MARQUETTE, MI – Alice Faye Robinson, age 86 of Marquette, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2026, in the loving care of her family and the caregivers of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Born in Champion, Michigan, Alice was the daughter of Alexander and Clara (Sheppard) ...
NEGAUNEE, MI - Nickolas Laurila Martin, age 31, of Negaunee, ascended into heaven to be welcomed by family who have passed and his hero, Kobe Bryant. Nick was born in Grand Rapids on the most special Christmas Day, December 25, 1994, to Kelly Laurila and Gary Martin. He was a proud graduate ...
IRON MOUNTAIN, MI - Susan Lee (Cox) Ruohomaki, 77, of Iron Mountain was called home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with her family at her side following a courageous 14 month battle with cancer. Susan was born on April 26, 1948, to parents Lloyd and Helen Cox. She was the eldest of 4 children ...
SKANIDA, MI- Jayne Marie Bigger, age 67, of Skandia, MI, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. In her home, cared for her loving partner Steven Ball and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice. Jayne was born on October 9, 19858, and was a lifelong resident of Marquette County. She spent ...
L'ANSE, MI - It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Ted James Gagnon, who departed this world peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his immediate family. Born on January 7, 1952, in the charming town of ...
GWINN, MI- On April 14, 2026, Robert J. Hietamaki, age 74, left us to join his beloved wife, Carolyn (nee Pelkola). As a child, we called him Bobby, in high school he was known as Boots (as he always wore them), the Air Force christened him Finn as no one could spell or pronounce our good Finnish name. Some referred to him as Bob or B.J., at Eastwood Nursing Center, in Negaunee, he preferred to be called Robert by the staff. Bob graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1970, where he lettered in track and basketball. Even though he had a high draft number, Bob chose to join the ...
