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Obituaries

Jerome Kangas

PAAVOLA — Jerome Arthur Kangas "Jerry", 81, a lifelong resident of Paavola, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on Jan. 25, 1944, in Hancock, a son of the late William and Phoebe (Hoitola) Kangas. Jerome was ...

Donald Denomme

SKANEE — Donald L. “Don” Denomme, age 86 of Skanee, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Dr. Nancy Assunta Gemignani, R.N., Ph.D.

Twin Lakes — Dr. Nancy Assunta Gemignani, RN., Ph.D., age 92, of Twin Lakes, Michigan, quietly passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 2025, in the arms of her son, Rick. Rick had been her full time care giver for the last 10 years. They had lived in the Twin Lakes area since ...

Rosemary A. Schwenk

Houghton — Rosemary Assumption Andreozzi Schwenk, age 94, of Houghton, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on November 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Rosemary was born on April 9, 1931, in Franklin Mine, Michigan and married the love of her life, Henry ...

James Burton Keplinger

NEGAUNEE - James Burton Keplinger, 88, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Negaunee, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was born at home in Delano, Minnesota, on April 14, 1937, and grew up as the middle child of Horace and Esther (Rieder) Keplinger. His childhood shaped the man he would ...

James Tapio

James Michael Tapio, age 67, passed from life to eternity on Oct. 26, 2025, at his home in Vancouver, Washington. James, mostly known as Jim, was born on Jan. 21, 1958, in Hancock, to the late Albert and Elfie Tapio. He grew up in Chassell, where he attended school, graduating from Chassell ...