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Walter Michael “Mike” Gendzwill

TRENARY, MI- Walter Michael “Mike” Gendzwill, age 95, of Trenary, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS), 815 South M-553, Gwinn, MI 49841. Honoring Mike’s wishes, no public services will be held. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family, where condolences may be expressed, and an obituary viewed, online at Canalefuneral.com

Kenneth L. Bodell

MADISON, WI / MUNISING, MI- Kenneth L. Bodell, age 90, of Madison, Wisconsin and formerly of Bark River and Munising, Michigan died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Oak Park Place in Madison, WI. Graveside services will be at Maple Grove Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. His obituary and online guestbook may be viewed and signed at bowermanfuneralhome.net

George Ronald Belkowski

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, MI ­ Graveside services for George Ronald Belkowski, age 83, of Negaunee Township, will be held at the Negaunee Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow at the St. Paul Catholic Church Gymnasium. Mr. Belkowski passed away on March 3, 2026. Condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

Jason Sarasin

ISHPEMING, MI- Jason Steven Sarasin, 45, of Ishpeming, passed away at his parent’s home Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026 while in the care of his loving family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Arrangements will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.

John ‘Jack’ Shaffer

GWINN, MI- John Samuel ‘Jack’ Shaffer, 90, of Gwinn, entered eternal life Thursday evening, May 14, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette. Arrangements will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.

Laila S. Majeski

ASHLAND, WI - Laila S. Majeski, age 97 of Ashland, WI passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Court Manor Health Services in Ashland, WI. Laila’s obituary may 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.