Judith Katherine Weber
August 7, 1937 – June 14, 2026
Lifelong Newberry resident Judith “Judy” Katherine Weber, 88, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, with her family by her side.
Judy was born August 7, 1937, in Newberry, Michigan, to Mervin “Skip” and Annabelle Conlon. She was a proud graduate of Newberry High School. On December 29, 1956, she married Wayne Weber, beginning a marriage rooted in love, partnership, and family. Judy worked for many years at Mac’s Market, where she retired as produce manager and was known for her hard work, friendly spirit, and dedication to her coworkers and customers.
A member of the American Legion Post #74 Ladies Auxiliary, Judy was deeply involved in her community. She loved cooking and experimenting with new recipes. Her homemade pizzas and stuffed pickled jalapeños were legendary among family and friends. Every Christmas, she devoted countless hours to making her delicious chocolates, preparing trays to share with those she loved.
Judy was also a talented seamstress and created many beautiful handmade quilts that will be cherished for years to come.
Judy found joy in camping with her family, and true to her spunky nature, she discovered a love for side‑by‑side riding at age 85 — never missing a chance to hop in for a ride.
In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband Wayne in 2015; siblings Carol Keune, Shirley Kisabeth, Mike Conlon, and Pat Conlon; and son‑in‑law Michael Danielson.
Survivors include her children: Danette Danielson of Newberry; Terry (Sukie) Weber of O’Fallon, Illinois; Curt Weber of O’Fallon, Illinois; and Chris (Hazel) Weber of Browns Mills, New Jersey. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Heather (Chad) Huskamp of Kansas City, Missouri; Kaleena (Douglas) Littlejohn of Newberry; Samantha Weber of Granite City, Illinois; and Laura (Mike) Kiczek of Owego, New York; great‑grandchildren Drake, Connor, Riley, Slade, Chloe, Porter, and Bryce; and her sister Mary Sharon Smith of Gaylord.
A gathering of family and friends celebrating Judy’s life will be held at the American Legion in Newberry on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 1–3 p.m.
Condolences may be shared at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Marilyn Kay Jewell
November 5, 1956 – June 24, 2026
Marilyn Kay Jewell, age 69, of McMillan, Michigan, passed away on June 24, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, following a short but courageous battle with lymphoma.
Marilyn was born on November 5, 1956, at Midland Hospital in Midland, Michigan, to Stanley and Hazel Marie Inman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her infant son, Terry Lee Jewell.
Marilyn is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 50 years, Gary Jewell of McMillan; her son, Kenneth (Susan) Jewell of McMillan; her daughter, Doneen (Larry) Phillips of Ashland, Virginia; and her cherished granddaughters, Victoria Phillips, Temperance Phillips, Anna Jewell, and Chelsea Jewell.
A 1975 graduate of Bullock Creek High School in Midland, Marilyn worked in a variety of occupations throughout her life before retiring. Most recently, she served as a Pharmacy Technician at Newberry Correctional Facility.
Marilyn had a creative spirit and found great joy in quilting, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery. She was an active member of the Newberry Quilters Group and treasured the friendships she made there.
She will be remembered for her kind heart, creativity, and the love she shared with her family and friends.
Marilyn’s legacy lives on through the many lives she touched and the beautiful handmade creations she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.
The family will hold a celebration of life on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 3:00PM at the Columbus Township Hall in McMillan, MI.
Kathy Jo Young
June 10, 1958 – June 18, 2026
Longtime McMillan and Newberry resident Kathy Jo Young, 68, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home.
Kathy Jo was born June 10, 1958, in Sebastopol, California, the daughter of Richard and Wilma (Binkley) Young.
Kathy made the Newberry area her home for more than 30 years. She earned her criminal justice degree from Lake Superior State University and devoted her life to raising her family as a loving and dedicated homemaker.
She found joy in the simple, beautiful parts of life—gardening, searching the woods for morel mushrooms, and walking the shores of Lake Superior in search of agates. Kathy loved her children and grandchildren deeply. She was kind to everyone she met and had a genuine heart for helping others.
Kathy is preceded in death by her mother, Wilma (Binkley) Young, and by her step‑mother, Darlene, whom she loved as a mother.
She is survived by her children, Michael Bales, Lucas Carpenter of Newberry, and Monica Carpenter of Newberry; her father, Richard Young of Oregon; her siblings, Rick Young of Alabama, Debbie Young of California, and Deanna Young of California; and her grandchildren, California, McKinna, Matthew, and Brodie.
A gathering of family and friends celebrating the life of Kathy will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026 starting at 1:00 pm at the Newberry Elks Lodge in Newberry.
Condolences may be shared at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Bailey Michelle Green
March 15, 2018 – June 13, 2026
Bailey Michelle Green, affectionately known to her family as “Boo,” passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Born March 15, 2018, in Marquette, Bailey was the beloved daughter of Brandon Green and Michelle (Abram) Green. She was a kindergarten graduate of Northstar Christian Academy in McMillan and was homeschooled through the first grade.
Bailey lived her eight years with a joyful spirit that touched everyone around her. She loved being a princess, singing, dancing, and expressing her creativity through arts and crafts.
Whether she was swimming, fishing, baking, riding her bike, cooking, camping, or painting, Bailey embraced every moment with enthusiasm and imagination.
She attended Curtis Baptist Church, where she participated in many children’s activities and was always eager to lend a helping hand. Bailey treasured time spent with her family and cousins, and she had a natural gift for bringing smiles to those around her.
Bailey is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jill Mansfield and Dennis Tobias.
She is survived by her loving parents, Brandon and Michelle; her siblings, Tyler, Carson, and Caleb; her maternal grandparents, Tim (Dawn) Abram of Gould City; paternal step‑grandfather, Greg Mansfield of Watersmeet; maternal great‑grandmother, Lorraine Metcalf of Germfask; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Curtis Baptist Church. Funeral services celebrating Bailey’s life will follow at 4:00 p.m., with Pastor Ben Roohr and Pastor Ray White officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in Bailey’s loving memory.
Condolences may be shared at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Kenneth F. Stephenson
October 10, 1932 – June 26, 2026
Kenneth F. Stephenson moved away from the arms of his earthly family into the arms of God on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Ken was born October 10, 1932 in Newberry, Michigan to William A. and Mabel E. (Collins) Stephenson, the sixth of their growing family. He graduated from Newberry High School in 1951 having played on Morley Fraser’s undefeated Hall of Fame football teams, individuals with whom he maintained lifelong contact, organizing reunions throughout the years.
Ken married his sweetheart, Donna A. (Warner) on February 23, 1952 in Newberry, and began a beautiful life together, centered on love, faith and family. Together they built a beautiful family and a home where everyone felt welcomed and loved.
Ken worked many jobs over his 93 years, often several at a time. After he retired from the Tahquamenon Area Schools with over 30 years of service including Maintenance Supervisor and bus driver, he continued to be occupied in gardening, woodworking, church and community projects.
Ken was an active member of the Newberry United Methodist Church, the Tahquamenon Area Sportsman’s Club, supporting the annual Tackle Party and Toastmaster’s. He was skilled in working with his hands and had a lifelong love of music that encouraged a family of singers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Thelma, brothers George, Edward, Melvin, Albert (Buck), Robert and beloved daughter-in-law, Gini.
He is survived by his bride of 74 years, Donna A. (Warner); brother Francis “Punk” (Sharon); three children: K. Dale, Catherine M. and Donald J. (Chris); grandchildren Colleen (Nicholas), Kelly (Adam) and Colin (Darcy); 6 great granddaughters and 8 great-great grandchildren, all in whom he treasured and delighted.
Ken was a family man and counted all his nieces and nephews, blood or not, as equal importance in his heart. A special thanks to great-nieces Colleen and Carolyn.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Beaulieu Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Ken’s life will take place at the Newberry United Methodist Church on Friday July 3, 2026 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.; funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Newberry United Methodist Church or the Tahquamenon Education Foundation.
Condolences may be shared at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Donald E. Barry
August 1, 1928 – June 20, 2026
It is with sorrow we share the news that our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Donald Barry, passed away on June 20th, 2026 and went to his heavenly home where his son, Fred and great grandsons Maddox and Michael were there to welcome him and Dad was sure to remind St. Peter to “close the door”.
Don was born on August 1, 1928, an adventurous child growing up in Escanaba, Michigan. He told stories of snowball fights, biking (sometimes with acorn “ammunition,”) football games in the park and ice skating (he only fell through the ice once).
He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps before joining the Army. Don served in the Asian theater cooking and supervising a mess tent. We salute the troops who endured his cooking. His specialty was cooking eggs and assured us that a few eggshells never killed anyone.
Don went to the University of Michigan after his Army discharge and enjoyed college life and learning very much. He became an experienced hitch hiker between Escanaba and Ann Arbor in the days before the Mackinac Bridge and managed to get back to campus just in time for many classes and tests. He used those hitchhiking skills to travel cross country to Rose Bowl or two before graduating as a pharmacist.
Don worked as a retail pharmacist in Ishpeming, bought Johnson’s Pharmacy in Marquette, serviced many nursing homes in the area and finished his career as a hospital pharmacist in Newberry.
Don’s personal life changed forever when he met Kathleen Butler. They were married at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Marquette on June 15, 1957 and celebrated 69 years together. Their family grew to include eight children who they raised to love and support each other. He was a Michigan Wolverines and Packers fan, He was active as an usher and stalwart at perpetual adoration at his parish. While living in Newberry he was a volunteer EMT with the ambulance service, and volunteered with the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus.
He was predeceased by his father, Herbert, mother, Marion, brother, Roger, sister, Helen Pamela, brother-in-law John Pavela, son Fred, and great grandsons Maddox and Michael Schaffer. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws Bernie and Alice Butler and Bob and Betty Ann Dagenais and Jack, Jane, Bonnie and Carmen Butler.
Donald is survived by his wife, Kathleen Barry and seven of his children: Lynn Barry (John Archambeault), Ruth Barry (Kak Koonnala), Mike Barry (Sue King-Barry), Sue (Pete) Chinnici, Joe Barry, Nancy (Chaz) Sarver, Patty (Jason) Lee, daughter-in law Jackie Barry, sister-in-law Betty Barry and many nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by grandchildren; Katie, Nathan, and Heaven Archambeault, Murray (Cody) Bonk, Kasaim (Lucy Mathews, fiancé) Koonnala, Renae (Grayson) Barbie, Anna Barry-Wolbers (CeeJay Wolbers), Eric (Jenny) Watson, Mitchell (Jenna) Barry, John Chinnici, Olivia, Michael, and Vanessa Barry, Rose (Mathew) Schaffer, Miriam (Micah) Vincent, Adeline (Steven) Garcia, Gloria (James) Creighton, Margaret, Sophia, John, and Alexander Sarver, Silvia Barry, Naomi and Jade Lee.
Great grandchildren, Willow and Grace Bonk, Mae Wolbers, Cade Barbot, Benjamin Watson, Drew Barry, Stella Zita, Thea, Tiberius, Amadeus, Romulus and Ursula Vincent, and Ignatius, Alphonsus, Bruno, Agnes and Imelda Garcia.
Dad, it’s hard to let you go. But it is calming to think of you with family who have gone before you, especially Fred Maddox and Michael who I’m sure met you at the gates of heaven. (You didn’t remind St. Peter to close the gate did you?)
You led by example to work hard and get to school or work on time and earn your grades and your wages (you made us keep that walking paper route for a full year before you let us quit.) Show up for supper and don’t be a picky eater (liver was the only exception from the former army cook.) Squeeze in vacation time with the family for fun and memories (we have lots of photos and DVD’s of vacations and holidays). If one of us needed help you were only a phone call away and you always showed up for any of us because we are family.
Thank you for the time, love and effort you gave us. This family is proud of you and we were lucky to have you as our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Every one of us will “CLOSE THE DOOR!” any time we come or go and forever think of you with love and respect and smiles.
Friends may call at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brandon Oman officiating. A reception will immediately follow in the reception room at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services. Interment will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Care Clinic, 1213 N 3rd Street Marquette, MI. 49855.
The Canale Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at canalefuneral.com.
