David Keith Hytinen

June 6, 2026

GWINN, MI - David Keith Hytinen, 74, of Gwinn, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30, 2025. A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at American Legion Post 349 in Little Lake on June 13th, 2026 from 1-4 pm. Interment will be in the Gwinn Cemetery. Correspondence to his children may be sent to P.O. Box 598, Gwinn, MI 49841. Family, friends, former students, and colleagues are encouraged to share memories of Dave via letters or during his Celebration of Life. Dave's memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com.

Lillian Sophia Rivers

June 6, 2026

NEGAUNEE TWP, MI - Lillian Sophia Rivers, 97, of Negaunee Township, entered eternal life Friday, June 5, 2026 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in the care of her loving family and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Arrangements will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.

Richard (Rich) Leslie Bjorne

June 5, 2026

ISHPEMING, MI - Richard (Rich) Leslie Bjorne, 71, of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away at UP Health System - Marquette on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Honoring Rich's wishes, a graveside memorial service will be held at the Ishpeming Cemetery on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:00p.m. A small gathering will follow in the Teal Lake Lodge at Al Quaal. Rich's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com, where relatives and friends are invited to share notes of remembrance.

Rita Niemi

June 5, 2026

SUNDELL, MI - Rita Niemi, age 73, of Sundell died surrounded by loved ones late Monday evening, June 1, 2026 at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice. Services will be held at the Sion Lutheran Church in Chatham on Friday, June 12, 2026. Visiting time with family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Pastor Jeremy Ashley will officiate Rita’s memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Interment for Rita and Pete will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery following the memorial service. Rita’s full obituary will be in an upcoming edition of the Mining Journal ...

Marlene P. Pitz

June 5, 2026

HANCOCK, MI - Marlene P. Pitz, age 87, of Hancock, MI passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Intersect Healthcare of Hancock. Marlene’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.

Dale A. Cornish

June 3, 2026

WETMORE, MI - Dale A. Cornish, age 70, of Wetmore, died following a brief illness on Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2026 at UPHS in Marquette. Services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026. Visitation will be at the Bowerman Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jason LaFlamme will conduct Dale’s funeral service in the funeral home’s chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at the Munising Township Cemetery in Wetmore. Dale’s obituary and tribute wall may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net