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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.

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 ...