Obituaries

Brian Benjamin Smith, age 80, died unexpectedly at his home on Sugar Island in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on November 27, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1944, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Betsy (Brocklehurst) Tester, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and servant of the Lord, entered her heavenly home on November 25, 2024, at the age of 69

Judith Lynn (Sorenson) Ryerse, age 80, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died on November 27, 2024, at the Straits Area Assisted Living Center in St. Ignace

Mary Jane (Visnaw) Roberts, age 69, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on November 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 17, 1955, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Thomas and Pearl (Henderson) Visnaw.

Roland “Ron” Richard McMillan, age 86, passed away on November 30, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born on February 5, 1938, in Mackinac County, Marquette Township to Judd and Lois (Gill) McMillan.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Sandra Alexina Rath, of Dafter, Michigan, announces her passing on November 19th, 2024, much too soon at the age of 66. She was born on August 6th, 1958, to Harold and Annette (Savoie) Rath.

Victor David Farley Jr., age 63, of Kincheloe, Michigan, died on Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born on June 7, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to Victor and Rosemary (Comer) Farley

David Mark Coleiro Sr., age 64, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died at Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born in Santa Maria, California, to John and Robin (Crosby) Coleiro.

Kathryn Helen (Krueger) Sliva, age 82, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died on November 23, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1941, in Prince George, Canada, to William and Elizabeth Krueger.

Martin Alex Salo, age 65, of Moran, Michigan, died on November 18, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 8, 1959, to Victor Leonard and Jean Ann (Zech) Salo