SKANIDA, MI- Jayne Marie Bigger, age 67, of Skandia, MI, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. In her home, cared for her loving partner Steven Ball and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Jayne was born on October 9, 19858, and was a lifelong resident of Marquette County. She spent ...
L'ANSE, MI - It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Ted James Gagnon, who departed this world peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his immediate family. Born on January 7, 1952, in the charming town of ...
GWINN, MI- On April 14, 2026, Robert J. Hietamaki, age 74, left us to join his beloved wife, Carolyn (nee Pelkola). As a child, we called him Bobby, in high school he was known as Boots (as he always wore them), the Air Force christened him Finn as no one could spell or pronounce our good Finnish name. Some referred to him as Bob or B.J., at Eastwood Nursing Center, in Negaunee, he preferred to be called Robert by the staff. Bob graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1970, where he lettered in track and basketball. Even though he had a high draft number, Bob chose to join the ...
PUNTA GORDA, FL - Debra Libby passed away on April 7, 2026, in Punta Gorda, Florida after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was able to spend her last few weeks with family and friends, sharing memories and many laughs. Debra was born in Milford, New Hampshire to parents Donald and Nancy ...
LIMINGA, MI - The family of Phyllis Gildersleeve invites friends and neighbors to join us in honoring her 90 years of life. Phyllis was a long-time resident of Liminga and Dollar Bay. Please join us to share stories and memories on Saturday, May 9th from 4 – 6 pm at the Stanton Township Firehall, 16847 Fire Hall Rd, Houghton, MI 49931. Her burial will be in the Oskar Cemetery. The full obituary can be viewed and condolences may be shared online at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service website. www.memorialchapel.net
MARQUETTE, MI - Timothy Robert Smith, 69, of Marquette, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Trillium House in the care of his loving family and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Tim was born November 24, 1956 in St. ...
