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Nathan Koski

Republic, MI - Nathan Alan Koski, age 30, Republic resident passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Nathan’s family will greet relatives and friends from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 5, 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 officiating. Following the service, a potluck luncheon will be held at the Republic Township Fire Hall. Nathan’s complete obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com.

Donald Joseph Fassbender, Jr.

MARQUETTE, MI - We mourn the loss of Donald Fassbender, Jr, age 37, who passed away July 22, 2023, in Gwinn, where he had been a resident for a short time. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Christopher Catholic Church on Saturday, July 29, beginning at 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be directed to Bay Cliff Health Camp, P.O. Box 310, Big Bay, Michigan 49808. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving ...

David W. Bolm

ISHPEMING, MI - David W. Bolm, age 61, longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday July 15, 2023 at UP Health System - Bell, while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff. David was born in Chicago, IL, on April 2, 1962, son of the late Wallace and Laura (Nicholas) Bolm. He ...

Joseph F. “Joe” Valente

MARQUETTE, MI - Joseph F. “Joe” Valente, age 81, Marquette resident and longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, (Frank S. Valente Building) while in the loving care of his family, staff at MCMCF and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr. Ryan Ford officiating. Visitation will be held at St. John’s from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church ...

Lawrence L. DeLongchamp

MONTGOMERY, AL - Former Negaunee resident, Lawrence L. (Goose or Lussie) DeLongchamp, left us peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama, just four months shy of his 101st birthday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 29th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Champion. Interment will be in Northland Chapel Gardens. The family will greet relatives and friends for one hour prior to Mass at the church on Saturday, and also at a luncheon immediately following services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may ...

Marvin (Marv) James Gauthier

BIG BAY, MI - Marvin (Marv) James Gauthier, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Friday, April 7th 2023, after a short illness. He was 88. The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Big Bay on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 beginning at 11am with a Mass at 12pm. Following the Mass, there will be a short burial service held at the Powell Township Cemetery in Big Bay with a luncheon at the Thunder Bay Inn. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bay Cliff Health Camp, U.P. Animal Welfare Shelter, or the Marquette City ...