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Reuben Sironen

HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO- Reuben Jacob Sironen was born 6/20/32 in Ewen, MI to Emil and Maria Sironen,who immigrated to the US from Finland. He was the youngest of their 10 children. He died 11/10/2023 in Highlands Ranch, CO. He was baptized 8/28/32 at First Lutheran Church in Ewen by Rev. F.W. Kaskinen. He was confirmed on 6/20/48 (his 16th birthday) at First Lutheran Church by Rev. A.J. Korhonen. He married Beverly Jean Kubasch on 7/1/61 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Livermore,CA officiat-ed by Rev. Hilton Schlecht. He attended public school and grad-uated from Ewen ...

Thomas M. “Tom” Darcy

BARAGA, MI- Thomas M. “Tom” Darcy, age 76, of Baraga, MI passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Tom’s obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Curt William Sleeman

MARQUETTE, MI - Curt William Sleeman, aged 69, of Marquette, passed away peacefully at Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone on Wednesday, November 8. Curt grew up in Harvey, the son of Robert Sleeman and Janet Gentz. Despite losing his brother Jay and sister Lisa early in his life, his ...

Eleanor M. Bell

SHINGLETON, MI - Eleanor M. Bell, age 105, of Shingleton, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique. She was born on September 23, 1918 in Germfask, Michigan to the late James and Margaret (Batway) Berry. Eleanor graduated from Germfask High School ...

George Paul LeMaire

MARQUETTE, MI - George Paul LeMaire, age 71, of Marquette, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Mission Point of Ishpeming. Born November 1, 1952, in Marquette, a son of Edward and Dolores LeMaire, he was raised in Marquette and attended the local schools. In 1971, he enlisted in ...

Gerald R. ‘Jerry’ Kongabel

MARQUETTE, MI - Gerald R. “Jerry” Kongabel, affectionately known as “Boppy”, 89, of Marquette, entered Heaven on Friday, November 10, 2023 from Norlite Nursing Center, surrounded by family and under the care of Norlite staff and Lake Superior Hospice. He had resided at Snowberry ...