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Dean R. Hallifax

Dean Richard Hallifax passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center on Friday November 17, 2023. Dean was born March 6, 1954 in Marquette, Michigan to Richard and Mary Jayne Hallifax. He enjoyed a healthy traditional childhood as life was special growing up ...

Gary B. Connors

ISHPEMING, MI - Gary B. Connors, age 63, longtime area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 20, 2023 at UP Health System Marquette with his loving family by his side. Gary was born in West Allis, WI on June 21, 1960, son of the late Thomas and Sharon (Hendrickson) Connors. ...

Randi J. Laasko

DIORITE, MI - Randi J. Laakso, age 67, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday November 17, 2023 at her son’s home while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice. Randi was born in Ishpeming on March 6, 1956, daughter of the late Arthur and Anona (Sundlie) ...

Luey David Edward Smith

MUNISING, MI - Luey David Edward Smith, age 39, of Munising, died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Bowerman Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. David’s funeral service will begin at 1:00 with an opportunity for friends and family to share memories. Military Honors will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. David’s obituary and online guestbook may be viewed and signed at bowermanfuneralhome.net.

John R. ‘Mike’ Mattson

MARQUETTE, MI - John R. “Mike” Mattson, 80, of Marquette, died Saturday evening, November 11, 2023 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay, surrounded by his loving family after suffering a stroke. Mike was born on March 10, 1943 in Ishpeming, Michigan, a son of the late John W. ...

Jeffery Eaton

RHINELANDER, Wisc. — Jeffery Thomas Eaton of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, passed away at home on November 9, 2023. He was 71. Jeff was born on February 6, 1952 on Midway Island to Betty Jean and Leslie C. Eaton, Sr. After graduating from Big Rapids High School in 1970, he went on to study ...