ISHPEMING, MI- Debra ‘Debbie’ Lee James, 71, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 22, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay while in the care of her loving family and Unity Hospice. Honoring Debbie’s wishes, a potluck style luncheon and celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 18 at the Mining Heritage Pavilion in Ishpeming from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Her memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com
TRENARY, MI- Michael Jack Iho, age 74, of Trenary, died Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Lakeview assisted living in Gladstone after a short battle with brain cancer. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at his beloved farm (N925 Tower Road, Trenary) from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Services will begin with military honors being rendered by the Alger County Veterans Honor Guard at 3:00 p.m. The afternoon will continue with the announcement of the scholarship winners, food, music and cake celebrating what would be his 75th birthday. In lieu of flowers and a funeral, ...
MARQUETTE, MI- Please join Rose’s daughters, family and dear friends for an afternoon of memories, music, conversation, and celebration. We would love for you to be with us in sharing favorite memories, a special saying or why she made you laugh and love. Join us for connection, friendship, laughter, cocktails, food, dancing, flowers, and above all else, love. She did not want a sad farewell. Instead, she hoped for a joyful gathering where family and friends could reconnect, share stories, laugh together, dance, and celebrate a life beautifully lived just as she wanted. The feature ...
TRENARY, MI- Graveside services for George and Susan Nazarko and their son Gregory will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Mathias Township Cemetery in Trenary at 11:30 a.m. Susan died on May 1, 2022 at the age of 72. George died on August 3, 2022 at the age of 77. Gregory died on March 18, 2026. Military honors will be rendered for George. bowermanfuneralhome.net
PAINESDALE, MI- Kevin J. Pietila, 64, of Painesdale, Michigan, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at UP Health System-Marquette. A Celebration of Kevin's Life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 3 to 6 pm at the Richmond Township Community Club. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at fassbenderswansonhansen.com
CHRISTMAS, MI- Lisa Alice Smale, age 59, of Christmas, died with her husband at her side on Saturday, July 5, 2026 in Skandia, Michigan. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Munising on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Lisa’s obituary and online guestbook may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net