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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. Donald was born March 21, 1986, in Marquette, Michigan, to Michelle (Burns) Ellis and Don Fassbender. Donald endured open-heart surgery ...

Frances M. “Ginger” Aldrich

MUNISING / MANISTIQUE, MI - Frances M. “Ginger” Aldrich, age 70, of Munising and formerly of Manistique, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home, under the loving care of her family and North Woods Home Hospice. Private family services are being planned for a later date. Ginger’s obituary and online guestbook may be viewed and signed at bowermanfuneralhome.net.

Raymond “Tuffy” Laitila

ASKEL, MI - A celebration of Raymond “Tuffy” Laitila’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his and Kathy’s home, located at 20786 Back Street, Pelkie, MI 49958. Contact phone: 906-334-2779.

John R. Mikulich

TRENARY, MI - John R. Mikulich, age 99, of Trenary, died on Saturday afternoon, July 22, 2023 at Norlite Nursing Home in Marquette, Michigan. John was born on April 8, 1924 in Trenary to Frank and Mary (Krajac) Mikulich. He graduated from Trenary High School. On August 26, 1944, he married ...

Barbara Luoma

Tampa Bay, FL - Barbara Ann Luoma, 61, of Tampa Bay, FL and former Negaunee resident, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24th, 2019. Graveside services will be held at the Negaunee Cemetery at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 29th, with Rev. Christian Flagstadt officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends for a luncheon immediately following services in the St. Paul School gymnasium. Koskey Funeral Home of Negaunee is honored to be assisting the family.

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.