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Michael L. Barry

MARQUETTE, MI - Michael L. Barry, 78, of Marquette, passed away on August 24, 2026, at U.P. Health System–Marquette. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services.

Robert “Bob” Stein

MUNISING, MI - Robert "Bob" Stein, age 83, of Munising, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Services will be at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Visiting time with family and friends will be from 12:00 ­ 3:00 p.m. Vicar Elaine Robbins will conduct Bob’s memorial service at 3:00 p.m. A fellowship gathering will take place at the Barge Inn following the memorial service. Bob’s obituary and online guestbook may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Arthur V. Sharkey, Sr.

LITTLE LAKE, MI - Arthur V. Sharkey, Sr., 81, of Little Lake, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Honoring Arthur's wishes, no services will be held. Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Patricia “Pat” Clow

L'ANSE, MI - Patricia “Pat” Clow of L’Anse, MI passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Bayside Village, L’Anse. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Nick Alan Froberg

MUNISING, MI - Nick Alan Froberg, age 57, of Munising, died at his home following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Military honors will be rendered Alger County Veterans Honor Guard at the Veterans section of the Maple Grove Cemetery on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Nick’s obituary and online guestbook may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Joseph VanLandschoot

Joseph “Pepper” VanLandschoot, age 83, of Munising, died early Friday morning, August 21, 2026 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Complete arrangements will be announced by the Bowerman Funeral Home. bowermanfuneralhome.net