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Obituaries

Robert Schmeling II

MARQUETTE, MI- Robert (Rob) E. Schmeling II, 76 went to his eternal rest after a brave battle with lung cancer. Rob was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, brother, and friend. Rob was “Mr. Fix-It” to perfection and generous with his time and talents, often identifying projects ...

Margaret Ten Eyck

LA HABRA, CA- Margaret Ann Ten Eyck, lovingly known as Margie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on December 7, 1938, in Ruthven, Iowa, to William and Beulah Brennan. The youngest of six children, Margie grew up on her family’s farm, where she developed a strong ...

Carl Peterson

PALMER, MI- Carl Robert Peterson, 84, longtime Palmer resident, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025 while in the care of the staff at UP Health Systems Marquette. Carl was born February 6, 1941 in Marquette to Robert and Helen (Zisch) Peterson, and worked various jobs ...

Jon Urbanski

MARQUETTE, MI- Jon Steven Urbanski, 73, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by his wife and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Jon is survived by his wife, Charmaine of Marquette; two sons, Justin and Ryan Urbanski, both of ...

Thomas Piekarz

GILMAN, WI- Tom was born on June 23, 1947, along with his twin brother Jerry, to Julian “Hipke” and Ida Piekarz (Bosteder) on the family farm in Polley. Tom grew up working on the family farm. He was known to be an exceptional marksman, a talent he showcased by shooting chickens off the ...

James Donato

ISHPEMING, MI- James Donato, age 80 of 7th street Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Marquette General Hospital with his wife, Barbara, by his side. Jim had been a resident at D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home for the past several months. James was born June 2nd, 1944 in ...