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Lynn M. L’Huillier

MARQUETTE, MI- Lynn L’Huillier, 75, of Marquette, passed away on December 23, 2025, just two days before her favorite holiday, surrounded by immense love. Born in 1950 as the first daughter of Calvin and Joan Zorza, Lynn was a 1968 graduate of Marquette Senior High School and lifelong resident of the Marquette area. In November of 1968, she married the love of her life, Vern L’Huillier. Together they built a beautiful life and raised three children;Jody, Randy, and Kevin. Lynn and Vern shared 46 years of marriage before his passing, a partnership marked by devotion, laughter, and ...

Alverna Thompson

MARQUETTE, MI- Alverna Elizabeth ‘Verna’ Thompson, 88, of Marquette, entered eternal life early Friday Morning, January 2, 2026 at The Trillium House. Verna was born February 14, 1937 in Negaunee to Dominic and Anna (Aho) Cavallo and was a graduate of Negaunee High School. She then earned ...

Donald Jenkins, Jr.

NEGAUNEE, MI- Donald George Jenkins, Jr., 78, of Negaunee, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 4, 2026 at UP Health System-Marquette with his loving family at his side. Donald was born July 3, 1947 in Ishpeming to Donald and Alice (Lindstrom) Jenkins, Sr. and was a graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1965. He then attended Northern Michigan University and earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology. After graduation, Donald served in the United States Army during Vietnam, being honorably discharged after two years of service. Donald’s career began at ...

Elaine Charlotte Luke

MICHIGAMME, MI- Elaine Charlotte Luke passed away on December 28, 2025 at Eastwood Nursing Center. She was born on January 2, 1930 in Crystal Falls, Michigan to Maurice and Norma Ball. She graduated as the Valedictorian of her Michigamme High School class of 1947. On June 9, 1951, she married ...

Madeline Margaret “Maggie” McDaniels

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, MI ­ Madeline Margaret McDaniels, age 72, affectionately known as "Maggie," walked on into eternity on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home, in the loving and comforting care of her family. Maggie was born July 20, 1953, in Marquette, a daughter of Richard C. and Elsie S. ...

Nancy E. Anderson

EBEN JUNCTION, MI- Nancy E. Anderson, age 77, of Eben Junction died of an unexpected illness at her home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Nancy was born on March 10, 1948 in Marquette to the late Woodrow and Edith Anderson. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Eben High School ...