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Kimberly Brennan

MARQUETTE, MI – Kimberly Lynn Brennan, age 40, of Marquette, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at home, in the loving care of her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. The family will receive relatives and friends at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services on Friday, January 12, beginning at 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow in the funeral home reception room. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UPAWS (Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter) or Cancer Care of Marquette County. A complete obituary ...

Phyllis J. Holliday

CHOCOLAY TWP, MI- Phyllis J. “Jean” Holliday, age 93, of Chocolay Township, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at UP Health System - Marquette. Honoring her request, no services will be held. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed, and an obituary viewed, online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

Roberta Henderson

MARQUETTE, MI- Roberta “Bobbie” Henderson, 94, of Marquette, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024 at Trillium House. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Danny Ayotte

NEGAUNEE, MI - Danny Lee Ayotte, 77, longtime Negaunee resident, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, December 30, 2023, under the care of his loving family and UP Home Health & Hospice. A full obituary is forthcoming, and will be announced by Koskey Funeral Home.

John Hoffman

Ely Twp, MI - John “Jack” Hoffman, age 30, of Ely Twp passed away at his residence on January 1, 2024. Jack’s family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon on Monday January 8, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ishpeming where A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon with Fr. Ryan Ford officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Jack’s obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.

Dean Stephens

Ely Twp, MI - Dean Joseph Stephens, age 63 passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, while under the care of his loving wife (Ellie) and Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice, at their home in Ely Township where they resided for the past 17 years, he had been ill for the past 9 months. A service for Dean will be held at the American Legion Post 114 Greenwood Location on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with a service at 1:00 pm followed by a time to Celebrate Deans Life with a potluck luncheon until 4:00 pm. Dean’s obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com.