ISHPEMING, MI- Nancy K. Vahamaa, age 68, lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024 at UP Health System Marquette, while in the loving care of her family, and hospital staff. Nancy was born in Ishpeming on June 28, 1956, daughter of the late John and Genevieve ...
MARQUETTE, MI - Patricia R. Tonge, age 64, of 317 Hampton St. Marquette, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her home. Patricia was born in Ishpeming on January 26, 1960, a daughter of the late Shirley (Cudahy) and George Pepin. She was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. Patti worked as a bartender at Hickey’s in Ishpeming and Norm’s Black Rail in Republic over a period of several years and was currently working in the gift shop at the Ojibwa Casino in Marquette. She was known to many as a BINGO enthusiast. Patti had an amazing sense of humor and loved to ...
MARQUETTE, MI- Diane Mahoney, 71, of Marquette, passed away on August 17, 2024. Beloved wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law and friend. Diane was a long-time Marquette area schools art teacher, an avid gardener, artist, lover of nature, children and animals. She was a terrible speller, but wonderful in so many other ways. Diane brought a lot of beauty into the world and will be missed. Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Diane’s family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com.
NEGAUNEE TWP, MI- Brian Stuart Debski, 67, of Negaunee Township, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 4, 2024 at UP Health System Marquette with his loving family at his side. Brian was born January 30, 1957, in Detroit, to Alfred and Patricia (Green) Debski, the second ...
TILDEN TWP, MI- Ralph W. Keto, 91, Tilden Township resident passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Ralph was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on April 1, 1933, a son of the late Walter A. and Lydia (Mannikko) ...
SANDS TWP, MI- Sue Diane Wickstrom, 66, of Sands Township, died Thursday evening, September 5, 2024 at UP Health System Marquette with her husband by her side. Sue was born May 26, 1958 in Ishpeming to Arnold Walter and Charlotte Beverly (Heikkinen) Helander and graduated from Negaunee High ...
