REPUBLIC, MI - Roy G. Kemppainen, age 87, longtime Republic resident, passed away on Sunday June 14, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette, while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff. Roy was born in Mass City, MI on December 15, 1938, son of the late Edward Kemppainen and Aili ...
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ - John C. Asplund, 87, Lake Havasu City, AZ, formerly of Marquette, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30. He was employed for over 40 years by O.K. Auto Supply and Auto Value. He is survived by his wife Bonnie (Hill), 3 sons Steven (Yvette), Dale (Michele), and Keith, 3 grandchildren Zack (Gigi), Emma and Jessica, and 2 great-grandchildren Louis John and Camille. Burial will be next spring in Ishpeming, MI.
MARQUETTE, MI - Michael L. Barry, 78, of Marquette, passed away on August 24, 2026, at U.P. Health System–Marquette. Michael was born on March 23, 1948, in Marquette to Harris M. and Ilona R. Maki. He was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School. Following high school, Mike enlisted in ...
MUNISING, MI - Joseph "Pepper" VanLandschoot, age 83, of Munising, died early Friday morning, August 21, 2026 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette with the love of his life by his side. Pepper was born on January 24, 1943 in his childhood home in Brown’s Addition in Munising to Joseph and Lois âDidiã (Forgette) VanLandschoot. He grew up in a fisherman’s family and graduated from Sacred Heart School and then Wm. G. Mather High School in 1961. Pepper went to work at Hartho after graduation. He served in the U.S. Army from December 1, 1964 until September 12, 1966. ...
MARQUETTE, MI- Diana (Sandberg) Ziomkowski, 74, of Marquette, ended this part of her journey on August 25th, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. Diana was a loving wife and an exceptional mother and grandmother. Her family believe her to be one of the most free spirited and patient people to visit this earth. She spent her life as an adventurer, a pursuer of knowledge, a nurturer, and an activist for social justice. Diana completed a bachelor degree in Archaeology at Grand Valley State University and never stopped being fascinated by history, genealogy, culture, ...
REPUBLIC, MI Donald "Pappy" Syrjala, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Don was born in Negaunee, MI, on April 26, 1950, to Arnie and Florence (Maki) Syrjala. He was raised in Diorite, MI, and attended Ishpeming High School. On May 6, 1972, Don married the love of his life, Marie (Isaacson) Syrjala, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Republic, MI. Together they had two daughters and moved to West Palm Beach, FL, where they resided for 12 years before eventually moving back to the U.P. While in Florida, Don acquired various certifications while working ...
