CHASSELL – James Ronald ‘Jim’ Luoma, 75, of Chassell, and former Negaunee native, entered eternal life Thursday, October 29, 2026 at his home in the care of his loving family. Born on June 28, 1951, Jim was the son of the late Carl and Sybil (Peterson) Luoma. Jim attended Negaunee High ...
POINT MILLS — Judith (Judy) E. Carne, 79, long-time resident of Point Mills, died peacefully and in faith on Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026. She was born in Hancock on December 11, 1946, to the late Jacob F. Harry and the late Eva M. Harry Chimino. She graduated from Jeffers High School and went on to be a teletype setter at the Chicago Sun Times. After a time, she returned to her hometown and married. On August 29, 1970, she married the love of her life, Michael E. Carne at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlantic Mine. The couple made their home in Point Mills where she ...
DOLLAR BAY — On November 9, 2026, Sandra Joan Zerbst of Dollar Bay passed away to meet her Heavenly Father after a brief stay at Portage Health in Marquette. Sandy leaves behind a deeply grieving family who will forever miss her warmth, love, and passion for ensuring everyone around her was happy. Sandy married the love of her life, Raymond, having met in high school and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage last spring. Together, they lived life to the fullest and dedicated themselves completely to their family and dearest friends. Sandy held an enduring love for all of her ...
CALUMET — Peggy Lee (Quello) Niemela of Calumet, Michigan passed away on November 7, 2026 at MediLodge of Munising in Munising, Michigan. Peggy was born on March 7, 1952 in Laurium, Michigan to parents Ernest and Genevieve Quello. Peggy attended Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, ...
HANCOCK — Lois Mae (Kinnunen) Thurston of Hancock, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 11, 1937, Lois was a devoted wife, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend. She was an outgoing woman who loved to laugh and enjoyed being surrounded by the people who meant the most to her. Family and friends were an important part of her life, and she treasured the time making memories with them. Lois is survived by her cherished brothers, Bill (Kathy) Kinnunen and Mark Kinnunen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Laina Kinnunen, ...
Hancock — Retired Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Matrosic, PE, 85, of Hancock, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at U.P. Health System-Marquette Hospital. Chuck was born to Charles B. and June D. (Alfsen) Matrosic on April 27, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. Chuck graduated from Detroit ...
