Myrna L. Nelson
Jan 9, 2015
Ishpeming – Myrna L. Nelson, age 67, of 930 N. Westwood Dr. (North Lake Loc.) passed away on Friday January 9, 2015 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. where she had been a resident since Dec. 31, 2014. Myrna was born January 14, 1947 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late James and Vieno (Aho) Maxwell. She...
Jeannette M. Penhale
Jan 5, 2015
Marquette – Jeannette M. Penhale, age 82, currently of 304 Lost Creek Dr., Marquette, and formerly of the Tourville Apts., where she had resided for the past 11 years, passed away on Monday January 5, 2015 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she was a resident since Dec. 30th, 2014. Jeannette was born August 22, 1932 in Ishpeming the daughter...
A. George French
Jan 5, 2015
Republic Twp.,- A. George French, age 71 of 4282 Basswood Lane Republic passed away Monday January 5, 2015 at his home while in the loving comfort of his family and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. George was born October 17, 1943 in Newberry, MI to Harlan & Grace (Harriger) French. He graduated from Newberry High School,...
Gladys Nurmela
Jan 3, 2015
Ishpeming- Gladys G. Nurmela, age 85 former Wabash St. resident of Ishpeming passed away Saturday January 3, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving comfort of her family. Gladys was born December 26, 1929 in Laurium, MI to Urho & Elsa (Saari) Nopola. She graduated from L'Anse High School and attained her RN from St....
Helen "Sis" Lawson
Jan 2, 2015
Ishpeming – Helen S. "Sis" Lawson, age 86, 113 E. Euclid St., Ishpeming, passed away at 1:00am on Friday, January 2, 2015 in the loving arms of her daughter at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she had been a resident since April of 2008. Helen was born to Helen (Locher) and Leslie Sundblad on June 3, 1928 in...
Harry D. Elliott
Jan 1, 2015
Ishpeming – Harry D. Elliott, age 73, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident since March 16, 2010. Harry was born February 7, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the son of the late Percy and Racine (Aube) Elliott. He grew up...
Violet A. Bess
Dec 31, 2014
Ishpeming- Violet A. Bess, age 90 formerly of 1008 N. Third St. Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she has been a resident since 2010. Violet was born January 23, 1924 in Negaunee to Robert & Mary (Larsen) Smith. Violet was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church where she served on the...
Kenneth H. Collins
Dec 31, 2014
Marquette—Kenneth H. Collins, age 95 formerly of Marietta, Ohio and North Plainfield, NJ passed away on December 31st at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette while under the care of UP Home, Health, and Hospice. He received excellent care while living in Woodland Assisted Living in Negaunee and at Mill Creek Assisted Living in Marquette and from four...
Lowell D. Aeh
Dec 28, 2014
Ishpeming- Lowell Donald Aeh, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at his residence in Ishpeming. Lowell was born February 15, 1924 in South Webster, OH to Edward & Nellie (Finney) Aeh. He graduated from South Webster High School, then proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp. He was a World War II veteran who served in...
Linda Stanaway
Dec 26, 2014
Rhinelander, WI- Linda Jo Stanaway age 67 of Rhinelander, Wisconsin formerly of Ishpeming entered eternal life on Dec 26, 2014 surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with cancer. Linda was born on October 18, 1947 the daughter of Marion Isabelle Whalen & Emment Crosby. In her earlier years she was employed by Rollies restaurant & later as an...
Shirley A. Turino
Dec 24, 2014
Ishpeming – Shirley A. Turino, age 91, passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2014 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, the staff at Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Shirley was born on the fourth of July, 1923 to Samuel & Leah (Francoeur) Genord....
Sharon Reed
Dec 23, 2014
Ishpeming – Sharon L. Reed, age 59, longtime Missouri resident passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2014 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. A private memorial service was held at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home.
Susan M. Certo
Dec 20, 2014
Ishpeming- Susan M. Certo, age 70 of 739 S. Pine St. Ishpeming passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at UP Health System- Bell. Susan was born December 30, 1943 in Ishpeming to Walter & Marie (Bjorne) Salo. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1961. Sue enjoyed sewing & knitting- made many beautiful items for family & friends. She...
William "Bill" M. Ayotte
Dec 16, 2014
Marquette- William "Bill" Michael Ayotte, age 66 of 2722 Scenic Drive, Apt 103 of Marquette, MI and longtime Ishpeming resident went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16 2014, at the Mather Nursing Center while in the loving care of the staff of and Mather and Lake Superior Hospice. At his side was his wife, Michele ( Horton,...
Sylvia Savu
Dec 14, 2014
Ishpeming, MI - Sylvia Savu (or "Syl" as she was affectionately known by her family and friends) passed away on December 14, 2014 at the age of 92, while residing at the Mather Nursing Home in Ishpeming, MI. Syl was born near Avonlea, Saskatchewan, Canada, on 2/9/22 to Ana and George Dragomir. Syl was one of seven children. Both her...
David E. Marietti
Dec 10, 2014
Ishpeming- David E. Marietti, age 61, of 508 E. North St. Ishpeming passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 10, 2014 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he has been a resident since March 2014. David was born January 21, 1953 in Ishpeming to John J. & Ruth E. (Dompierre) Marietti. He was born with Down Syndrome but lived...
Douglas F. Williams
Dec 8, 2014
Republic - Doug Williams, age 87, of Republic passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 in the loving care of his family and UP Health and Hospice. Born in Laurium, Doug was the only child of the late Marion (Wiinamaki) and Fred Williams. After graduating from Calumet High School, he joined the military service and was honorably discharged from the US...
Bernardine "Birdie" Davis
Dec 6, 2014
Michigamme, MI – Bernardine C. "Birdie" Skytta Davis, age 84, of Michigamme, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at UP Health System - Bell, where she had been a patient since December 3. Bernardine was born December 3, 1930, on her family's farm in Sussex, WI, to Hebert and Florence (Hausmann) Haasch. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High...
Joann Sliger
Dec 5, 2014
Big Bay, MI- JoAnn Sliger, age 67 Big Bay resident passed away Friday December 5, 2014 at the Mather Nursing Center while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health & Hospice. JoAnn was born August 5, 1947 in Ontonagon to Melvin B. & Viola E. (Knivela) Johnson. She graduated from Trout Creek High School, class of...
David Laksonen
Dec 4, 2014
Ishpeming – David A. Laksonen, age 60, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday December 4, 2014 in Chocolay Twp. where he had been residing for the past 3 weeks. David was born September 9, 1954 in Ishpeming the son of the late Richard and Evelyn (Koski) Laksonen. He attended the Ishpeming Schools until he entered the United States Marine...
