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Mary Ann Kilberg

NEW PRAGUE, MN - Mary Ann Kilberg, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2026 at her daughters home in New Prague, MN. Mary was born in Calumet, MI on October 5, 1930 to Clarence and Leona Lantto and was raised along with her two sisters in Calumet. She was a graduate ...

Paulette Oates

HUMBOLDT TWP, MI - Paulette Virginia "Polly" Oates, 80, of Humboldt Township, passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 14, 2026 while in the care of her loved ones and UP Home Health & Hospice. Polly was born November 8, 1945 in Ashland, Wisconsin and was adopted by Edward and Mamie ...

Kathleen J. Lindberg

MARQUETTE, MI - Kathleen J. “Kathie” Lindberg, 75, passed away on September 1, 2026, at U.P. Health System- Marquette after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. A celebration of Kathie’s life will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral Home ...

Leroy O. Ruska

TRENARY, MI - Leroy O. Ruska, age 80, of Trenary, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side. Leroy was born on October 1, 1945 in Chatham, the son of Oscar and Eva (Tweedale) Ruska. Following high school, he enlisted in the Navy. He married ...

Myrtle Marie Hautamaki

ISHPEMING, MI - Myrtle Marie Hautamaki (Snell) 81 passed away on September 14, 2026. Myrtle was born on July 17th, 1945 to John Harry Snell and Myrtle Rhea (Beatty) Snell. On September 21, 1963, she married Richard Hautamaki Sr., and together they shared many years of marriage and raised ...

Frannie Nelson

PALMER, MI - Francis Alan 'Frannie' Nelson, 75, lifelong Palmer resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 15, 2026 at his home. Frannie was born June 17, 1951 in Ishpeming to Theodore and Margaret (Forsberg) Nelson and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1969. He ...