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Dennis John Karuzas

NORWAY, MI – Dennis John Karuzas passed away with his daughters by his side on May 17, 2026. Though his loss came far too soon, he leaves behind a lifetime of memories shared with family, friends, and all who knew him. Dennis was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on May 20, 1963, to ...

Constance Jean “Connie” Stanford

BRIGHTON, MI - Constance Jean “Connie” Stanford, age 78, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Brighton, Michigan. She was born on November 25, 1947, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to the late George and Viena Youren. Connie was raised in Marquette and was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School, ...

Robert “Otto” Luoma

ELY TWP., MI - Robert “Otto” Luoma, age 81, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 at his home, while in the loving care of his family, and UP Home Health and Hospice. Otto was born on February 6, 1945, son of the late Uuno and Alice (Wiljanen) Luoma. He grew up in ...

Renee Prusi

NEGAUNEE, MI-Renee Anne Prusi, 67, of Negaunee, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025 at UP Health System Bell. The family and friends of Renee Prusi invite you join them in a celebration of her life on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The services will be held at 11:00 AM at the Negaunee ...

Wayne Allen Vadnais

REPUBLIC, MI – Wayne Allen Vadnais, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday May 22, 2026, at UP Health System – Marquette, surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of the ICU staff. Wayne was born on September 25, 1953, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Dolphus and Tyyne ...

Leona Marie Orr

ESCANABA, MI - Leona Marie Orr, 71, of Escanaba, and longtime Suomi resident, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, May 23, 2026 while in the care of her loving family at Christian Park Village Healthcare Center in Escanaba where she resided for the last two and half years. Leona was born ...