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Kenneth E. Nelson

ISHPEMING, MI- Kenneth E. Nelson, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of family members, staff at MCMCF, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Kenneth was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 3, 1935, to the late Walter E. and Edith D. (Johnson) Nelson. Ken graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1953, and received his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Education from Northern Michigan University. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Nancy, on ...

William E. Anderson

ISHPEMING, MI- William E. “Willie” Anderson, age 66, longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday January 13, 2024 at the Frodtert Hospital in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family, and hospital staff. William was born on September 24, 1957, son of the late William Everet Anderson, and Patricia Ellen (Stein) Anderson. He grew up in the L’Anse area and graduated from L’Anse High School with the class of 1975. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy serving from August of 1975 until his honorable discharge in August of 1978. William returned to the UP, ...

Anthony Maki

ISHPEMING, MI- Anthony Peter ‘Tony’ Maki, 56, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at his home Friday afternoon, January 12, 2024 under the care of his loving family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Tony was born November 4, 1967 in Ishpeming to Peter Maki and Vicki Turino, graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1986, and was a lifelong area resident. He continued his education at the Northern Michigan University skill center, earning an Associate’s Degree in Auto Mechanics. Tony was a longtime truck driver, working locally for Tasson Distributing, Reinhart Foodservice, where ...

Stephen P. Ziegner

MARQUETTE, MI- Stephen P. Ziegner, 87, of Marquette, formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, January 15, 2024 at home with his loving family at his side and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. A complete obituary will be announced shortly by Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Norbert Beauchamp

MARQUETTE, MI- Norbert L. “Mike” Beauchamp, 95, of Marquette, died Thursday evening, January 11, 2024 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming in the loving presence of his family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Mike was born on February 17, 1928 in Marquette, one of eight children born to the late Fred and Frances (Kasiska) Beauchamp. He was a lifelong Marquette resident. Mike proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II. After his military service, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Blount Brothers ...

Connie L. Lacko

SHELTER BAY, MI- Connie L. Lacko, age 69, of Shelter Bay, died following a brief illness on Friday afternoon, December 15, 2023 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. A time of visiting with family and friends will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.Connie’s obituary and online guestbook may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net.