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Gov. Snyder Orders Flags to be Lowered in Honor of Upper Peninsula Lawmaker

Flags should be lowered to half-staff Friday, May 12, in honor of Michigan state Representative John Kivela who died Tuesday.

Kivela was found dead in a home in Lansing.

His death is not considered suspicious.

He was serving his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives

Governor Snyder issued a statement saying, "John was a great person and a passionate public servant, and will be remembered for his commitment to his constituents in Marquette and the Upper Peninsula. I extend my most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues in the Legislature during this difficult time."

A service to honor his life will be held Saturday at Northern Michigan University.

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