SAN ANTONIO, TX - Rita Ann (Struthers) Miller, 88, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, after an extended illness. Rita was born on October 28, 1935 in Marquette, Michigan to Mervin and Ann (Yonkosky) Struthers. She graduated from Bishop Baraga High School and ...
HUMBOLDT TWP - Debbie Sue Wiljanen, 71, of Humboldt Township, passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 5, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.
MARQUETTE, MI - Roberta “Bobbie” Henderson, 94, of Marquette, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024 at Trillium House. She was born July 27, 1929, in Mosinee, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Roy and Marie (Dittman) Henderson. Bobbie earned a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in library science and a second Master’s degree from the University of Denver. She was employed at NMU as a professor/librarian beginning in 1971, working there for many years where she ultimately earned the Distinguished Faculty Award and was honored by NMU by having ...
KANSAS CITY, KS - Bryan Joseph Sinnaeve, 68, of Kansas City, KS, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Bryan was born February 4, 1955 to Harold and Gloria (Saari) Sinnaeve in Escanaba, MI. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and nature, loved ...
ISHPEMING, MI - David Steven Stratton, beloved father, and grandfather, passed away at his residence on January 4th, 2024, at the age of 71. David was born in Marquette, Michigan on December 9th, 1952, the son of Ferne (Rogers) and William Stratton. After graduating high school in 1970, David worked for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. for 27 years. David loved riding his Harley Davidson around the country, specifically trips to San Diego, CA, where he spent part of his childhood, the rest being at his family’s home on Bat Lake in Republic. David later discovered a passion for video games and ...
MARQUETTE, MI - Steven “Benger” Bengston, 67, passed away at home on January 6th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born on October 5th, 1956, to Clyde Bengston and Kathleen (Yesney) FitzPatrick. After graduating from Ishpeming High School, he went on to work for Cliffs at the Humboldt, Empire, and Tilden Mines. He retired from Cliffs in 2016. He was passionate about snowmobiles, cars, Nascar and taking trips to the casino with his buddies. He took pride in teaching his great nephew Gavin his knowledge when it came to snowmobiles. They spent countless hours in the ...
