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Marie R. Bernier

MARQUETTE, MI- Marie R. Bernier, 93, of Marquette, passed away on Monday afternoon, October 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of U.P. Home Health & Hospice. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26th at St. Louis the King Catholic Church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m with a Franciscan prayer service to be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Friday, October 27th at St. Louis the King Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom Merkel officiating. Canale-Tonella Funeral ...

Shawna G. DesJardins

MUNISING, MI- Shawna G. DesJardins, age 58, of Munising, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Home Hospice. Visitation will be at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. Shawna’s memorial service will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Her full obituary will be in Thursday’s edition of the Mining Journal and at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Zachary Alan Pratt

NEGAUNEE, MI- Zachary Alan Pratt February 3, 1977- October 13, 2023 It is with great sadness that the Pratt and DeGraeve families announce the passing of our superhero. A father, son, brother, partner, and friend, and unbelievably awesome human Zachary Alan Pratt. He died of cancer far too ...

Jayne Rae Brady

MARQUETTE, MI – Jayne Rae Brady, age 102, of Marquette, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the comforting care of her family and staff of Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. At Jayne’s humble request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. If you wish to honor Jayne, the family suggests performing an act of kindness to another. Memorials may also be directed to the Community Presbyterian Church in Big Bay or Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Fassbender ...

Elaine Marie Syrjala

GWINN, MI- Elaine M. Syrja, 89, of Gwinn, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2023, tended to by her daughter Jodi, the staff at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, and the nurses from UP Home Health and Hospice. A full obituary will appear in The Mining Journal later this week. Koskey Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Carmen Morrison

NEGAUNEE, MI- Carmen Morrison, age 78, longtime Negaunee resident, passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023 at Mill Creek Senior Living Community while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice. The Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is assisting the family. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.