MARQUETTE, MI - Paul Scamperle was born in 1962 to Louis and Jolanda Scamperle in Detroit, Michigan. He spoke Slovenian before he learned English in kindergarten and later French and Italian. Growing up in Dearborn Heights, Paul was a serious student and played the clarinet in high school ...
ISHPEMING, MI - Kathy Marie Korpi (Saari), 71, of Ishpeming, MI went home to her Jesus May 2nd, 2026. Born January 8, 1955 to Donald and Norma Saari, she grew up in the loving home of Douglas and Vivian Russey of San Pablo, California. Kathy was a free spirit who knew how to make friends wherever she went. Anyone who knows her knows she could talk your ear off for hours or that she could keep you laughing all night with her sharp wit and sense of humour. While her children were growing up, Kathy was the "cool" mom, the mom who allowed everyone to dye their hair any color of the rainbow ...
ANCHORAGE, AK - Robert "Bob" Hallinen, 77, beloved husband, father, photographer, and chronicler of Alaska life, died July 26, 2026, in Anchorage following a brief battle with cancer. Bob was born to Hans and Esther Hallinen. He started his career as a student assistant to the university photographer at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan in 1970. He left college to pursue photography, working for several newspapers in Michigan before accepting what was intended to be a one-year position with the Ketchikan Daily News. Alaska soon became home. After Ketchikan, Bob and ...
ISHPEMING, MI- Delores J. Thomas, age 83, longtime area resident, passed away on Thursday August 6, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Delores was born in Ishpeming on June 10, 1943, daughter of the late Franc and Saimi (Lyyski) Linna. She worked as a Nurses Aid for many years at the Mather Nursing Center, maintenance at the Empire Mine, and at Circle K when she lived in Texas. Delores enjoyed gardening, fishing, and lending a hand to others whenever needed. Delores is survived by her 4 children: Kathi Yelle-Leaf, Alan Yelle, Rena Yelle, and Leon Yelle, brother: ...
MARQUETTE, MI Audrey M. Nardi, age 90, of Marquette and formerly of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and with the compassionate care of UP Home Health and Hospice. Audrey was born on March 28, 1936, in Ahmeek, Michigan, to Paul and Laura (Strand) Jarvela. She graduated from Ishpeming High School class of 1954. On July 23, 1955, Audrey married the love of her life, Philip Nardi, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ishpeming. Together, they shared 71 years of marriage, building a life centered ...
MARQUETTE, MI- Reino Albert Linne, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026, while in the care of UP Home Health and Hospice. Born February 15, 1933, in Shingleton, MI, he lived his life defined by service, skill, and deep devotion to his family and faith. He was a retired master electrician and electrical engineer by trade. He graduated from NMU with a bachelor’s degree in business. For 30 years he volunteered with the local EMS and spent 27 years as a lineman for WI MI Power Company. Reino was on the school board for 12 years and a Lions Club member too. He ...
