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Steven Joseph Durant, age 55 of Baraga, MI passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home.
He was born July 9, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI son of Leo and LaRayne (Kishkitog) Durant. Steven grew up in Milwaukee. He lived in Marquette for 25 years prior to moving to Baraga in 2016. Steven worked with his father at M & M Logging and Durant Lawn Care. Steven enjoyed 4-wheeling and working on cars. He was a member of KBIC and Ojibwa Senior Citizens.
Surviving are his father Leo Durant of Baraga; children, Jacob Durant and Abigail Durant both of Marquette; brothers, Lawrence Santangilo of Lacrosse, WI, Mitchell Durant of L’Anse; sisters, Amanda Durant and Kimberly Samon both of Milwaukee, Amy Durant of Washington; and 2 grandchildren Preslee and Mallory; several aunts, an uncle and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins..
Preceding him in death are his mother LaRayne; siblings, Leo Sam Durant Jr., infants Aaron Reese and Leone Samantha.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 18th from 3-4:00 p.m. at the Ojibwa Senior’s in Baraga. A service will be held at 4 p.m. led by Paul Halverson. A feast will follow at the Ojibwa Senior’s. Burial will be in the Assinins Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Friends may sign Steven’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com
