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Laura E. Gotham

MARQUETTE, MI - Laura E. Gotham, 96, of Marquette, fell asleep in death on September 21, 2023. She had enjoyed well over 90 years of healthy, active life on this earth. Laura was born to George and Hazel Spero, their only child, and grew up on their farm in Unionville, Michigan. At age 18 ...

Edwin J. Peterson

ATHENS, OH - Edwin John Peterson, 79 years old, of Athens, Ohio died on September 27th, 2023, after many years of battling multiple health challenges. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne, daughters Patty (Trent) DeBruin, Pam (Bruce) Buitendorp and grandchildren Jed (Roslyn Fleming) DeBruin, Hannah (Matthew) Walker, Claire (Gabe Fuller) DeBruin, Brenden (Jenna Montes) Buitendorp, and Nathan Buitendorp. He is also survived by sister Natalie (Pete) Knudson, 2 nieces, a nephew, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Betty Peterson and brother and ...

Donald E. Veale

GWINN, MI - Don was born December 29, 1927, in Marquette. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, he died at home with his loving wife of 63 years, Bessie Luke Veale, at his side. He died as he wished, at home on the lake and the onset was sudden. He was the son of Robert J Veale and Rachel M ...

Stephan Gregg Pelto

MARQUETTE, MI- Stephan Gregg Pelto, aged 59, passed away unexpectedly, September 23 following a brief illness. Steve was one-of-a-kind with a generous heart and philosopher’s soul. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, artist, and teacher. Steve graduated from ...

Barbara Hubbard

GRAND MARAIS, MI - Barbara Ellen Hubbard, aged 94, left for her last cruise on September 26, 2023. She was born December 21, 1928 to Charles and Bertha Chilson of Grand Marais, Michigan. Mom graduated valedictorian of her class, and as such, received free tuition to Ferris State College, ...

Curtis J. Hendrickson

GREEN BAY, WI / REPUBLIC, MI - Curtis J. Hendrickson, age 79, longtime Green Bay, WI resident, and former Republic, MI resident, passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Unity Hospice in De Pere, WI, while in the loving care of his family, and hospice staff. Curtis was born in Republic, MI on March 5, 1944, son of the late Otto and Esther (Koski) Hendrickson. He grew up in Republic and attended Republic High School, graduating with the class of 1962. Following his high school graduation Curtis attended Northern Michigan University, where he received his undergrad prior to ...