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Betty Ann Chabot

GLENSIDE, PA / MARQUETTE, MI - Betty Chabot, age 80, of Glenside, Pennsylvania, passed away July 4, 2026, in Abington, Pennsylvania. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Christopher Catholic Church beginning at 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. A private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Betty’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the ...

Paul Matthews

MARQUETTE, MI - Paul Michael Matthews, 82, of Marquette, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at UPHS-Marquette. Paul was born May 1, 1944 in Ishpeming to Harold and Martha (Halkola) Matthews and was a proud graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1962. Following graduation, he ...

Gerald “Skip” Van Buren, Jr.

CHOCOLAY TWP, MI - It is with heavy hearts, we announce that our Dad, Gerald "Skip" Van Buren has "gone hunting where the coyotes always answer the call." Skip was a proud Vietnam veteran and true outdoorsman. He served his country with honor and carried great pride in his military service ...

John W. Innerebner

ISHPEMING, MI - John W. Innerebner, age 72, longtime area resident, passed away on August 1, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of nursing home staff. John was born in Ishpeming on April 22, 1954, son of the late Herbert and Irene (Seefelt) Innerebner. ...

Robert Karl Maki

SHEBOYGAN, WI - Robert Karl Maki, 73 years old, passed away July 12, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was born September 30, 1953, to Aile and Raymond Maki in Ishpeming, Michigan. "Moe," as he was known, had several jobs during his life. He served in the U.S. Army, was proud to be an American and definitely let everyone know of his Finnish heritage— SISU! He was a 1972 graduate of Ishpeming High School.  He was a dreamer and had quite a portfolio of lyrics, hoping to catch a break where someone would possibly be interested. He even went to Nashville, was always turned down, but ...

Robert M. Saari

MARQUETTE, MI - Robert M. Saari, age 85, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 at Michigan Veteran Homes- DJ Jacobetti in Marquette following a short illness. Robert was born at home in Askel, MI on March 11, 1941 to Benhart and Laila (Piekkola) Saari. He attended John M. ...