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Paul Louis Scamperle

MARQUETTE, MI - Paul Louis Scamperle, age 64, of Marquette, entered eternal life August 3, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Friends may call in the Bishop's Room, located at St. Peter Cathedral, on Friday, August 14 beginning at 9:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Cathedral at 11:00 am. A reception will follow in Cathedral Hall. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Canale Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at canalefuneral.com

Paul Matthews

MARQUETTE, MI - Paul Michael Matthews, 82, of Marquette, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at UPHS-Marquette. Arrangements will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.

Becky Jean Hill-Johnson

MUNISING, MI - Becky Jean Hill-Johnson, age 62, of Munising, died on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2026 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Services will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Visiting time with family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. At 1:00 p.m. there will be a time for sharing of stories and memories. Her obituary may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Kristine Johnson

GWINN, MI - Kristine Johnson, 73, of Gwinn, died Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Honoring Kristine's request, no services will be held. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family.

Margaret Rogers

MARQUETTE, MI - Margaret Elizabeth (Forbing) Rogers, 94 of Marquette, Michigan, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family at Eastwood Nursing Center. Visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Friday, August 7th at St. Paul Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Rev. Larry Van Damme officiating. Luncheon will follow in the St. Paul Gymnasium. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Christophers.org or BoysTown.org/faith ...

Marilyn A. Hansen

GWINN, MI - Marilyn A. Hansen, 59, of Gwinn, died Friday, July 24, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 1 to 3 pm at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services. A brief prayer service and sharing of memories will be held at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Care of Marquette. Memories of Marilyn may be shared at fassbenderswansonhansen.com