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Donald Gordon Doucette

ISHPEMING, MI - Donald Gordon Doucette, 77, of Ishpeming, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at The Trillium House in Marquette. Donald was born May 17, 1946, in Marquette, to Leo and Miriam (Savala) Doucette and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1964. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Germany. Donald was employed as Manager of Holiday Marina on Lake Lanier in Georgie prior to moving back to the UP. Surviving are his son, Anthony (Jennifer) Lenten of Ishpeming; his daughter, Michelle (Scott) Herzog of Iowa; and seven beloved grandchildren. ...

Kathleen F. “Kathy” Lyons

CHOCOLAY TWP, MI - Kathleen F. “Kathy” Lyons, age 80, Chocolay Township resident passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Kathleen was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 10, 1943, a daughter of the late Emil and Mildred (Kallatsa) Merrilla. She graduated from Ishpeming High School and attended Badger Business College in Green Bay. Kathy worked as a secretary, mostly for insurance companies. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette. Kathy enjoyed bringing her comfort dogs to local nursing homes. She will be missed by her two dogs, Gabby, and Annie. Kathy is ...

Michael Fries

MARQUETTE, MI - Michael Fries, age 70, of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 3, 2023, at camp. A complete obituary and arrangements for services at a later date will be forthcoming. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.

Tyler Wesley Hoy

GREEN BAY, WI - Tyler Wesley Hoy, 31, of Marquette, most recently of Green Bay, WI. Tyler laid his head down for his final rest on March 5th 2023. A Celebration of Life for Tyler Wesley Hoy (07/08/1991 - 03/05/2023) is being held Sat. July 8th, at the Trenary Community Building in Trenary, Michigan, from 1-4 pm.

James (Jim) McCormick

MARQUETTE, MI - James (Jim) McCormick of Marquette, MI, formerly of St. Clair, MI, died June 28, 2023 at the Trillium Hospice House in Marquette, MI after a brief, yet brave, battle with cancer. Jim was born in St. Clair, MI on December 7th, 1953, son of Joseph and Anna (Deaner) McCormick, ...

Donna Mae Robertson

GWINN, MI - Donna Mae Robertson, age 68, of Gwinn, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Trillium Hospice House, in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. An informal gathering of family and friends will be held at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services on Saturday, July 15 from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.