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Bertha Jean Benson

MARQUETTE, MI - Bertha Jean Benson, entered eternal life on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by her family in Marquette, Michigan. Born in the town of Gladstone, Michigan, on April 25, 1934, to the late Charles Erfourth and Ida (Burdick) Erfourth, Bertha’s early years were filled with the simple pleasures of small town life. She was a proud graduate of Gladstone High School, where she forged lifelong friendships and developed a spirit of resilience and independence. After high school, Bertha ventured to Milwaukee seeking new opportunities and experiences. During this time, she ...

Bruce R. Sheldon

WEEKI WACHEE, FL- Bruce R. Sheldon, age 77, of Weeki Wachee, Florida, formerly from Negaunee, MI, passed away on February 27th, 2024, at the Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, FL, following a long illness. He was born in Marquette, Mi and was a 1964 graduate of Bishop Baraga High ...

Donald Nurmela

KINGSFORD, MI- Donald Paul Nurmela, 66, of Kingsford, MI, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. Don was born on May 11, 1957, to Peter and Gladys (Nopola) Nurmela in Marquette, MI. He was raised in Ishpeming, MI, with his four siblings: Dave, Catherine, Steven, and Jim. He graduated ...

Joan M. Zorza

MARQUETTE, MI- Joan M. Zorza, 92, of Marquette, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born June 11, 1931, in Marquette, a daughter of the late George and Agnes (Paquette) Gregorich. She attended Bishop Baraga High School and was a lifelong area resident. On October 8, 1949 she married Calvin O. Zorza at St. Peter Cathedral. Joan and Cal owned and operated Cal’s Party Store from 1970 to 2002 before passing it on to the next generation of their family who continued the tradition of providing “Cal Care” to their customers. Her interests ...

Georgia Dollar-Libby

GWINN, MI- Georgia K. Dollar-Libby, 60, of Gwinn, MI, entered eternal life on March 30, 2024 surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. Georgia was born on September 13, 1963 in Marquette, MI, to Robert G. and Eleanor M. (Brassard) Dollar. She attended Marquette Public Schools. Georgia pursued a career as a corrections officer for a short period time. She was a very talented individual and had a deep love for the arts and reading. Georgia was also a dog lover and had many throughout her life as companions. Georgia is survived by her sisters, Jan (Dcn. Louie) Londo of ...

Bradley David Jones

ELY TOWNSHIP, MI - Bradley David Jones, affectionately known as Brad, passed away on March 19, 2024, at the age of 71. The Celebration of Life of Brad Jones will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Van Patten Woods located at 15838 W. Route 173, Wadsworth, IL at Shelter B. The Shelter will be available at 8:00 a.m. and the park closes at Sunset. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed, and an obituary viewed, online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com