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Andy & Eric Simandl

MARQUETTE, MI - Hello, friends and family, On Saturday, August 1, following a private interment, we will be celebrating the lives of my excellent parents, Andy and Eric Simandl, with an afternoon gathering in Marquette, Michigan. Please join us to raise a glass, share a story, and remember ...

John Oscar Kiltinen

MARQUETTE, MI - John Oscar Kiltinen, age 84, of Marquette, passed away on Saturday, July 18, at Norlite Nursing Center in the loving care of his family and caregivers. John was born in Marquette on June 8, 1942, to Chester and Eva (Wiljanen) Kiltinen. A lifelong scholar with a passion for ...

Karen Saari Dodge

BOYNTON BEACH, FL - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Saari Dodge. Karen was born on September 3,1962 in Marquette, Michigan to Donald and Marilyn Saari. Karen graduated from Marquette Senior High School. While in school she loved cross country skiing and ...

Lloyd C. O’Neill Jr.

GWINN, MI - Lloyd C. O'Neill, Jr., 93, of Gwinn, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at his home. He was born October 12, 1932, in Marquette, a son of Lloyd C. O’Neill, Sr. and Florence (Everson) O'Neill, and was raised in Marquette. Lloyd worked in the local iron mines as a younger man ...

Janet J. Vickstrom

MARQUETTE, MI - Janet Jean Vickstrom, 90, of Marquette, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in the loving care of her family. Jan was born June 19, 1936 in Marquette, Michigan to Edward and Evelyn (Moffatt) Wainio. She was raised in Marquette and ...

George E. Baird

ISHPEMING, MI - George (Ted) Baird was born September 22, 1942. We have all been so fortunately blessed with his presence for a good, long while. He has peacefully departed from our company on Friday, July 17 of this year. In his teenage days, he was a devoted son, a gifted short order cook, ...