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Alice E. Anderson

SKANDIA, MI- Alice E. Anderson, on February 8th 2026, Alice E. (Konstrem) Anderson, 100, passed away peacefully at her home in Skandia, under the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Alice was born to James and Inie (Wehmasto) Konstrem in Newberry MI on November 6th 1925. At that time the hospital was located on the second floor of the Rexall drug store. Alice’s father, James, was a talented blacksmith, and the family resided close to the logging camps where he worked before purchasing their home in Carlshend. Alice and her sisters- Ruth and Shirley- ...

Roy Tossava

MARQUETTE, MI- In loving memory, Roy Elden Tossava, age 90, passed away peacefully February 18, 2026 in Marquette, Michigan. Born August 31, 1935 in Mohawk, Michigan to Benhart and Sigrid (Lapert) Tossava, Roy’s life was rooted in the Upper Peninsula, where he developed a strong sense of ...

Daryl Allen Robare

ZILLAH, WA- Daryl Allen Robare, 82, of Zillah, WA, passed away on February 11, 2026, due to complications of congestive heart failure. Daryl was a native of Negaunee, MI, and graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. During his career, ...

Robert “Bob” James Villemure

NEWBERRY, MI- Lifelong Newberry resident, Robert "Bob" James Villemure, 86, died Friday morning February 13, 2026 at Newberry Assisted Living Community with his loving family at his side. Bob was born August 30, 1939 in Newberry, son of the late Evar and Ninabelle (Green) Villemure, Bob was ...

Alan J. Laakso

DIORITE, MI ­ Alan J. Laakso, age 67, lifelong Diorite resident, passed away peacefully, in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his childhood home that his father built. Alan was born on June 27, 1958, in Ishpeming, to the late Arne ...

Marvin L. Ruhinen

GWINN, MI- Marvin L. Ruhinen, 77, of Gwinn, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 14, 2026, at UP Health System - Marquette. Marvin was born on August 30, 1948, in Great Falls, MT, the third of five children born to Lincoln and Eleanore Ruhinen. He graduated from Gwinn High School ...