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Michael F. Duschene

BARAGA, MI - Michael F. “Mike” Duschene, age 84 of Baraga, MI passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at St Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, MI. Michael’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com

Yvonne A. Cherrette

MARQUETTE, MI - Yvonne A. Cherrette, 97, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, at U.P. Health System – Marquette following a short illness. Per Yvonne's wishes, no formal services will be held. Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Yvonne's family, where a full obituary may be viewed at canalefuneral.com

Arthur T. Phillips III

CHAMPION, MI – Arthur T. Phillips III, age 75, of Champion, passed away at his home on Tuesday September 15, 2026, in the comforting care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Interment will take place in the Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is serving the family.

Loren R. Clifford

MARQUETTE, MI - Loren Richard Clifford, 90, of Marquette, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family.

Marilyn Anne Seaglund

WETMORE, MI - Marilyn Anne Seaglund, age 74, of Wetmore, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Graveside services will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Jason LaFlamme officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Munising Baptist Church. bowermanfuneralhome.net

Lloyd William Smale Jr.

CHRISTMAS, MI - Lloyd William Smale, Jr., age 69, of Christmas, died unexpectedly and peacefully of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. A Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Munising on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Private graveside services will be held at the Serenity Pines Cemetery in AuTrain. bowermanfuneralhome.net