Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home

12/30/2025

Michigamme, MI - Elaine Charlotte Luke passed away on December 28, 2025 at Eastwood Nursing Center. She was born on January 2, 1930 in Crystal Falls, Michigan to Maurice and Norma Ball. She graduated as the Valedictorian of her Michigamme High School class of 1947. On June 9, 1951, she

12/26/2025

Republic Township, MI Glen Emil Sirtola, age 80, a lifelong resident of Republic Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Glen was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on July 4, 1945, a son of the late Emil Oscar and Lena Caroline

12/25/2025

ISHPEMING, MI Delores Lory Mary DeVold Deschaine, age 77, of Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Delores Lory was born on July 17, 1948, the daughter of Paul and Merle Deschaine Rickard. Lory was a proud graduate of Negaunee High School and received her

12/25/2025

This year will feel different for many, but we hope the memories and joy your loved one brought will bring you peace and comfort this holiday season. Know that you are in our thoughts always.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄❤️

12/20/2025

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, MI Richard John Wagner, age 85, of Negaunee, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Richard John Wagner was born on May 12, 1940, in Trout Creek, MI, and later moved to Wisconsin. Forever an entrepreneur, he started his own television and radio repair company

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

CHAMPION, MI Clayton John Anderson, Jr., age 77, of Champion, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the MediLodge of Munising. Clayton, better known simply as John, was born on May 29th, 1948, in Cicero, IL, to the late Clayton and Martha Basham Anderson Sr. John loved the outdoors

12/14/2025

Ishpeming- Gary T. Anderson of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away on December 6th following a brief hospitalization for a chronic illness at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. A dedicated and hardworking man, Gary retired from Cleveland-Cliffs CCI after 35 years of service in a var...

12/12/2025

Michigamme, MI Oliver Joseph Chantelois, age 86, of Michigamme, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette, while in the comforting care of his family. Born on August 5, 1939, in Michigamme, the son of the late Trefle and Louise Vadnais Chantelois. He was a proud graduat...

12/09/2025

ISHPEMING, MI - Celina Lynn Ayotte, Age 31, of Ishpeming, passed away on Sunday December 7th, 2025, at UP Health System - Bell from complications with pneumonia while surrounded by her loving family. Celina was born on September 4, 1994, in Marquette, to Steven and June Lakanen Ayotte. She grew

12/04/2025

Upcoming Service Reminders for Friday, December 5th, 2025:

Irene A. Katsul
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Visitation: 9:00am - 11:00am
Funeral Mass: 11:00am

Andrew "Andy" Besander Jr.
Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home
Visitation: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Memorial Service: 4:00pm

Robert E. Brooks
Grace Church in Ishpeming
Memorial Service: 3:00pm
The family will greet friends at the church following the service.

12/02/2025

ISHPEMING, MI - Richard Rich Leslie Bjorne, 71, of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away at UP Health System of Marquette on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Rich was born at St. Lukes Hospital in Marquette on January 4, 1954, to the late Leslie and Mary Guy Bjorne. He was a lifelong resident