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Shirley Linne

GREEN BAY, WI- Shirley Ann Linne, 88 years old, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wi from complications of a brain stroke. Shirley is survived by husband, Reino. They had been married nearly 70 years. One daughter, Sue Ann Listerman, their loving grandsons Jason Hamel, Ryan Hamel, Talon Hamel and many others. Shirley taught school for over 20 years in the Ishpeming School System. Shirley was a lifelong member of the National Honor Society, given to her to honor her all “A” average from grades 1 through Master’s Degree plus 18 hours. Following retirement from ...

Glenn Beckman

MARQUETTE, MI/ LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL. - We will have a memorial service for Glenn E. Beckman on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St. Marquette, MI. at 11:00am with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your local hospice.

Pheobe Ordway

INDIAN RIVER, MI - Phoebe Katerine (Tassava) Ordway (91) passed away in her sleep August 11, with family at her side. Phoebe was born to Abel and Lempi (Niemi) Tassava in Ironwood, MI. Phoebe’s Grandparents were John and Hilma Tassava and Andrew and Johanna Niemi. She was also step ...

George Ruuska

CHOCOLAY TWP, MI - George Edwin Ruuska, age 80, entered eternal life Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, at his home, in the loving care of his family. George was born April 2, 1944, in Ishpeming, a son of George and Fannie (Kyllonen) Ruuska. He was raised in Republic and graduated from ...

Gene Williams

MAGNOLIA, DE- Gene D. Williams, age 84 of Magnolia, DE, died September 27, 2024. He was born in Forest Lake, Michigan, on October 11, 1939, to the late Richard Joseph and Ethel Marie (Shepley) Williams. He was the great-great grandson of Abraham Warren and Anna Marie (VanDyke) Williams, the ...

Carol LeMay

HOUGHTON, MI- Carole Jeanne LeMay, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2024 at the age of 90. Born on March 24, 1934, the fifth daughter of Albin J. and Tyne (Rintala) Stein in Hancock, Michigan. She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished family bonds. In 1955, she married Donald LeMay of Ishpeming, MI, and together they embarked on a journey that spanned over six decades. They shared a love that was steadfast, raising four children while moving from San Manuel, Az, to Ishpeming, MI, Virginia and Biwabik, MN. ...