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Debra L. LaPointe

BARAGA, MI - Debra L. “Deb” LaPointe, age 69 of Baraga, MI passed away at her home on Monday, March 11, 2024. Deb’s obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Maryann Huebner

MARQUETTE, MI - Maryann Huebner, 82, of Marquette, died Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 2024, at UP Health System-Marquette. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services.

August Baggiore

ISHPEMING, MI - August “Augy, Bags” Baggiore passed away peacefully at the age of 100 ¢ (as he liked to say) surrounded by his family on March 11, 2024. Augy was born in Negaunee Cambria location to John and Marietta (Dighera) Baggiore. He worked in several local mines before retiring ...

Carol (Lukkari) Lawrence

NATIONAL MINE, MI - Carol Jean (Lukkari) Lawrence, 88, died peacefully at Woodside Lutheran Home on March 8, 2024. Carol was born March 11, 1935 in National Mine, Michigan. She married Ronald C. Lawrence, her high school sweetheart, on June 12, 1954. Carol was a member of Calvary Lutheran ...

Bryan R. Nurmela

THREE LAKES, MI - Bryan R. Nurmela, age 33, lifelong area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 10, 2024. Bryan was born in Ishpeming on September 22, 1990, son of the late Arnold Nurmela and Laura (Maki) Nurmela. He attended NICE Community Schools and graduated from Westwood ...

James Manty

TILDEN TWP, MI - James M. “Jim” Manty, age 68, entered eternal life on Tuesday March 5, 2024, in Italy while on vacation with his wife JoAnn. The family will greet relatives and friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ishpeming where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4:00 PM with Fr. Ryan Ford officiating. A dinner will follow at K/D Hall. Jim’s complete obituary will be forthcoming. Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is assisting the Manty family.