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Audrey M. Nardi

MARQUETTE, MI ­ Audrey M. Nardi, age 90, of Marquette and formerly of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and with the compassionate care of UP Home Health and Hospice. Audrey was born on March 28, 1936, in Ahmeek, Michigan, to Paul and Laura (Strand) Jarvela. She graduated from Ishpeming High School class of 1954. On July 23, 1955, Audrey married the love of her life, Philip Nardi, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ishpeming. Together, they shared 71 years of marriage, building a life centered ...

Reino Albert Linne

MARQUETTE, MI- Reino Albert Linne, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026, while in the care of UP Home Health and Hospice. Born February 15, 1933, in Shingleton, MI, he lived his life defined by service, skill, and deep devotion to his family and faith. He was a retired master electrician and electrical engineer by trade. He graduated from NMU with a bachelor’s degree in business. For 30 years he volunteered with the local EMS and spent 27 years as a lineman for WI MI Power Company. Reino was on the school board for 12 years and a Lions Club member too. He ...

Norman W. DeRoche

MICHIGAMME, MI ­ Norman W. DeRoche, age 89, of Michigamme, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at UP Health System ­ Marquette. Norman was born on August 16, 1936, in Albany, New York, to Robert and Rachel (Young) DeRoche. His family moved to several different areas during his childhood, including California, before eventually settling in Peoria, Illinois, where Norman graduated from high school. Following high school, Norman began working for Keystone Steel, where he spent 18 years. He later joined Bob’s Marine in Peoria, where he discovered and nurtured his passion for ...

Kenneth J. Racine

ISHPEMING, MI - Kenneth J. Racine, age 68, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away at his home on Thursday July 30, 2026. Kenny Joe was born in Ishpeming on September 5, 1957, son of the late Kenneth G. and Patricia (Polkki) Racine. He attended Ishpeming High School and graduated with the ...

Laurel Landqvist

ISHPEMING, MI – Laurel Landqvist, age 65, died on July 26, 2026. Laurel was born on July 2, 1961, in Marquette, MI, to Lawrence Spencer and Patricia Clinefelter, and grew up in Negaunee. Known by her friends as Lori, she was kind, caring, and spent most of her career as a caregiver. Much ...

Andrea Berengere Beckman

CHOCOLAY TWP, MI - Andrea Berengere Beckman, age 85, of Chocolay Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her home, in the loving care of her family. Andrea was born on June 23, 1941, in Bellieu, France, to Andre and Berengere (Lannier) Pitois. She was raised in Crouy, Ainse ...