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Sharon Louise Moquin

MARQUETTE, MI - Sharon Louise Moquin, 72, of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her home. Sharon was born September 8, 1953 in Ishpeming to Albert and Avila (Gervae) Moquin and was a proud graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation, she was employed as a receptionist at Bell Hospital with more than 30 years of service. Surviving are her sister, Ann (Gerald) Laurila of Rochester, Minnesota; nephew, Daniel (Stephanie) Laurila; niece, Dawn (Ronald) Waara; and one great-nephew, Brody Waara. She was preceded in death by her ...

Susan Marie Grondz

ISHPEMING, MI - Susan M. Grondz, 76, of Ishpeming, MI, passed away on May 30, 2026 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Susan was born on August 15, 1949 in Detroit, MI, to Alexander and Mary Ann (Nowacrewski) Gryniewicz. Susan was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ishpeming and former member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gwinn. She will be remembered by her family as a loving mother and grandmother. Susan is survived by her two sons, David and Michael (Kristen) Grondz; three grandsons, Gabriel, Damian and Xavier Grondz; and brother-in-law, Mark Woznick. She was ...

Mary Lou (McCarty) Luke

MARQUETTE, MI - Mary Lou (McCarty) Luke, 88, of Marquette, entered eternal life on May, 29, 2026 at Mill Creek Assisted Living in the care of her loving family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Mary Lou was born in Marquette, Michigan on April 22, 1938 to the late John and Evelyn (Babcock) ...

Gary Lee Koski

NAPLES, FL - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Gary Lee Koski, 70, who passed away on May 13, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. True to form, he stayed with us long enough to see his final social security check deposited. Born on October 9, 1955, in Ishpeming, ...

Betty A. Larson

ISHPEMING, MI – Betty A. (Van Driessche) Larson, age 93, passed away at her home on Monday May 25, 2026, while in the comforting care of her family. Betty was born April 5, 1933, to Marcella (De Clark) and Edmond Van Driessche in Norway, MI. She lived on a farm in Vulcan until 1941 when the ...

Krista Rae (Knutson) Wealton

CAPE CORAL, FL - Krista Rae (Knutson) Wealton, 54, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Krista was born on August 30, 1971, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Earl and Donna Knutson. Krista was known for her ...