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David Bussiere

MARQUETTE, MI- David William Bussiere of Marquette was found dead in bed at his home on September 22, 2024. Born on June 28, 1960, the son of William and Eileen (Just) Bussiere. Raised in Republic, David graduated from Republic-Michigamme High School in 1978. After graduation, Dave worked ...

Bernice Huotari

MUNISING, MI- Bernice “Nanny” Huotari died in her home in Munising, MI on September 17th with family surrounding her. She was ready to be with her God and all the other angels she so missed. Nanny was born on October 3rd, 1940, to Richard and Martha Niemi. She loved to tell people that she was “born in a barn”. Nanny went to school in Mass City and graduated Valedictorian. She often joked that she had taken chemistry to have the right mix for “diaper pails”. Nanny served as the Ontonagon County Clerk for over 15 years. Nanny married Waino “Papa” Huotari on a hot June ...

Mary Woodworth

MARQUETTE, MI- Mary L. Woodworth, 89, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Brookridge Heights Memory Care in Marquette. She was born on May 11, 1935, in Iron River, a daughter of the late Henry and Beatrice (Bolduc) Turcotte. She attended the Iron River ...

Richard Kortum

MARQUETTE, MI - Richard Bernhard Kortum, age 89, of Marquette, entered eternal life Friday morning, September 20, 2024, in the loving, comforting care of his family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Born April 17, 1935, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a son of Bernhard and Anna Maria (Baar) ...

Stephen Brady

ARNOLD, MI- Stephen J. Brady, 71, of Arnold, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at U.P. Health System- Marquette. Stephen was born on August 12, 1953 in Marquette to John and Donna (Shorkey) Brady. He was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School. ...

Martina Hakanen

CHATHAM, MI- Martina “Tina” L. Hakanen, age 64, of Chatham, died unexpectedly, Friday, September 13, 2024 at her home. She was born on November 1, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Martin and Neola (Holmquist) Eaton. Tina was only six months old when her father Martin died. When ...