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Sueann Wikstrom

BEAVER GROVE, MI – Sueann Wikstrom, age 76, of Beaver Grove, entered eternal life Friday, September 20, 2024, at UP Health System-Marquette, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 29, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Bush) Thayer of Allegan, Michigan. She married Erik ...

Lois Gunn

VALRICO, FL- Our Dear Mother, Lois A. Gunn, (Tikkanen) age 70, died Monday September 23rd at her home in Valrico, Florida. She was born on October 17th, 1953, in Marquette, MI to Emil Elden and Mildred Lucille Tikkanen. She was a faithful believer of God with a heart of passion and ...

Gregory Baldini

ISHPEMING, MI- Gregory C. Baldini, age 69, longtime area resident, passed away after a brief battle with cancer at his home on Saturday September 28, 2024. Gregory was born on May 12, 1955 in Ishpeming, son of the late Charles and Irene (Hendrickson) Baldini. He was a graduate of Ishpeming Highschool class of 1973. Following graduation he went on to work at Cliffs starting at the Mather B and ending his career as a Pellet Control Room Operator, retiring in 2016 after 40+ years of service. Gregory married his wife of 38 years Jacqueline Semmens on November 9, 1985. Gregory loved ...

J. Marlene (Ranta) Hanson

MARQUETTE, MI - J. “Marlene” (Ranta) Hanson was called home to her Lord on September 23, 2024. She peacefully entered eternal life under the care of her family, Brookridge Heights and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Marlene was born in Marquette, MI on a snowy day on November 17, ...

Betty Brodersen

SAINTE GENEVIEVE, MO - Betty L. Brodersen, 94 years old, of Sainte Genevieve, MO passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her home in Sainte Genevieve, MO. She was born April 14, 1930 in Elroy, WI. Married to Jacob C. Brodersen on December 22, 1951. Survived By: Daughter, ...

Charles Ahtonen

REPUBLIC, MI - Born in Republic, MI on 07-23-1946, Chuck was always outside, often found with a fishing pole in his hand. Chuck passed away in Texas after a recent fall, on 09-25-2024. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Henry (Hank) and Edith (Poylio) Ahtonen and his wife of 46 years ...