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Michelle (Bourgeois) Atkins

MARQUETTE, MI – A Celebration of Life, honoring Michelle (Bourgeois) Atkins, will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Presque Isle Pavilion, Marquette, from 1:30 pm until 4:00 pm. Michelle, age 52, passed away August 18, 2025. Condolences may be expressed online (use Search Tab) at ...

Bernadine Shirley Sorelle

MARQUETTE, MI - Bernadine “Bernie” Sorelle, age 98, of West Palm Beach, Florida, entered eternal life January 13, 2026. Friends may call at St. Christopher Catholic Church on August 12, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

Betty Ann Chabot

GLENSIDE, PA / MARQUETTE, MI - Betty Chabot, age 80, of Glenside, Pennsylvania, passed away July 4, 2026, in Abington, Pennsylvania. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Christopher Catholic Church beginning at 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. A private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Betty’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the ...

Paul Matthews

MARQUETTE, MI - Paul Michael Matthews, 82, of Marquette, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at UPHS-Marquette. Paul was born May 1, 1944 in Ishpeming to Harold and Martha (Halkola) Matthews and was a proud graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1962. Following graduation, he ...

Gerald “Skip” Van Buren, Jr.

CHOCOLAY TWP, MI - It is with heavy hearts, we announce that our Dad, Gerald "Skip" Van Buren has "gone hunting where the coyotes always answer the call." Skip was a proud Vietnam veteran and true outdoorsman. He served his country with honor and carried great pride in his military service ...

John W. Innerebner

ISHPEMING, MI - John W. Innerebner, age 72, longtime area resident, passed away on August 1, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of nursing home staff. John was born in Ishpeming on April 22, 1954, son of the late Herbert and Irene (Seefelt) Innerebner. ...