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Charles “Chuck” L. Gendron

GLADSTONE, MI - Charles "Chuck" L. Gendron, age 93, of Rapid River passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette with family by his side. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will conclude visiting hours at 1:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A memorial mass will take place at 2:00 PM at the St. Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church in Rapid River with a luncheon to follow at the parish center. In lieu of flowers ...

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 them well. Date and time: Saturday, August 1 from 3:30-5:00pm Place: Ramada Inn, 412 West Washington St., Marquette, MI

Ross Hintsala

ISHPEMING, MI­ Ross Ardean Hintsala, age 66, of Ishpeming, died Monday July 27, 2026, at home while in the comforting care of his caregivers and family. Ross was born on February 6, 1960, in Ishpeming to Jacob and Irene (Prusi) Hintsala, the youngest of his large family. He attended Marquette schools. Ross lived at home in Black River location near Republic with his parents for most of his younger life. Later he moved to Cedar Hills group home in West Ishpeming, where he had made his home for more than 20 years. He was a loving, kindhearted man whose simple warmth touched everyone ...

Gayne “Gus” Gustav Erdmann

MARQUETTE, MI- Gayne "Gus" Gustav Erdmann, age 93, of 9067 County Road 550, Marquette, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He died peacefully at his home of over two years, where he was lovingly cared for by the staff of Assisted Independence with the support of the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Born at home on May 20, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gus attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1951. He continued his education with pre-forestry coursework at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1952, 1953, ...

Rose M. Paquette

MARQUETTE, MI- Rose M. Paquette, 88, affectionately known to all as "Meme," passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Eastwood Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 8, 1937, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Marquette, Michigan, she was the daughter of Henry E. and Ina A. L’Huillier. She graduated from Graveraet High School in 1955, and she went on to work at her uncle Clayton’s bar "The Shoreland." Later on in her 40s, she worked at AMCAB providing services to families throughout Marquette County. Rose married Paul Paquette on December 5, 1969, and ...

Caroline Pezzotti

HOWELL, MI - Her Legacy… Caroline (Bianchi) Pezzotti, 83, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. Born on May 1, 1943, in Marquette, Michigan, Caroline was the beloved daughter of Maffeo Bianchi and Leonilda (Cherico) Bianchi. On August 10, 1963, she married the love of her life, Eugene Pezzotti, in Gwinn, Michigan, beginning a marriage filled with love, devotion, and cherished memories. Carol will be remembered most for her warm heart, genuine kindness, and remarkable ability to connect with everyone she met. She never knew a stranger, and her welcoming spirit quickly turned ...