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Darlene Marie (Marjaniemi) Kunz

SEQUIM, WA - Darlene Marie (Marjaniemi) Kunz of Sequim, Washington passed away on March 9, 2026 after a brief illness. Darlene was born on May 24, 1948, at St. Lukes hospital in Marquette to a loving family of three older brothers and later a younger sister. She grew up in the community of ...

Toivo E. Luoma

CHATHAM, MI - Toivo E. Luoma, age 101, of Chatham, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Brookridge Assisted Living in Marquette. Services will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Visiting time with family and friends will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Deacon Tom Moseley will lead Toivo’s memorial service at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home’s chapel. Interment will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising. Toivo’s obituary and online guestbook may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Francis Clayton “Pudge” L’Huillier

MARQUETTE, MI - Francis Clayton “Pudge” L’Huillier passed away on April 5, 2026 at the age of 83. Fran was a lifelong resident of Marquette, known by many and liked by all. He was a humble man with quiet strength, integrity and a generous spirit. Born and raised in South Marquette, ...

Sandra Ann Lillian Lambert

ISHPEMING, MI - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Sandra Ann Lillian Lambert, who passed away after a short stay early Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026, at UP Health System - Marquette. She was born at home in Chassell, Michigan on February 28,1939 ...

Irvin A. Otradovec Jr.

MARQUETTE, MI - Irvin A. Otradovec, Jr., 74, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, April 17, 2026 at St. Louis the King Catholic Church from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Tom Merkel officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow the Mass in the church’s reception hall. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting Irvin’s family ...

Ayden Andrew Johnson

NEGAUNEE, MI - Ayden Andrew Johnson, 22, of Negaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Ayden’s Life will be held from 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Koskey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to a charity of your choice. Ayden’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com.