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Lee White

Lee White passed away peacefully at his home on October 13, 2024. He was 73, preceeded in death by his parents James and Phyllis White, his brother Don White, and his nephew Frank White. He was born in Temperance, Michigan. He graduated from Bedford High School, where he was in the chess ...

Bob Hannula

GREEN BAY — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Hannula, 74, in Green Bay, WI on October 15, 2024. Bob was born on December 18, 1949 to Phil and Margaret Hannula in, Laurium, MI and graduated from Calumet High School. He served his country in the Army National Guard. Bob retired from Cleveland Cliffs Tilden Mine as a heavy equipment mechanic, having resided in Marquette for over 40 years. He married the love of his life, Ann, in 2004, on a beach in West, Florida. They enjoyed living life to the fullest together. Bob was kind, with a great sense of humor. ...

Jean Carmen Murphy

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Carmen Murphy, “Carmen” on October 13, 2024, at the age of 71. Carmen was born on January 22, 1953 in Hancock MI., to Rubyanne and Robert “Bob” Belanger. Carmen graduated from Houghton high school in the class or 1971 and ...

Sherry Ann Hodges

CALUMET — Sherry Ann Hodges, 77, of Calumet passed away October 2, 2024. Sherry was born April 7, 1947 in Williamsport PA, to LeRoy Loner and Marjorie Hughes. Mom was survived by Daniel Fields her mate, her children Catherine Benesh, Renee Ramirez, Mary Egan, Teri Kaye, Friday William Hodges, stepdaughter Jessica Fields. 19 grand children, 13 great grandchildren. Brother Steve Loner, sister Debbie Dunlap, several nieces and nephews. Mom has 3 sons proceed her, James “Jimmer” Moilanen, Thomas and Donald Hodges. Mom was the heart and soul of our family and everyone who’s ...

Janine Marie (Niemi) Barrett

BARAGA — Janine Marie (Niemi) Barrett, age 67 of Baraga, MI passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Laurium, MI on July 14, 1957 the daughter of the late Fred and Barbara (Rovano) Niemi. Growing up in Eagle River and Mohawk, she attended school in Mohawk and graduated from Calumet High School in 1975. She married Art Barrett, Jr on October 26, 1985 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ahmeek, MI. She had been employed as a manager of the Baraga Super 8 Hotel, worked at the Reliance Insurance Agency, L’Anse, and ...

John Sherwood Wakeman

EAGLE HARBOR — John Sherwood Wakeman, of Eagle Harbor, Michigan, and Venice, Florida, died on October 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL, at the McGraw Hospice House with his wife, Nancy Lee, holding his hand. John was born in Lansing, MI, on May 21, 1933. He was the son of the late Lucille ...