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Susan M. Cherrette

MARQUETTE, MI – Susan M. Cherrette, age 70, of Marquette, Michigan, entered eternal life on July 25th at 3:35PM, surrounded by her beloved family. Born August 22, 1955 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Ode and Merle (Koski) Olson, Sue and her family moved to Marquette one year later. She graduated ...

Andy & Eric Simandl

MARQUETTE, MI - Hello, friends and family, On Saturday, August 1, following a private interment, we will be celebrating the lives of my excellent parents, Andy and Eric Simandl, with an afternoon gathering in Marquette, Michigan. Please join us to raise a glass, share a story, and remember ...

Jay M. Blewett

ISHPEMING, MI - Jay M. Blewett, age 60, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Monday July 27, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette, after an unexpected, brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Jay was born on June 23, 1966 to James and Karen (Ollila) Blewett. He grew up ...

Charles “Chuck” L. Gendron

GLADSTONE, MI - Charles "Chuck" L. Gendron, age 93, of Rapid River passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette with family by his side. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will conclude visiting hours at 1:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A memorial mass will take place at 2:00 PM at the St. Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church in Rapid River with a luncheon to follow at the parish center. In lieu of flowers ...

Andy & Eric Simandl

MARQUETTE, MI - Hello, friends and family, On Saturday, August 1, following a private interment, we will be celebrating the lives of my excellent parents, Andy and Eric Simandl, with an afternoon gathering in Marquette, Michigan. Please join us to raise a glass, share a story, and remember them well. Date and time: Saturday, August 1 from 3:30-5:00pm Place: Ramada Inn, 412 West Washington St., Marquette, MI

Ross Hintsala

ISHPEMING, MI­ Ross Ardean Hintsala, age 66, of Ishpeming, died Monday July 27, 2026, at home while in the comforting care of his caregivers and family. Ross was born on February 6, 1960, in Ishpeming to Jacob and Irene (Prusi) Hintsala, the youngest of his large family. He attended Marquette schools. Ross lived at home in Black River location near Republic with his parents for most of his younger life. Later he moved to Cedar Hills group home in West Ishpeming, where he had made his home for more than 20 years. He was a loving, kindhearted man whose simple warmth touched everyone ...