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Nancy J. Feliciano

MARQUETTE-Nancy J. Feliciano, 77, of Marquette, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Trillium House. She was born January 18, 1947 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Myles and Lois (Woodin) McCombie. She was raised in LaPuente, California but spent summers in Marquette and was a 1964 graduate of LaPuente High School. She went on to attend and graduate from a beauty school in California. She married James E. Feliciano in 1965 in Downey, California. The couple moved to Marquette where she was employed as a cashier at Jack’s IGA and later was a driver for Car Quest for 10 years. ...

Suzanne Swanson

ISHPEMING, MI- Suzanne Elizabeth ‘Suzy’ Swanson, 64, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning, June 24, 2024, under the care of her husband and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Suzy was born May 7, 1960 in Iron Mountain to Donald and Nancy (Tuomela) Swanson, graduated from Ishpeming High School, and was a longtime area resident. She continued her education at Northern Michigan University where she earned her Bachelor’s in Education. Suzy worked locally at Northern Michigan University, Houghton Law Office, and was also a substitute teacher in various ...

Denise Rivers Barry

CINCINNATI, OH - Denise Rivers Barry, 89 of Cincinnati formerly of Marquette, MI passed away May 25, 2024. She was born August 25, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH. Beloved wife of 67 years of Roger Barry. Loving mother of Susan (Kevin) Schliesman, Roger Dennis (Julie) Barry, Mark (April) Barry and Laura (Jim) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Amanda (Jeff), Jon Jon, Megan, Maddy and Annika. Dear sister of Susan (Karl) Rivers Payne, Mary (Jay Klaus) Rivers, Deborah (the late Gary) Fox and the late Joyce Rivers. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Denny enjoyed ...

Leo & Eila Hill

GWINN, MI- A memorial service commemorating the lives of Leo and Eila Hill will be held on July 5, 2024, 11:00am at the Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn, Michigan, Pastor Jack Busche presiding. All are welcome to attend. A luncheon will immediately follow in the church Fellowship hall. Any honorariums may be given to Grace Lutheran Church in memory of Leo and Eila.

Marilyn Jean Gauthier

BIG BAY, MI- Marilyn Jean Gauthier, beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away Sunday June 9th, 2024, at 90 years old. Born Marilyn Jean Homier on May 14th, 1934, in L’anse, Michigan, to Edward and Muriel Homier, she was raised in L’anse, Michigan, graduating in 1952. ...

Robert Lawrence

MARQUETTE, MI - Robert Frank Lawrence, 96, of Marquette, died Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2024 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Robert (Bob) Frank Lawrence, 96, of 723 West Ridge Street, Marquette, MI entered eternal life Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2024 at the Norlite ...