, of 940 Park Blvd San Diego, CA and former Republic resident passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at his home in San Diego. Kevin was born in Ishpeming on February 22, 1967, a son of the late Nancy D. (Alatalo) and Noel G. Bluse. He grew up in Republic ...

Terry “Pooch” Monroe

SHINGLETON, MI- Terry “Pooch” Monroe, age 71, of Shingleton, died early Thursday morning, November 2, 2023 at Medilodge of Munising. There will be a Celebration of Pooch’s life to share stories and food with family and friends on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Township Hall in Wetmore. His obituary and online tribute wall may be found at bowerman funeralhome.net and will be in next week’s edition of The Mining Journal.

C. Erich Eiben

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON- C. Erich Eiben, 36, of Seattle, Washington, formerly of Marquette, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services which will release a complete obituary notice later.

Grace Korhonen

NEGAUNEE, MI- Grace Korhonen, 93, of Negaunee, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, November 3, 2023 at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Arrangements and a complete obituary will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.

Peter William Niemi

SUNDELL, MI- Peter William Niemi, 73, of Sundell, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, October 29, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 6, 1950 to the late Eugene and Anna (Vanni) Niemi. Pete grew up in Sundell and graduated from Eben High ...