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Gerald A. Maki

WATTON, MI - Gerald A. Maki, age 70 of Watton, MI was called into God’s heavenly kingdom on May 20, 2026, following his courageous battle with cancer. Gerry's obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Darin S. Sikkila

NISULA, MI - Darin S. Sikkila, age 63 of Nisula, MI passed away Friday, May 22, 206 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L'Anse. Funeral arrangements for Darin are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse. Darin's obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Elfriede (Ugi) Manner

SKANDIA, MI - A graveside service for Elfriede (Ugi) Manner will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2 pm at Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Skandia. Elfriede, 100, of Skandia, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at UP Health System-Marquette. Her full obituary may be viewed at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

Kenneth Charles “Charlie” Wright, MD

MARQUETTE, MI – A service to honor Dr. Wright’s life will be held on June 3, at Woodland Church, 393 M-553, Marquette. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm. A reception will follow. Dr. Wright, age 99, passed away March 19, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Global Polio Eradication Initiative at The Rotary Foundation, with “Polio Plus” in the memo line, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693, or to the Marquette Maritime Museum, 300 Lake Shore Blvd., Marquette, MI 49855. Condolences may be ...

Ronada Lee “Roni” Yelle

SANDS TOWNSHIP, MI - Ronada Lee "Roni" Yelle, age 77, of Sands Township, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Eastwood Nursing Center. The family will receive relatives and friends at Canale Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Marquette, on May 30, beginning at 1:00 pm until the time of service at 3:00 pm. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Condolences may be expressed online at canalefuneral.com

Shirley Faye (Wiitanen) Maden

ROCK RIVER TWP, MI - Shirley Faye (Wiitanen) Maden, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2026, under the loving care of Harbour View Assisted Living in Munising, Michigan. Services will be held at the Sion Lutheran Church in Chatham, Michigan on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at noon with Pastor Jeremy Ashley officiating. Visitation will begin at 11am. Interment will be immediately afterwards at Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham. Her obituary and online guestbook may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net