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James Ronald Parker

SAN ANTONIO, TX - James Ronald Parker, 65, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of James Island, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 10, 2026. Born January 14, 1961, in Marquette, Michigan, he was the son of James and Mary Parker of James Island, South Carolina. He moved to James Island with his family in 1967 and was a graduate of Bishop England High School. Mr. Parker retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 24 years of honorable service. Following his military career, he worked in police security for the U.S. government, serving on military ...

Dorothy Jane Weiland

MARQUETTE, MI - Dorothy J. Weiland, 97, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Dorothy was born on December 15, 1928, in Marquette, to Harry and Rose (Lowes) Roose. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud graduate ...

Brian Scott Lyons

MARQUETTE, MI- Brian Scott Lyons, age 71, of Marquette, Michigan, died peacefully on 3/20/2026 while at the Trillium House, under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Brian was born in Marquette on September 30, 1954 to parents, Jane and Clarence Lyons. Brian spent his entire life in the Marquette area, where he enjoyed spending time with friends; playing his guitars; experimenting with new recipes; listening to music and watching movies on TV. He especially enjoyed spending time with his beloved cats, Peter and Woodstock. Brian was also quite the historian, who had fun ...

Elfriede (Ugi) Manner

SKANDIA, MI - Elfriede Ugi Manner, 100, of Skandia, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at UP Health System-Marquette. She was born April 16, 1926, in Ardla Village, Estonia, on the island of Saaremaa, in the Baltic Sea, the only child of Alexsei and Elizaveta (Ansperi) Ugi. She was raised in ...

Lon Cary Laken

GWINN, MI – Lon Cary Laken passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 65, in the comfort of his home. He was born to Robert and Audrey Laken on February 7, 1961, in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He was preceded by his father, Robert A. Laken, his mother, Audrey R. Laken, and brother, ...

Jacob Bradley Attebery

MUNISING, MI / WEISER, ID - Jacob Bradley Attebery, age 40, died unexpectedly, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home in Munising, MI. He was born on May 7, 1985 in Weiser, ID to Brad and Beverly (Wheeler) Attebery. Jake’s love for the outdoors started at a young age. He enjoyed hunting, ...