GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Alex James Williamson, 37, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2025. Alex was born on June 21, 1988, in Marquette, Michigan, to Lori and Donald Williamson. He graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 2007 and continued his education at ...
NEGAUNEE, MI - Donald Arthur LaForest passed away peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law’s home September 1, 2026 after celebrating his 88th birthday one day prior. Don was born August 31, 1938 in Ishpeming to Arthur and Aune (Aho) LaForest. He was proud of his Finnish heritage, learning ...
REPUBLIC, MI - Roy G. Kemppainen, age 87, longtime Republic resident, passed away on Sunday June 14, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette, while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff. Roy was born in Mass City, MI on December 15, 1938, son of the late Edward Kemppainen and Aili ...
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ - John C. Asplund, 87, Lake Havasu City, AZ, formerly of Marquette, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30. He was employed for over 40 years by O.K. Auto Supply and Auto Value. He is survived by his wife Bonnie (Hill), 3 sons Steven (Yvette), Dale (Michele), and Keith, 3 grandchildren Zack (Gigi), Emma and Jessica, and 2 great-grandchildren Louis John and Camille. Burial will be next spring in Ishpeming, MI.
MARQUETTE, MI - Michael L. Barry, 78, of Marquette, passed away on August 24, 2026, at U.P. Health System–Marquette. Michael was born on March 23, 1948, in Marquette to Harris M. and Ilona R. Maki. He was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School. Following high school, Mike enlisted in ...
MUNISING, MI - Joseph "Pepper" VanLandschoot, age 83, of Munising, died early Friday morning, August 21, 2026 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette with the love of his life by his side. Pepper was born on January 24, 1943 in his childhood home in Brown’s Addition in Munising to Joseph and Lois âDidiã (Forgette) VanLandschoot. He grew up in a fisherman’s family and graduated from Sacred Heart School and then Wm. G. Mather High School in 1961. Pepper went to work at Hartho after graduation. He served in the U.S. Army from December 1, 1964 until September 12, 1966. ...
