NEGAUNEE TWP, MI - Sandra “Sandy” Ruth (Nicholas) Salmela, age 75, of Negaunee, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her home in Negaunee. Sandy was born on April 28, 1951, in Negaunee, Michigan, to Lester and Ruth (Stolnack) Nicholas. She was raised in Negaunee ...
CHAMPION, MI – Carol J. Beck, age 95, of Champion, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Carol was born on August 28, 1930, in Hermansville, Michigan, to the late William and Esther (Bengtson) Laitinen. She made her home in Champion ...
MARQUETTE, MI - Betty J. Weller, 87, of Marquette, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2025, at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born May 30, 1938, in Monroe, Michigan, a daughter of Paris and Lissie (Cain) Keck. She was raised in Monroe and attended the University of Michigan where she earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education. She was employed for many years as a teacher at the Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn. Betty enjoyed bowling & golf and participated in league competition, she played pinochle once a week and joined friends for ...
GWINN, MI - John Samuel “Jack” Shaffer, 90, of Big Shag Lake, Gwinn, entered eternal life Thursday evening, May 14, 2026, at UPHS Marquette from injury sustained from a fall. Jack was born June 9, 1935 to Samuel and Christina (Cockburn) Shaffer near Wrigley Field in Chicago and was a ...
GREEN BAY, MI - Francis "Frank" Black, born June 11, 1941, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the age of 84. He attended and graduated from Marquette Area Schools. From there, he went on to work at St. Luke's Hospital as an orderly. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Tyne and Frank Black, brother Brian Black; and his beloved daughter, Keri Black. He carried their memories with him throughout his life, honoring them in quiet strength and enduring love. He is survived by his devoted wife, Christine Black of Green Bay, WI; brother Duane (Imogene) Black of Marquette, ...
BIG BAY, MI- Randolph "Randy" E. Ryoti, age 83, of rural Reedsville, (formerly of Big Bay, MI) passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026. Randy was born on December 6, 1942 in Marquette, MI, son of the late Erick and Marie (Dorie) Ryoti. He was a graduate of Bishop Baraga High School, ...
