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Frederick Kesti

, Michigan

Frederick was born on March 9 1945 a son of Matt and Jennie Kesti of Paavola Michigan. He graduated from Hancock High School class of 1963. He graduated from Ferris State College in 1965. He was employed in Detroit Michigan Montana Arizona and the Copper Country area for 30 years. Frederick married Kathleen Roberts on October 22 1988. Together they made their home in Bootjack Michigan. As an avid outdoorsman Frederick was passionate about hunting and fishing. He was an automotive and custom car enthusiast and he loved HarleyDavidson Motorcycles. He was a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group and the 50 years of AccidentFree Motorcycle Riders. He was an original member of the Copper Country Crusaders car club. He was preceded in death by his wifeKathleen his parents 2 brothersHarold Elizabeth and Richard and 2 sistersEdith Isaacson and Judith William Anttila. Frederick is survived by 3 sonsDarren Amelia…

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Barbara J. Pelland Switzer

, Michigan

November 19, 2021

Barbara was born in Flint Michigan on March 24 1950 a daughter of Reuben and Helmi Waltanen Pelland. She attended Flint Public Schools and graduated from Southwestern High School in 1968. She was married to the love of her life on July 22 1972 Phillip Switzer. Together they owned Phils Small Engine Repair in Flint for a number of years. They moved to the Keweenaw where Barbara worked for Keweenaw Home Services. Phillip passed away on November 20 2021. Barbara created beautiful crossstitch pieces. She was a Detroit Red Wings fan and she enjoyed crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband a grandsonMichael Gilbert nephewRobert Pelland brotherinlawR. Michael Smith and her beloved dogLolli. Barbara is survived by 2 childrenKimberly Gilbert of Calumet and Mark Brenda Ollikainen Switzer of Copper City grandchildrenNatalie Switzer and Ashton Gilbert greatgrandsonOakley Gilbert brotherRonald Pelland of Flint sisterLinda Smith of Flint…

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