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Peter E. O’Dovero

Peter E. O’Dovero, 91, passed away on October 12, 2026. Peter was born on May 4, 1935, to Dominic O’Dovero and Domenica Martino. He was the first child in the family, and ten years later came his sister, Marguerite. Peter was raised in Mellen, Wisconsin, on a family farm. His aunts and ...

Sharon Parkkila

MUNISING, MI - Sharon Parkkila of Munising passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone with her granddaughter by her side. Born on June 28, 1946, in Ishpeming, Michigan, Sharon spent her early years in Little Lake and Rock, growing up as the eldest ...

Jim & Mary Kay Ranta

GREEN BAY, WI - Mary Kay Ranta, 81, & James "Jim" Ranta, 82, passed away three weeks apart—Mary Kay on August 31, 2026, & Jim on September 16, 2026. MARY KAY was born August 1, 1945, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula & was adopted by Fred & Mary Winter. She lived life in her own way. Early in ...

Meredith C. Walgren, M.D., Ph.D.

VERO BEACH, FL - Meredith C. Walgren, M.D., Ph.D., of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut. A physician, psychiatrist, researcher, and scholar, Meredith devoted much of her professional life to medicine and ...

Beatrice Zick

CRESTVIEW, FL – Beatrice Melanie (Robare) Zick, age 81, of Crestview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She was born May 22, 1945, in Ishpeming, MI, to Lawrence “Buster” and Violet Robare. Beatrice was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. Throughout her ...

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 ...