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01/02/2026

Mathew “Matt” Robert Murphy, age 61, of Cedarville, Michigan, died unexpectedly on December 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 6, 1964, in Garden City, Michigan, to Harold Murphy Jr. and Shirley Jean (Smith) Murphy Pruesner.

Matt grew up in Westland, Michigan, and attended Churchill...

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01/02/2026

Shirley Ann (Bruce) Crimin , age 81, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the Merlin Home in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born on January 24, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan, to Kenneth and Nellie Bruce.

Shirley began her life downstate, but Sault Ste. Marie was...

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12/31/2025

Michael “Moose” Eugene Pace, age 68, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 25, 2025, surrounded by his family, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. He was born on August 29, 1957, in Phoenix, Arizona, to William and Charlene (Nichols) Pace.
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12/31/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anita Louise (Lyons) Charles, who passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 68, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Anita was born on October 8, 1957, in Sault Ste. Marie, to the late James and Audrey (LeBlanc) Lyons of Brimley, Michigan,...

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12/30/2025

Please join us for the Memorial Service for Joe Wollan, beginning at 130PM.

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12/30/2025

Renee Christine Crisp, age 72, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born on November 6, 1953, in Sault Ste. Marie, to James and Adeline (Cooper) Leigh.

Renee grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and attended Sault Area High...

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12/24/2025

Gerald “Gerry” Fredrick LaLonde, age 73, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 5, 1952, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Phil and Helen (Rothwell) LaLonde.

Gerry grew up in Sault Ste. Marie where he graduated from Sault Area High School. After high...

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12/24/2025

Paul Raymond Reed, age 77, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 15, 2025, at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on August 29, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Raymond and Edna (Hawk) Reed.

Paul was raised in Philadelphia and attended a special education school there....

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12/24/2025

James “Jim” Patrick Ryan Jr., age 68, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on September 12, 1957, in Sault Ste. Marie, to James Sr. and Charolette (Hoobler) Ryan.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Sault Ste....

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12/22/2025

Robert "Bob" McKay passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Ga***rd, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 7, 1946, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to John and Tarcil (Desormeau) McKay.

Bob spent most of his life on Sugar Island, a place he deeply loved. He grew up on...

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12/22/2025

Joseph John “Joe” Wollan, age 69, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 17, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born on March 10, 1956, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Orval and Cecilia (Kohl) Wollan.
Joe grew up in Sault Ste. Marie where he graduated from Soo...

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12/22/2025

Mable Annie Evelyn Bird, lovingly known as Evie, was born on December 21, 1933, in Thessalon, Ontario. At seven years old, the family moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where she enjoyed her mom's fried potatoes and bologna every school day for lunch. At sixteen, Evie was working at the Alpha...

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