Mark A.

Haglund

Ishpeming – Mark A. Haglund, age 61, a longtime Upper Peninsula resident, passed away while in his deer blind doing what he loved, on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Mark was born on September 22, 1965, in Marquette, the son of the late Harold and Sandra (Dale) Haglund. He grew up in Skandia and graduated from Gwinn High School with the Class of 1983. After graduation, Mark moved to Colorado to work for his brother’s construction business before returning to the U.P., where he worked for more than 30 years at the LS&I Railroad. He retired in October 2025. Mark married Bonnie Hollowell on July 12, 1996, sharing 30 years of marriage together.

Mark loved the outdoors—camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time at their camp, “the Eagles Nest,” in Shingleton on Nevins Lake. He enjoyed attending gun shows and hunting banquets at the Negaunee Rod and Gun Club and UP Whitetails. Mark had a personality that was larger than life and was the glue that held his family together. He especially cherished time with his grandchildren. Always giving and thinking of others, he was often described as a gentle bear. He will be remembered as a true jack of all trades and for his love of cooking—he made the best soup.

Mark is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Hollowell) Haglund; his daughter, Tia (Chad) Billings; two stepsons, Steven (Kristine) Kivela and Ben (Gina) Kivela; seven siblings, Gary (Annie) Haglund, Harold (Ruth) Haglund Jr., Lois (Mike) Rowland, Susan (Curt) Mathews, Kay (Gary) Sims, Julie (Jeff) Burklund, and Shannon (Kevin) Delongchamp; six grandchildren, Aubrey, Wrenn, Kaylin (Nick) Herren, and Jack and Lucy Kivela; two great-grandchildren, Harlynn Mitchell and Lyla Herren; his close friend and cousin, Billy Haglund; his close friend, Lester Fraley; his close friend, Wayne Richmond and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several nephews.

Mark’s family will greet relatives and friends at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Ishpeming on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mike Fox officiating. A potluck luncheon will be held in the church hall after the service.