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Darlene R. Turner

MARQUETTE, MI - Darlene Rae Turner, 82, of Big Bay, passed away surrounded by family and friends on October 6, 2026. Darlene's family was at the heart of everything she did. She always thought of others before herself and would do anything for those she loved. Her generosity, strength and care touched the lives of many. A pillar in the Big Bay community, Darlene served as a deacon at the Presbyterian Church and worked for the township for over twenty years, including twelve years as township supervisor. She was an accomplished cook and entrepreneur with countless talents and a gift for ...

Robert B. “Butch” St. Amour

ISHPEMING, MI - Robert B. “Butch” St. Amour, age 81 of Ishpeming, passed away on October 1, 2026, at his home while in the loving care of his wife, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Butch’s family will greet relatives and friends at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home on Friday October 9, 2026, from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM with food being served throughout. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM with Rev. Tim Johnston officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the UP Honor Team. Butch’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends ...

Douglas Kangas

CEDAR FALLS, IA - Major (Retired) Douglas Ralph Kangas, 80, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on October 4, 2026. Douglas was born August 14, 1946 in Ishpeming, Michigan to Lauri and Jean (Hendrickson) Kangas. He graduated from Negaunee High ...

Patricia “Pat” Gruber

MARQUETTE, MI - Patricia Scullin "Pat" Gruber, 77, of Marquette, passed away at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee on October 2, 2026. Pat was born in Fort Atkinson, WI in July 1949, the third of six children born to Alice (Brown) and Daniel Scullin. She grew up in Fort Atkinson and ...

Dean L. Johnson

SKANDIA, MI - Dean L. Johnson, 74, of Skandia, had entered eternal life on September 30, 2026. He was a very proud, old fashioned, blue collar, hands on union man. He coveted family, friends, good dogs, hunting, fishing, farm living, church, fire department and union brotherhood. He had the ...

Robert B. “Butch” St. Amour

ISHPEMING, MI - Robert B. “Butch” St. Amour, age 81 of Ishpeming, passed away on October 1, 2026 at his home while in the loving care of his wife, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Butch was born on March 28, 1945 in Ishpeming, son of the late Alfred and Jean (Sandstrom) St. Amour. ...