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Brian Scott Lyons

MARQUETTE, MI- Brian Scott Lyons, age 71, of Marquette, Michigan, died peacefully on 3/20/2026 while at the Trillium House, under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Brian was born in Marquette on September 30, 1954 to parents, Jane and Clarence Lyons. Brian spent his entire life in the Marquette area, where he enjoyed spending time with friends; playing his guitars; experimenting with new recipes; listening to music and watching movies on TV. He especially enjoyed spending time with his beloved cats, Peter and Woodstock. Brian was also quite the historian, who had fun ...

Elfriede (Ugi) Manner

SKANDIA, MI - Elfriede Ugi Manner, 100, of Skandia, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born April 16, 1926, in Ardla Village, Estonia, on the island of Saaremaa, in the Baltic Sea, the only child of Alexsei and Elizaveta (Ansperi) Ugi. She was raised in ...

Lon Cary Laken

GWINN, MI – Lon Cary Laken passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 65, in the comfort of his home. He was born to Robert and Audrey Laken on February 7, 1961, in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He was preceded by his father, Robert A. Laken, his mother, Audrey R. Laken, and brother, ...

Jacob Bradley Attebery

MUNISING, MI / WEISER, ID - Jacob Bradley Attebery, age 40, died unexpectedly, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home in Munising, MI. He was born on May 7, 1985 in Weiser, ID to Brad and Beverly (Wheeler) Attebery. Jake’s love for the outdoors started at a young age. He enjoyed hunting, ...

Lucy J. LaFaive

MARQUETTE, MI – Lucy J. LaFaive, age 74, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Trillium House. She was known for her welcoming smile and kind heart. She said she lived a “wonderful full life.” She was fiercely protective of those she loved and was a tireless caregiver. Born May 28, ...

Lynn A. “Sam” Wakefield

GWINN, MI - Lynn A. "Sam" Wakefield, 78, of Gwinn, died Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born April 29, 1947, in Birmingham, England, a daughter of John D. and A. Joan (Card) Cox. She was raised in Bermuda and was a 1965 graduate of Kindley High School. Lynn worked for many years as a bartender and cook in her family's restaurant business and later moved to the Upper Peninsula in 1987. She is survived by her son, Scot (Amy) Wakefield of Oberlin, OH; grandson, Tyler (Liz) Wakefield of Oberlin, OH; brother, John D.T. "Mickey" (Sandra) Cox of ...