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Obituaries

William ‘Billy’ Kurian

FORSYTH TWP, MI-William Michael ‘Billy’ Kurian, 64, of Forsyth Township, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday evening, November 11, 2025 while in the care of his loving family and Lake Superior Hospice. Billy was born February 15, 1961 in Marquette to Joseph and Geraldine (Durand) ...

John Solomon

ISHPEMING, MI ­ John Thomas Solomon, age 70, of Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Upper Peninsula Health System ­ Bell. A lifelong friend to many, John will be remembered for his warm smile and the way he made everyone feel like family. John was born in ...

Jacqueline Hewitt

ISHPEMING, MI - Jacqueline Claire Hewitt, age 94, a longtime resident of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by the loving care of her family, Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, and the dedicated staff of ...

Renee Prusi

NEGAUNEE, MI-Renee Anne Prusi, 67, of Negaunee, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025 at UP Health System Bell. Renee was born September 4, 1958 in Ishpeming to Alex ‘Whitey’ and Irene (Schroderus) Prusi and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1976. She then ...

Thomas Plimpton

FORSYTH TWP, MI - Thomas Henry Plimpton, age 75 of Gwinn, passed away at his home on November 7, 2025. Tom was born in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Leslie and Cecile (LaChapelle) Plimpton and was raised there through the sixth grade before his family moved to Gwinn. He graduated from Gwinn ...

Paulette Drake

AUTRAIN, MI-Paulette Marie Drake, age 81, of AuTrain, died peacefully, Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Medilodge of Munising. She was born on April 11, 1944 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth 'Betty' (Eiseman) Card. Paulette grew up in AuTrain, and as a child helped make blocks with her dad at ...