MARQUETTE, MI- James "Jim" William Perttunen, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 82. Jim was born on October 1, 1943, in Ishpeming, MI and lived a life grounded in devotion - to his family, to those he loved, and to the values he carried quietly but ...

MARQUETTE, MI - Mrs. Maria Sossi went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after a very long and fulfilling life and after a short illness. Maria was born in the village of Racice, in Western Slovenia, (formerly Yugoslavia) on July 29, 1930. Her parents were Joseph and ...

NEGAUNEE, MI- John Richard Symons, 78, of Negaunee, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Eastwood Nursing Center. John was born July 23, 1947 in Ishpeming to John R. and Mary L. (Leveille) Symons, Sr. and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1967. He owned and operated ...

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. Billy was born January 5, 1941 in North Lake to Charles and Ernestine (Forchini) ...

BOYNE CITY, MI- Erin Christian Pecotte, 56, was born at St. Luke’s Hospital, Marquette, on April 29,1969. Erin peacefully passed away at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Traverse City where he had resided for nearly two years. His mother was at his side. Prior to that Erin resided at Springridge ...

ISHPEMING, MI- Donald E. Cram, age 64, longtime area resident, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025 at his home. Donald was born on February 26, 1961, son of Jeannette (Haines) Cram and the late Robert Cram Sr.. He grew up in Negaunee and was a graduate of Negaunee High School, class of ...