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Dr. Renee Elise (Douthit) Shellum

PARADISE, MI-Dr. Renee Elise (Douthit) Shellum died peacefully in her home in Paradise Michigan on July 9,2025. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and Rosemary of Gwinn Mi. Survived is her only sister, Rebecca (Douthit) Sessions and two nieces Laurie and Jennifer and 2 great nieces Faith and Alexis. Renee graduated from Gwinn High School in 1982 and completed her Doctorate of Audiology at Northern Michigan University. She worked and retired from Minnesota State University as an Associate of Audiology. Renee ran an online business called Cats, Crystals and ...

Jay Allen Stewart

MARQUETTE, MI - Jay Allen Stewart, of Marquette, lived a full 98 years, passing peacefully on October 6th, with loved ones by his side. He was a remarkable man. A beloved and cherished brother, uncle, and friend who touched many lives. Jay was born in New Milford, Connecticut on May 26, 1927, ...

Mark John Conklin

MARQUETTE, MI-Mark John Conklin, age 74, went home peacefully to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2025. Mark was born on August 28, 1951 to John William Conklin and Mary Elizabeth Martin in Flint, Michigan. He grew up on the family farm in Swartz Creek, Michigan and graduated ...

Jeffrey Healey

OSHKOSH, WI-Jeffrey L. Healey, age 70, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on September 24, 2025. Jeffrey was born on March 7, 1955, in Ishpeming, MI, the son of the late Joseph and Jeanne (Lehtonen) Healey. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1973 and went on to work ...

Peter Starkey

MICHIGAMME, MI- Peter Gary Starkey, age 73 of 209 Mesnard St. in Michigamme, passed away Monday October 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM at his residence after fighting some health issues. Peter was born June 26, 1952 in Indiana to Tom Riberdy and (mother), but later was adopted by Jim and Helen Starkey of ...

Victoria ‘Vicky’ Ann Lacy-Stevenson

MUNISING, MI-Victoria 'Vicky' Ann Lacy-Stevenson, age 67, of Munising, died peacefully near family late Saturday evening, October 4, 2025 at Munising Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 29, 1958 in Detroit to the late George and Dorothy (Balow) Prain. Vicky grew up in Bloomfield Hills ...