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Christine C. Doney

ISHPEMING, MI – Christine C. Doney, age 85, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba surrounded by her family. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1:00-2:00pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Church, 112 E. Euclid St., Ishpeming. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00PM. A reception will follow the services at the Congress in Ishpeming. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Mining Journal and at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of ...

Vicki Ann Massey

NEGAUNEE, MI - Vicki Ann Massey, 76, passed away early Saturday morning, December 23, 2023 at her home. Vicki was born May 8, 1947 in Ishpeming to Veikko ‘Vic’ and Ann (Bengtson) Salo and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1965. She married Jim Massey on October 29, 1966 and together they raised their two children in Negaunee. Vicki was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino and most of all, spending time with family, especially her grandson. Surviving are her loving husband, Jim; son, Brent Massey of Gladstone; daughter, Jodi ...

Inez E. Christian

MARQUETTE, MI - Inez E. Christian, 99, of Marquette, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. She was born September 23, 1924, in Marquette, a daughter of the late Lee and Mary (Elliott) McGinley. She was a 1942 graduate of John D. ...

David Jacobson

COKATO, MN - David Bruce Jacobson, 75, of Cokato, MN passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. David was born on September 29, 1948, in Ontonagon, MI to Norman and Mary Jacobson. He grew up in Paynesville, MI and was a 1966 graduate of Ewen ...

Rodney Alan Sharp

SANDS TOWNSHIP, MI - Rodney A. Sharp (Rod), 76, entered eternal life, on Friday afternoon, December 22, 2023. He passed away at home peacefully and surrounded by his entire family he loved so dearly. Rod was born February 9, 1947, to Irma and Clarence (Bud) Sharp in Ishpeming, Michigan. He ...

Ann Marie Clapp

AUTRAIN, MI - Ann Marie Clapp, age 77, longtime AuTrain resident, died late Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023 at the Munising Memorial Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. A time of celebrating Ann’s life will be at the AuTrain Township Hall on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Her obituary and tribute wall may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net.