Cristina Lee Anderson
Mar 25, 2026
Ishpeming- Cristina L. Anderson, age 53, longtime area resident, passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2026 at her home.
Cristina was born in Lansing, MI on September 27, 1972, daughter of William Burnham and Roxanne Hoppes. She grew up in the Portland area and was a graduate of the St. Patrick Catholic School with the class of 1990. Cristina furthered her...
Joan (Perry) Luoma
Mar 20, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - Joan P. Luoma, age 97, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her dear friend on Friday March 20, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility shortly after celebrating her 97th birthday.
Joan was a lifetime resident of Ishpeming, MI, where she married the “love of her life,” Marv Luoma. Together, they traveled the globe...
Penny J. Miettinen
Mar 20, 2026
Ishpeming- Penny J. Miettinen, age 54, longtime area resident, passed away on Friday March 20, 2026 at her home while in the loving care of her family, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice following battle with gastric cancer.
“If love was enough, you would’ve lived forever.” Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, are some of the many ways to describe Penny....
James "Jim" W. Laitinen
Mar 19, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - “Let me tell you a story” about James “Jim” W. Laitinen, age 67, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 19, 2026. Jim was born on March 5, 1959.
Jim spent much of his life doing what he loved most—working as an auto mechanic. He dedicated most of his career to the City of Ishpeming, where he was...
Chrissy A. Ogea
Mar 18, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – With heavy hearts we honor the life and passing of Chrissy A. Ogea, age 74, of Ishpeming, who passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Chrissy was born in Marquette on January 7, 1952, to Peter G. Leanes and Katherine G. (Hawkins) Leanes. She was a graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1970. After...
William J. Windsand
Mar 15, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - William John Windsand, age 80, longtime area resident, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026, at UP Health System - Marquette while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.
William was born in Lansing, MI on January 7, 1946, to William J. and Pauline (Juchemich) Windsand. He worked at Cliffs Dow in Marquette until its...
Ruth M. Larson
Mar 13, 2026
Negaunee - Ruth Marion Larson, age 90, lived a life guided by curiosity, learning, and kindness, along with a deep love for family, animals, and the natural world.
She was the daughter of Raymond and Frieda Bender of Blue Island, Illinois, where she grew up. She married David Robert Larson in 1956, and they spent nearly 60 years building a loving...
Frederick D. Sterk
Mar 13, 2026
Frederick D. Sterk, age 84, a longtime Ishpeming Township resident, passed away at his home on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Fred was born in Detroit on February 25, 1942, son of the late Norma (Nordstrom) and Peter Sterk. He grew up in the Copper Country where he attended Calumet High School before exiting early to serve in the United States Navy...
Karin E. Venn
Mar 12, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI – Karin E. Venn, age 59, of Republic, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Karin was born on February 11, 1967, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Erich and Gayle (Peterson) Schwanke Sr. She spent her early childhood in Waukegan before her family moved to Republic in 1976. Growing up alongside her sister and three brothers,...
Randy "Wes" Mattson
Mar 12, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - Randy “Wes” Mattson, age 74, of Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, leaving behind many memories shared with family and friends.
Randy was a graduate of Ishpeming High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany. Following his military service, Randy worked for many years at CCI...
Christopher J. Nelson
Mar 9, 2026
Ishpeming- Christopher J. Nelson, age 42, lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday March 9, 2026.
Chris was born in Ishpeming on February 21, 1984, son of the late Thomas and Myrna (Maxwell) Nelson. He grew up in the Ishpeming area and was a graduate of Westwood High School, class of 2003. Chris worked as a heavy...
Melvin R. Warlin
Mar 7, 2026
MICHIGAMME, MI – Melvin R. Warlin, age 86, a longtime resident of Michigamme, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Republic, MI, to Isaac Warlin and Simi Linna, Melvin grew up in a large and close-knit family and attended Republic schools. Following high school,...
James "Jim" Lee Wills
Mar 3, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - James Lee Wills, age 64, of Ishpeming, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Jim was born on October 9, 1961, to Evelyn (nee Kennedy) and Richard Wills and grew up in Negaunee, Michigan, graduating in 1981. After high school, he married Jacqueline Denofre and together they welcomed two daughters, Jamie and Jody during their 15-year marriage....
Mary C. Skewis
Feb 28, 2026
Ishpeming- Mary Catherine Skewis, age 96, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 at UP Health System Bell while in the loving care of her family, and hospital staff.
Mary was born in Ishpeming on November 23, 1929, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Vogtlin) Scanlon. She was a graduate of Ishpeming High School, class of 1947....
Joyce M. Richards
Feb 27, 2026
Ishpeming- Joyce M. Richards, age 92, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away on February 27, 2026 at Evergreen Senior Living in Kingsford where she had recently been residing to be closer to her daughter, Connie.
Joyce was born in Huntersville, MN on September 25, 1933, daughter of the late Alfred and Esther (Marlow) Kussatz. She was a graduate of Sebeka High...
Connie J. (Lake) Dorow
Feb 26, 2026
HILLSBORO, WI – Constance “Connie” Joy (Lake) Dorow, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born September 18, 1951, in Ishpeming, MI, to John R. and Joyce V. (Turovaara) Lake.
She attended Ishpeming High School and graduated with the class of 1969. After high school Connie attended Northern Michigan University and graduated with a college degree in teaching. After she...
Joyce M. Hatinger
Feb 26, 2026
Joyce Marie (Sibert) Hatinger, “Grandma Joyce,” (as she was affectionately known around her town of Vestaburg, Michigan) went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 26, 2026.
She was born on the family homestead in Wood County, Ohio, to Charles and Mildred Sibert, on December 16, 1930. Joyce was an outstanding student. She graduated from Morenci High School at 16,...
Marlene E. Skoglund
Feb 21, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI – Marlene Elaine Skoglund, age 72, of Republic, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Marlene was born March 5, 1953, in Ishpeming to the late George and Evelyn (Hupp) Vedder. She was raised in Champion and graduated from Champion High School. As a child, she loved horseback riding and spending time with her younger...
Kenneth A. Nelson
Feb 19, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Kenneth A. Nelson, age 75, of Ishpeming, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Ken was born on December 27, 1950, in Ishpeming, to Alvin Nelson and Gail Annear. He attended Ishpeming High School and graduated in the class of 1969. It was during his high school years that Ken met his future wife Kay...
Don Fredrick Ivey Marietti
Feb 18, 2026
GWINN, MI – Don Fredrick Ivey Marietti, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, while in the comforting care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice staff.
Don was born on May 9, 1955, in Ishpeming, to Wayne Ivey and Lillian Lucas. He grew up in Ishpeming alongside his six siblings...
