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Elgin “David” Mahn

NEWBERRY, MI - Long time Newberry resident, Elgin “David” Mahn died February 25, 2024, at Golden Leaves Living Center following a courageous battle with vascular dementia. David was born on September 30, 1937, in Newberry, Michigan, son of Elgin H. Mahn and Laina (Honkonen) Mahn. While he was in high school, he played on the baseball, basketball and football teams. David graduated from Newberry High School in 1955. Following his graduation, he attended Northern Michigan University. While at NMU, David was active in Luther League. It was at Luther League where he met his ...

William M. “Mike” Farmer

MARQUETTE, MI - William M. “Mike” Farmer, age 74, of Marquette, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at UP Health System Marquette, in the loving, comforting care of his wife and brother. Born November 8, 1949, in Detroit, a son of Locke and Kathleen (Murray) Farmer, Mike was a ...

Robert Lawrence

MARQUETTE, MI - Robert Frank Lawrence, 96, of Marquette, died Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2024 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Funeral Mass and visitation will be held on Monday, June 24 at St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider U.P. Honor Flight, 7480 J Road, Gladstone, MI 49837 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2119 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 in Mr. Lawrence’s memory. Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Lawrence family and will release a complete ...

Jeanette L. Bicigo

MARQUETTE, MI – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Jeanette L. Bicigo on Wednesday, February 28th at 11:00 am in St. Michael Catholic Church. Friends may call at the church beginning at 10:00 am. A reception will follow in the Parish Center. Interment will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Bicigo, age 89, entered eternal life February 15, 2024. Memorials may be directed to St. Michael Catholic Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.

Carolyn Buehrly

KIVA, MI - Carolyn Irene Buehrly, 98, of Kiva, entered eternal life Friday evening, February 23, 2024, at her home, in the loving, comforting care of her family. Friends may call at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services on Friday, March 1st beginning at 1:00 pm until the time of service at 3:00 pm. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.

Daniel A. Britton

MARQUETTE, MI - Daniel A. Britton, 80, of Marquette, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Trillium House while under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services.