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Donald Jenkins, Jr.

NEGAUNEE, MI- Donald George Jenkins, Jr., 78, of Negaunee, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 4, 2026 at UP Health System-Marquette with his loving family at his side. Donald was born July 3, 1947 in Ishpeming to Donald and Alice (Lindstrom) Jenkins, Sr. and was a graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1965. He then attended Northern Michigan University and earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology. After graduation, Donald served in the United States Army during Vietnam, being honorably discharged after two years of service. Donald’s career began at ...

Elaine Charlotte Luke

MICHIGAMME, MI- Elaine Charlotte Luke passed away on December 28, 2025 at Eastwood Nursing Center. She was born on January 2, 1930 in Crystal Falls, Michigan to Maurice and Norma Ball. She graduated as the Valedictorian of her Michigamme High School class of 1947. On June 9, 1951, she married ...

Madeline Margaret “Maggie” McDaniels

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, MI ­ Madeline Margaret McDaniels, age 72, affectionately known as "Maggie," walked on into eternity on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home, in the loving and comforting care of her family. Maggie was born July 20, 1953, in Marquette, a daughter of Richard C. and Elsie S. ...

Nancy E. Anderson

EBEN JUNCTION, MI- Nancy E. Anderson, age 77, of Eben Junction died of an unexpected illness at her home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Nancy was born on March 10, 1948 in Marquette to the late Woodrow and Edith Anderson. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Eben High School ...

Deborah (Debbie) A. Meneguzzo

BIG TRAVERSE BAY, MI- Deborah (Debbie) A. Meneguzzo, 74 a resident of Big Traverse Bay, Lake Linden, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 28th 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a short illness. Debbie was a treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved living in Big Traverse Bay in her family cottage and entertaining her family and friends there. She will be sadly missed by them all. Debbie enjoyed reading, playing cribbage and was a die hard Green Bay Packers fan. Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Matthew in 2011. She was also preceded in death ...

James “Jim” William Perttunen

MARQUETTE, MI- James "Jim" William Perttunen, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 82. Jim was born on October 1, 1943, in Ishpeming, MI and lived a life grounded in devotion - to his family, to those he loved, and to the values he carried quietly but ...