DIORITE, MI - Jason A. “Gator” Laakso, age 47, Diorite resident passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. Jason was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on March 3, 1976, a son of Alan J. and Randi J. (Quayle) Laakso. Jason graduated from Westwood High School, Class of 1994, and received a ...
NEGAUNEE, MI - With great sorrow we say goodbye to Ian Joseph Thomas, age 37. Born September 4, 1986 in Marquette, to Joe and Patricia (Guidebeck) Thomas, he was a kind and generous boy. He graduated from St. Christopher Pre-School and wanted to be a ‘motorcycle man.’ He then attended ...
MUNISING, MI - John Sommers, age 83, of Munising, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at MediLodge of Munising. No services will be scheduled. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.
MARQUETTE, MI - Kathy (Kathleen) Louise Soltwisch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, friend to all and lover of animals went to her eternal rest with God on Tuesday, September 6, 2023. Kathy was born January 11, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois and spent her early years in ...
MARQUETTE, MI - Kathy Jo Hollemans, 68, of Marquette, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home, with family by her side. Our beautiful mom was carried to heaven like Cinderella while we buzzed around her like the birds and mice. There are no words for the individual sacrifices ...
REPUBLIC, MI - Euren H. Skogman, age 94, longtime Republic resident passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while under the loving care of family, Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice and staff at MCMFC. Euren’s family will greet relatives and friends from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm with Rev. Alex Ross to officiate. Euren’s complete obituary will appear in Saturday’s Mining Journal or can be ...
