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Obituaries

Archie R. Hakkola

EBEN JUNCTION, MI - Archie R. Hakkola, age 63, of Eben Junction, died late Thursday evening, July 13, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his wife and Lake Superior Hospice. Visitation will be at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Tuesday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. ...

Frances E. Sanchez

GWINN, MI - Frances E. Sanchez, 91, of Gwinn, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023 with her family at her side at Eastwood Nursing Center. A celebration of Frances’ life will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 1 until 3 p.m. in the Lindeman Reception Room at Canale Gwinn ...

Sheila M. Karr

MUNISING, MI - Sheila M. Karr, age 58, of Munising, died on Thursday afternoon, July 13, 2023 at UPHS Marquette following a brief illness. A memorial gathering and time for visiting with family and friends will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. ...

Dr. Walter R. Olson

MUNISING, MI - Dr. Walter R. Olson, M.D., F.A.C.S., age 98, of Munising, died Friday morning, July 7, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family. He was born to the late Ernest and Else (Nygaard) Olson on November 25, 1924 in a small upper bedroom of his Aunt Marg’s farm house ...

Justin J. “JJ” or “Woody” Wood

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, MI - Justin J. “JJ” or “Woody” Wood, age 17, of 315 Seilo Ave., Ishpeming, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. Justin was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on January 3, 2006. He attended Westwood High School and was currently employed at Jubilee Foods in Ishpeming. JJ ...

Ward Williams

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, MI - Ward R. Williams, age 85, of 315 Lawrence Ave. Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming. Ward was born in Ishpeming on November 25, 1937, a son of the late Bertha (Kumpula) and John A. Williams. He was a graduate ...