Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral & Cremation Services

02/09/2026

Bradley John Karvonen

Marquette, MI-Bradley John Karvonen, age 51, of Marquette, passed away at home, January 29, 2026, of natural causes.

At Bradley's request, no services will be held.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where con...

02/09/2026

02/07/2026

Nancy M. Sullivan, age 87, of Marquette/Gwinn passed away on Friday February 6, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in the loving care of her family. Honoring the families wishes no public services will be held. The Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving t...

02/06/2026

Dana M. Varvil, 72, of Powell Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Dana was born on August 20, 1953, in Marquette, MI, to Dana ...

02/05/2026

Kenneth Allen Hantz, 64, of Skandia, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home, with
his family by his side and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.

He was born April 26, 1961, in Duluth, Minnesota, a son of Thomas R. and Maureen J. (Allen)
Hantz. Starting in 196...

02/04/2026

Sophie ”Kitty” Seward, 87, of Gwinn, Michigan, entered the arms of her
Savior on Tuesday evening, January 27, 2026 at U.P. Health
System-Marquette while surrounded by the love and presence of her
family.

Sophie was born July 1, 1938, in Aschbach, Germany, a daughter of
Karl and Sophi...

02/02/2026

MARQUETTE, MI - Stephen C. Hanson, age 86, lifelong Marquette resident, entered eternal life Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Trillium House, in the loving, comforting care of his family and Trillium staff.
A complete obituary will be forthcoming.
Services for Steve will be held at St. Christopher C...

01/30/2026

Rose Marie Johnson, age 97, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the loving care of her daughter, Tina, and nurses Hailey and Morgan on the 6th floor at UPHS. She was the epitome of resilience, compassion, kindness, and family. Larger than life, her 4’7” little sel...

01/30/2026

SKANDIA- Kelly Madge Mary Shaw, age 60, of Skandia, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Her Home.
Kelly was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the daughter of Derek and Barb (O’ Leary) Crosby, she later graduated from Prince Andrew High School. After high school, she met Mike Shaw, and the t...

01/27/2026

Melany J. (Arntsen) Nelson, 57, passed away at her home in Marquette, surrounded by her closest friends on Friday, January 16, 2026.

She was born on January 7, 1969, in Alabama and lived most of her life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Jean and Ron Arntse...

01/27/2026

MARQUETTE, MI - Bernadine “Bernie” Sorelle of 2651 Boundbrook Blvd. #102, West Palm Beach, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2026 after a long full life. Bernie was born June 3, 1927 to Fred and Mary (Vizna) Miron in Baraga, Michigan, the fifth of eight children.
Bern...

01/27/2026

Lucille Theresa Scotti, 88, of Marquette, passed away suddenly Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home, leaving behind a grieving family, a wide circle of friends, and a life well-lived.

She was born December 6, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Lester and Grace (Trezza) Scotti. Her f...