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Vernon Haglund, Sr.

MARQUETTE, MI – Vernon “Vern” Clifford Augustine Haglund, Sr., 97, of Marquette, and former Skandia resident, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home, in the loving, comforting care of his family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Born February 17, 1927, in Skandia, a son ...

Dr. Peter Carmody

BARAGA, MI- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Peter E. Carmody, 82, of L’Anse, Michigan on Tuesday, August 27th at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Carmody was born on July 31st, 1942, in Munising, Michigan, to parents Donald and Elsie (Niemi) Carmody. Dr. ...

Nancy Zimmerman

MARQUETTE, MI - Nancy Zimmerman, 67, of Skandia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 2024 at Trillium House in Marquette. Everyone who knew Nancy liked her immediately. She had a magnetic personality that made people smile and she never had a negative comment about anyone. Nancy ...

Alan Reynolds

NEGAUNEE, MI - Alan J. “Al” Reynolds, 82, of Negaunee, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Al was born January 31, 1942 in Marquette, MI to Lowell J. and Chrissie M. (Scarffe) Reynolds. He was a 1960 graduate of John D. Pierce High School and a lifelong area resident. Al was the produce Manager at Red Owl in Marquette for nearly 30 years until the store closed in 1991. He made lasting friendships with many of his fellow employees and enjoyed socializing with customers and vendors alike. ...

Joel Halverson

ISHPEMING, MI-Joel Alan Halverson, age 72, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 25, 2024 at his home. Joel was born on May 4, 1952 in Saint Paul, MN, son of the late John and Emma (Mathis) Halverson. He grew up in Minnesota and worked construction throughout ...

Kirk Marjomaki

BIG BAY, MI - Kirk James Marjomaki, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 11, 2024, at the young age of 35 in Big Bay, Michigan, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 22, 1989, in Marquette, Michigan, Kirk’s life was one marked by kindness, intelligence, and ...