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Obituaries

Patricia Ley

DE PERE, WI-Patricia A. Ley, 95, De Pere, WI, passed away June 5, 2025. The daughter of William F. McGee and Elsie G. Fassbender was born June 27, 1929 in Marquette, Michigan. She was a graduate of Bishop Baraga High School in Marquette, Michigan. Patricia was united in marriage to Joseph L. ...

Robert Schmeling II

MARQUETTE, MI-Robert (Rob) E. Schmeling II, 76, went to his eternal rest after a brave battle with lung cancer on Tuesday afternoon, March 25th. Rob was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, brother, and friend. Rob was endlessly generous with his time and talents, 'Mr. Fix-It' ...

Dr. Sara Culver

MARQUETTE, MI-The family of Dr. Sara Elizabeth Culver sadly announce the unexpected passing of their beloved mother and grandmother. Sara shall be remembered as a loving mother, a consummate scholar, and a passionate advocate for civil rights and environmental justice. Sara was born in ...

David Muehrcke

GLADSTONE, MI-Died June 14, 2025, at the Lakeview Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Gladstone, Michigan. Born to Paul and Katherine Muehrcke of Gwinn Michigan on April 16, 1939. After graduating from Gwinn High School in 1957 he went on to Northern Michigan University, where he ...

LaVerne ‘Dolly’ Ellersick

MILWAUKEE, WI-LaVerne 'Dolly' Ellersick passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. Aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Ellersick who died in 1982. Loving mom of Deanna (Randy) Squires. Dear Grandma Dolly of Kayla (fiance John Zeffer) Squires and Brian (Kattie) Squires. Dear ...

Barbara Ollila

MARQUETTE, MI-Barbara Ann Ollila, 67, of Marquette, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home, due to a medical event. She was born February 8, 1958, in Marquette, a daughter of William and Pearl (Jacobs) Fleury. She was a 1977 graduate of Marquette Senior High School and a ...