Obituaries

Jul 25, 2015

Ishpeming – Deana F. Nowlin, age 64, of 221 Marquette St., Ishpeming passed away on Saturday July 25, 2015 at UPHS Marquette, surrounded by her family. Deana was born June 19, 1951 in Chelsea, MA the daughter of William and Della (Hess) LeMay. She was raised in Iron Mountain, MI and was a graduate of the Kingsford High School, Class...

Jul 25, 2015

Ishpeming- Kathleen Mayotte, age 77 formerly of 1530 Aspen Drive Ishpeming passed away Saturday July 25, 2015 at the Mather Nursing Center while in the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Kathy was born July 16, 1938 in Marquette to William & Elsie (Mattson) Simons. She enjoyed her time while living on Lake Michigamme where she enjoyed swimming & gardening. Kathy...

Jul 20, 2015

Ishpeming – Dale F. "Froggy" Fredette, age 71 longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday July 20, 2015 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Dale had been in ill health for the past year and a half. Dale was born April 19, 1944 in Ishpeming the son of the late Paul and Florence (Nault) Fredette. He was...

Jul 18, 2015

Ishpeming- Peter L. Korpi, age 57 longtime Ishpeming resident passed away Saturday July 18, 2015. Peter was born March 2, 1958 in Ishpeming to the late Arvid & Anna (Knorr) Korpi. He graduated from Westwood High School, class of 1976. Pete was a self-employed carpenter, who was always willing to help his brothers with carpentry projects. He enjoyed fishing, going...

Jul 9, 2015

Alice Joyce (Valella) Tousignant Kansas City, MO - On July 9, 2015, Alice, 88, passed away in Kansas City, MO. Born on March 1, 1927, Alice was the youngest of 4 children born to Victor and Mary. In November 1947, she married WWII Navy veteran John Tousignant. She was widowed in 2003. Brothers Dominic and Robert preceded her in death....

Jul 9, 2015

Pittsburgh, PA – Matthew A. Kauppila, age 60, of 91150 Tumbleweed Run, Laurel, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA where he had been air lifted to following a stroke that he had suffered the previous week. Matt was born June 18, 1955 in Ishpeming, MI the son of the late Toivo...

Jul 7, 2015

Clarksburg- Karen "Kiyi" R. Richards, age 67 passed away on a nice day in the summer July 7, 2015 at her residence in Clarksburg while in the loving care of her family. Karen was born in Negaunee on October 3, 1947 the daughter of Hjlmer & Laina (Kontio) Rytilahti. She graduated from Republic High School, class of 1965 and from...

Jun 28, 2015

Ishpeming- Patti Ann Bess, age 62 longtime Ishpeming resident passed away Sunday June 28, 2015 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she been a resident for the past 5 days. Patti was born June 5, 1953 in Ishpeming to the late Gardner L. & Violet (Smith) Bess. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1971 and attended Northern Michigan...

Jun 28, 2015

Ishpeming – Patricia A. Nelson, age 71, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Patricia was under the loving care of her family, the Staff at MCMCF and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Pat was born March 16, 1944 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late...

Jun 27, 2015

Marquette – Jamie L. Lentz, age 38, of 2050 Wright St. #12, Marquette passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at UP Health System Marquette where she had been a patient for less than a day. Jamie was born Sept. 13, 1976 in Marquette to Roger Lentz and Cheryl (Morris). She was raised in Marquette where she had graduated from...

Jun 26, 2015

Ishpeming – Kathy Richards, age 58, of 14350 Co Rd CD, Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home. She was in the loving care of her family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at the time of her death. Kathy was born August 14, 1956 in Jackson, MI and was raised by her parents...

Jun 24, 2015

Ishpeming Twp,- David E. "Knob" Gaboury, age 63 Ishpeming Township resident passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI where he had been a resident for the past 6 months. David was born October 5, 1951 in Ishpeming to Eugene & Tillie (Ross) Gaboury. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1970 and attended Northern...

Jun 21, 2015

Oroville, CA - STELLA ELIZABETH BALL - November 19, 1932- June 21, 2015 Our hearts go out to all friends and family at the loss of our dear mother, Stella Elizabeth Ball. Survived by husband Robert, four sons, Gary, Marlon, Dana, and Maury, Brothers and Sisters – Rocco (Janet) Donato of CA, Tony (Dee) Donato of Ishpeming, Irene (Gert) Cevigney...

Jun 21, 2015

Oroville, CA - STELLA ELIZABETH BALL - November 19, 1932- June 21, 2015 Our hearts go out to all friends and family at the loss of our dear mother, Stella Elizabeth Ball. Survived by husband Robert, four sons, Gary, Marlon, Dana, and Maury, Brothers and Sisters – Rocco (Janet) Donato of CA, Tony (Dee) Donato of Ishpeming, Irene (Gert) Cevigney...

Jun 18, 2015

Ishpeming – Robert J. "Bob" Collick, age 72, of 17260 Co. Rd 581, Ishpeming passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at the time of his death. Honoring Robert's wishes, cremation will take place...

Jun 15, 2015

Ishpeming- Robert E."Bob" Zaiki, age 85 of Ishpeming passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 in the loving care of his family. Robert was born March 6, 1930 in Iron River to the late Victor and Martha (Krueger) Zaiki. Bob attended local schools and received an honorary degree from Michigan Tech. He moved his family to Ishpeming in 1972. He worked...

Jun 14, 2015

Brooklyn, NY – Ishpeming native Dr. Adam A. Gray, age 32, of Brooklyn, NY passed away in the Emergency Room at 1:49pm on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the NYU Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Adam was born September 4, 1982 in Ishpeming, MI the son of Larry S. and the late Anna...

Jun 13, 2015

Republic- Nancy Perry, age 67 of 107 Pine St. Republic, passed away Saturday June 13, 2015 at her home while in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice. Nancy was born March 28, 1948 in Ishpeming to the late Leo & Florence (Anderson) Nurmi. She was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Republic. Nancy...

Jun 12, 2015

Kingsford, MI – Phyllis A. Luke, age 87, former Three Lakes resident, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Manor Care Nursing Center where she had resided for the past 2½ years. Phyllis was born September 16, 1927 in Matchwood, MI the daughter of the late August and Lempi (Santti) Nurkala. She was a graduate of the Michigamme...

Jun 11, 2015

Ishpeming – Mary A. Jacobson, age 96, longtime resident of 208 S. Second St., Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Mary was in the loving care of her family the staff at MCMCF and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice at the time of her death. Mary was born...