KINGSFORD, MI-Joy Ethel 'Snooky' Schlais of Kingsford, formerly of Pembine, WI and Marquette, MI passed away Monday June 30, 2025, peacefully at home. She was born August 20, 1927 in Amberg, WI to Peter and Amy (Fraker) McTrusty, the youngest of six children. Her father contracted TB and died ...

NATIONAL MINE, MI- Betty L. Maki, age 85, lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, and nursing home staff. Betty was born in Ishpeming on January 16, 1940, daughter of the late Joseph ...

MARQUETTE, MI-A Tribute to Brian Bocklund It is with a heavy heart that we remember Brian Bocklund, a beloved father, son, and friend, who left us too soon at the age of 52. Brian’s life was marked by his warmth, his dedication, and his unshakeable love for his family. He was a devoted ...

SUN CITY WEST, AZ-Charles Edward Swanson, 78, passed away on June 25, 2025, in the loving arms of his wife, Jane, and in the comforting care of Suncrest Hospice. Born in Marquette, Michigan, to John and Harriet (Doris) Denny Swanson, Charlie lost his mother at the young age of seven. He ...

MARQUETTE, MI-Robert Stevens Devine, age 81, of Marquette, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2025, in the loving care of his family. Bob was born in Marquette on April 28, 1944, to Robert and Evelyn (Stevens) Devine. He was raised in Marquette and graduated from Graveraet High ...

BATTLE CREEK, MI-Josephine 'Jo' Carol Schils of Battle Creek, Michigan died May 20, 2025. She was born September 16, 1929 in Marquette, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and LaFerne Hurst. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Sylvia), Brian (Sheila), Don (Julie), Dean and three grandchildren, ...