ISHPEMING, MI _ Claire E. Brewer, age 84, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 27, 2026 at Mill Creek Senior Living with her loving family by her side, and in the loving care of UP Home Health and Hospice. A complete obituary with service details will be forthcoming and may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com when it becomes available.
MARQUETTE, MI - Janell J. Heslip, 82, of Marquette, passed away on September 25, 2026 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fassbender Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services.
CHOCOLAY TWP, MI - Gary Wayne Gravelle, age 84, of Chocolay Township, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at UP Health System-Marquette. Honoring his request, no services will be scheduled. Fassbender Hansen Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed, and an obituary viewed, online at fassbenderswasonhansen.com
FREEPORT, FL - Robert A. “Bob” Coen age 84 of Freeport, Florida passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at his home in Florida. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, MI. Bob’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com
AUTRAIN, MI - Boyd M. Nutting, age 86, of AuTrain, died unexpectedly at his home following a brief illness on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at the family home in AuTrain (E2729 Hemlock Bluff Drive) on Sunday, October 4, 2026 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Boyd’s completed obituary will be in an upcoming edition of the Mining Journal and may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net
ISHPEMING, MI - Gary Lee Vidlund, 72, of Ishpeming, passed away Friday morning, September 18th, 2026 at UP Health System in Marquette. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24th from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm at Koskey Funeral Home with funeral services to begin at 2:00 pm with Rev. Larry Van Damme officiating. A reception will follow with details announced in the forthcoming obituary. Arrangements are being handled by Koskey Funeral Home.