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John Kimber

BROOMFIELD, CO- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Paul Kimber, fondly known as Papa John, who departed this world on December 12, 2023, at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones in his home in Broomfield, Colorado. Born on August 29, 1941, in Marquette, Michigan, to Peter Kimber and Dorothy Kermode Kimber. John’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering love for sports, a dedicated service in the Navy, and a fulfilling career in lumber and building materials. From his early days playing Little League baseball, hockey, and tennis in high school ...

Karina Covella

DEFUNIAK, FL- Karina (Kari) Kaye Covella, age 55, of Defuniak Springs, FL, passed away on December 21st, 2023. Kari was born on May 9th, 1968 to parents, George and Sally Halvorson in Marquette, MI. Kari was a fiery soul with a love for adventure. Growing up in Marquette, MI, she embraced ...

William Conrad Berry

MARSHALL, MI- It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Conrad Berry announce his unexpected passing on January 7th, 2024. Bill was born on July 3rd, 1942, to Samuel L and Edna M Berry in Marshall, Michigan. Bill attended Sacket School in rural Marshall until he entered ...

David Leanes

MESA, AZ- David Leanes was born on June 18, 1959 (64) born in Marquette MI, passed away in Mesa, AZ on December 27, 2023 were he was a resident for most of his life. He is survived by his two brothers Peter Leanes of Mesa, AZ and Carl Tooles of Las Vegas, Nevada. David graduated high school in Marquette, MI in 1977. He was predeceased in death by his parents Peter and Gladys Leanes and his brother Ted Tooles. No services will be held at this time. He will be buried in the VA cemetery in Cave Creek, AZ. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, ...

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. Arrangements have been entrusted to Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services which will release a complete obituary shortly.

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.