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Betty Ruth Kellan Durant

MARQUETTE, MI - Betty Ruth Kellan Durant, passed away at 103 years old on August 14, 2023, under the outstanding care of the staff at Marquette County Medical Care Facility, Ishpeming, Michigan. They are truly angels the way they care for the residents and their families. Betty was born in ...

Mary A. Howard

GWINN, MI - Mary Ann Howard, 84, of Skandia, passed away on Friday morning, August 4, 2023, at her home. Mary was born on January 15, 1939 in Channing, MI, to the late Harold and Hattie (Westman) Steele. She married, Theodore W. “Ted” Howard, on May 12, 1956, in Marquette and had been ...

Keith A. Millimaki

ISHPEMING, MI - Keith A. Millimaki, age 51, of 26205 Co Rd 581, Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home. Keith was born in Ishpeming on September 30, 1971, a son of Virginia (Jacobson) Moilanen and the late John “Jack” Millimaki. Keith grew up in Green Creek ...

Leona P. “Noni” Luke

ISHPEMING, MI - Leona P. “Noni” Luke, age 99, longtime Michigamme and Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she had resided the past 2¢ years. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home from 12:00 – 1:00PM on Saturday, August 19, 2023, where a Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 with Rev. Tim Johnston officiating. Interment will take place at the Lakeview Cemetery in Michigamme. A luncheon will follow the services at the Bethel Lutheran Church. In Lieu of flowers, ...

Dr. Robert J. Fleming

MARQUETTE, MI - Dr. Robert J. Fleming, 76, of Marquette, died peacefully Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, at his home, with his wife by his side and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 4 pm to7 pm at Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A rosary service will be held at 7 pm. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 1 am to 2 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm in the church with Rev. Daniel Ondov officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial ...

Joseph Richard Lancour

MUNISING, MI - Joseph Richard Lancour, age 76, of Munising, died on Monday evening, August 14, 2023 at Medilodge of Munising, following a brief illness and surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. Joe’s completed obituary will be in this weekend’s Mining Journal and may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net.