Philip Lefebvre, 84, a resident of Lake Linden, passed away Aug. 28, 2025, with his family by his side at the Omega House in Houghton after a battle with cancer.

Phil was born Dec. 1, 1940, in Laurium. He was the son of Philip and Eleanor (Allwin) Lefebvre.

He spent his younger years, along with the rest of his family, helping his great uncle Monsignor Raymond with daily life managing St. Joseph’s Church in Lake Linden. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1958.

Upon graduating from high school, Phil enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in Korea. After three years in the army, he started his career with the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO). He went on to retire in 2000 after 38 years, eventually becoming an officer withi

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