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Lynda Sue Downard

GWINN, MI – Services honoring the life of Lynda Sue Downard will be held at the First Baptist Church in Gwinn on Saturday, July 25. Friends may call at the church beginning at 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 noon. A reception will follow. Lynda, age 69, passed away July 1, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 195 N. Billings Street, Gwinn, MI 49841. Memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com

Tracey L. Alderman

ELY TWP, MI - Tracey L. Alderman, 65, of Ely Township, passed away in the care of her loving husband early Sunday morning, July 19, 2026 at UP Health System in Marquette following a brief illness. Tracey was born June 26, 1961 in Ishpeming to Harold and Bernice (Cox) Trewhella and grew up in ...

William Michael ‘Billy’ Gravedoni

ISHPEMING TWP, MI - William Michael ‘Billy’ Gravedoni, 84, of Ishpeming Township, entered eternal life early Monday morning, December 29, 2025 at UP Health System Marquette with his loving family by his side. Honoring Billy’s wishes, A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July ...

Curtis M. Bacon

RAPID RIVER, MI - Curtis Morgan Bacon, age 79, of Rapid River, walked on suddenly on May 14, 2026. Curt was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife Penny; his children, Andrea (Dave) Hagebusch, children, Kelsey, Michael, Katie and Matthew ...

George Andrew Dezso

DOTHA, AL - Andy passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026. Oldest son of George and Shirley Dezso, he was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 10, 1956 and moved with his family to Marquette in 1968. He was a 1974 graduate of Marquette Senior High School and had been on the wrestling ...

Evelyn J. Poquette

MARQUETTE, MI - Evelyn J. Poquette, 91, of Marquette, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Born on October 20, 1934, in Marquette to Ralph and Mary (Furaitor) Bigger, Evelyn was a lifelong resident of the Marquette ...