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Jennifer “Jen” Martin

LAS VEGAS, NV- Jennifer Lyn Martin, 40, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on December 12, 2025 from esophageal cancer. Born in Marquette, MI, on 11/17/1985, Jen graduated from Menominee High School in 2004. Jen lived in many places - Hawaii, Florida and California - but she was a true Yooper at heart. Her passion for cooking led her to spend many seasons working as a chef on her beloved Isle Royale.  Jen was a friend to everyone she met, a loving aunt, and a champion of the underdog. She lived and loved fiercely and was never afraid to be herself, always guided by her deep sense ...

Laura J. LaBelle

FOND DU LAC, WI- Laura J. LaBelle, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 6, 2026, after her fight with a medical complication. She was born to Barbara and Darrell Larson on January 24, 1965 on the KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Marquette Michigan. Laura graduated from ...

Cheryl Salmer

TILDEN TOWNSHIP, MI- Cheryl Virginia Salmer, 79, of Tilden Township, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee while in the care of her loving family. Cheryl was born June 22, 1946 in Detroit to James and Virginia (Tuovila) Weir and was raised in ...

Margaret Rickerd

PORTLAND, OR- Margaret (Hogan) Rickerd, age 90, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 1, 2025, in Portland Oregon. Born on December 17, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Marquette, MI, Margaret lived a full and vibrant life rooted in faith, family, and enduring ...

Barbara V. Tasson

ISHPEMING, MI ­ Barbara V. Tasson, age 80, lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility surrounded by family, the caring staff from U.P. Home Health and Hospice, and the MCMCF staff who loved and cared for her. Barbara was ...

Betty Kay Tobin

NEGAUNEE, MI- Betty Kay Tobin, 77, of Negaunee, passed away Sunday morning, January 11, 2026 at the Eastwood Nursing Center. Betty was born April 30, 1948 in Ishpeming to Henry and Helen Pietro and graduated from National Mine High School. She worked various jobs throughout her career, ...