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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 family then moved to Chicago, Ill. In 1947, they moved to Negaunee. After completing high school at St. Paul’s, Class of 1951 she worked at the Mining Journal office in Negaunee for a time before moving to Chicago where she worked for a suite of 16 doctors on Michigan Ave. On February 19, 1955, ...

Helen Lou “Pets” Todd

MARQUETTE, MI - Helen Lou “Pets” Todd, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Trillium House in Marquette. She lived a full and beautiful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, family, and cherished memories. Born December 1, 1928, in Escanaba, Michigan, ...

Joyce M. (Babcock) Sleeter

GWINN, MI - Joyce M. (Babcock) Sleeter, 83, of Gwinn, Michigan went home to be with her lord. She was born February 27, 1943 at Ishpeming Hospital to Chester and Myrtle Babcock. She attended Gravereat High School and was a lifetime resident of the Marquette area. In 1961, she married Walter ...

Ronada “Roni” Lee Yelle

SANDS TOWNSHIP, MI - Heaven angels had rejoiced and welcomed the arrival of Ronada “Roni” Lee Yelle, 77, of Sands Michigan on May 20th, 2026. Relieving her of a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. On December 22nd, 1948 Ronada was welcomed into the home of John J. and Doneda L. Schaefer ...

Dennis John Karuzas

NORWAY, MI – Dennis John Karuzas passed away with his daughters by his side on May 17, 2026. Though his loss came far too soon, he leaves behind a lifetime of memories shared with family, friends, and all who knew him. Dennis was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on May 20, 1963, to ...

Constance Jean “Connie” Stanford

BRIGHTON, MI - Constance Jean “Connie” Stanford, age 78, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Brighton, Michigan. She was born on November 25, 1947, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to the late George and Viena Youren. Connie was raised in Marquette and was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School, ...