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James Maino

NEGAUNEE, MI - Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM on Saturday, May 16 at St. Paul Catholic Church. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army Honor Guard Team at 9:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM with Rev. Larry VanDamme officiating. Interment will take place in the Negaunee Cemetery with his beloved wife Jackie. A luncheon will follow at the Negaunee Elks Club. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Knights of Columbus Assembly 2308 “Serving Those Who Served.” Checks may be sent to: AZ Knights of Columbus 12090 N ...

John Henry “Jack” Berglund

SKANDIA, MI – Graveside services with veterans honors for John Henry “Jack” Berglund will be held at the Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Skandia, on Friday, May 15, at 1:00 pm. Mr. Berglund, age 95, passed away January 18, 2026. Condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

Ruth A. McNamee (Phelps)

GWINN, MI - Ruth A. McNamee (Phelps), age 83, of Gwinn, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Aurora Bay Healthcare in Green Bay, WI. A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Masonville Township Cemetery in Rapid River. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the family.

William Charles “Bill” Smyth

MARQUETTE, MI - William Charles “Bill” Smyth, age 89, of Marquette, passed away April 29, 2026, at UP Health System Marquette. Honoring Bill’s wishes, no public services will be held. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed, and an obituary viewed, online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

Lloyd J. Kunick

NISULA, MI - Lloyd J. Kunick, age 81 of Nisula, MI passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, WI. Loyd'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.

Mary Ellen Eckler

MARQUETTE, MI - Mary Ellen Eckler, 93, of Marquette, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living Memory Care while under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services.