Ruth K. Johnson
Jul 28, 2014
Laurel, MD- Ruth K. Johnson, age 89, longtime Republic resident, passed away Monday July 28, 2014 in Laurel, Maryland. Ruth Karina Koski was born February 25, 1925 in Hancock, MI to Charles & Tyyne (Kauppila) Koski. When she was a child, Ruth's family moved to Republic, MI where Ruth would live the majority of her life and raise her family....
Ken Harvala
Jul 27, 2014
Ishpeming, MI- Ken Harvala, age 87 of 1885 Southwood Dr. Ishpeming passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he been a resident since March 2011. Ken was born August 6, 1926 in Ishpeming to Arthur J. & Ina M. (Aho) Harvala. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War...
Shay Michael Sjoholm
Jul 27, 2014
Gladstone, MI – Shay M. Sjoholm, age 30, of 308 Ketcham St., Gladstone, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his home in Gladstone. Shay was born March 23, 1984 in Ishpeming the third son of Glenn C. and Roberta L. (Pascoe) Sjoholm. Shay grew up in Ishpeming Twp. and was a graduate of the Westwood High...
Jeffrey Paul Rosten
Jul 24, 2014
Ishpeming- Jeffrey Paul Rosten, age 44 Ishpeming resident passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 24, 2014 at his home in Ishpeming. Jeff suffered from severe depression for over 20 years. He fought so hard and tried every treatment available. Because he suffered with it for so long he came to believe there would never be any relief from the pain...
Beverly Nelson
Jul 24, 2014
Ishpeming, MI- Beverly K. Nelson, age 63 of 1705 Rosewood Ln., Ishpeming Twp. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 24, 2014 at her home while in the loving care of her family and U.P. Home Health & Hospice. Beverly was born June 21, 1951 in Ishpeming to the late Swante & Irene (Isotalo) Korby. Bev graduated...
Eino E. Katajamaki
Jul 23, 2014
National Mine – Eino E. "Kats" Katajamaki, age 89, former resident of 185 Co. Rd. PAA, National Mine, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans where he had been a resident since Sept. 22, 2011. Eino was born Nov. 13, 1924 in Ishpeming, MI the son of the late Oscar & Aliina (Kataja)...
Gladys M. Leboeuf
Jul 20, 2014
Ishpeming – Gladys M. LeBoeuf, age 92, longtime Ishpeming resident passed from this life Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. She had resided there since May 24, 2014. Surely she is back in the arms of her beloved husband Paul who has been waiting for her for three years. Gladys was born in Negaunee...
John Edward Mcintyre
Jul 16, 2014
Ishpeming- John E. McIntyre, age 64 of 317 S. Lake St. Ishpeming passed away Wednesday July 16, 2014 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had been a resident since 1998 following a tragic fall. John was born April 2, 1950 in Detroit, MI to the late Robert L. & Barbara I. (Foxton) McIntyre Sr.. He graduated from...
Mary Helen Sarvello
Jul 14, 2014
Ishpeming – Mary Helen Sarvello, age 86, of 217 W. Barnum St., Ishpeming went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 1:05pm while a patient at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. She was in the loving presence of her family at the time of her death. Helen was born April 30, 1928 in Ishpeming the daughter...
Marcia Ann Maki
Jul 13, 2014
Ishpeming- Marcia Ann Maki, age 62 long time Ishpeming resident passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Marquette General Hospital. Marcia was born March 22, 1952 in Ishpeming to the late Waino & Bertha (Makinen) Maki. Marcia attended a school for the deaf in Flint. Marcia is survived by a brother Wayne Ken Maki of Akeley, MN, a sister...
Elizabeth L. Paavola
Jul 12, 2014
Diorite – Elizabeth L. "Betty" Paavola, age 83, of 2 Silica St., Diorite Location passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and the Upper Peninsual Home Heath and Hospice. Elizabeth was born August 8, 1930 in Ishpeming, MI the daughter of the late John and...
Sharon A. Delongchamp
Jul 11, 2014
ISHPEMING - Sharon A. Delongchamp, 60, of 1765 S. Rose Street, Ishpeming, passed away on July 11, 2014. Sharon was born December 26, 1953 in Laurium, MI, to Diana (Yokie) and Carl Salmi. Sharon was a lifelong resident of Ishpeming where she was employed by NICE Community Schools as a Title I Aide and school bus driver, retiring in 2013...
Joseph W. Sharland
Jul 7, 2014
Ishpeming – Joseph W. Sharland, age 74, of 945 Wabash St., Ishpeming, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the Eastwood Nursing Center following a valiant battle with cancer. Joe was in the loving care of his family at the time of his death. Joe was born April 8, 1940, the second-eldest son of Thomas "Ted" and Vivian (Heikkila)...
Allan James Olds
Jul 5, 2014
Ishpeming- Allan James Olds, age 88 of 115 Helen St., Ishpeming, passed away Saturday July 5, 2014 at the Mather Nursing Center while in the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. Allan was born August 18, 1925 in Ishpeming to Joseph & Hilda (Makinen) Olds. Allan was a 1943 graduate of Ishpeming High School. He received a Bachelor of...
Violet Coty
Jun 27, 2014
Ishpeming – Violet Coty, age 99, longtime Ishpeming area resident, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Marquette General Hospital. Violet had been a resident of the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility for the past 5 weeks. Violet was born October 31, 1914 in National Mine the daughter of the late William and Jessie...
Everett "Mouse" Coy
Jun 27, 2014
Spurr Twp, MI- Everett "Mouse" Samuel Coy, age 71 of 25640 Nelson St. Michigamme (Spurr Twp) passed away at his home on Friday June 27, 2014 Everett was born September 12, 1942 in Huntington, WV to the late Hazel S. & Mary Mae (Steel) Coy. He worked as a steel worker for Michigan Bumpers in Grand Rapids for 26 years....
Myrtle A. Rivord
Jun 26, 2014
Ishpeming Twp,- Myrtle A. Rivord, age 84 of 100 S. Pansy St. Ishpeming was reunited with her husband Lewellyn when she joined him in the loving hands of our Lord on Thursday June 26, 2014. Myrtle was born August 12, 1929 in the family home in North Lake location to William & Pearl Evelyn (Larmour) Nelson. She was a graduate...
Clarence "Junior" Ayotte
Jun 18, 2014
Ishpeming – Clarence P. "Junior" Ayotte, age 86, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident for the past 9 years. Clarence was in the loving presence of his family at the time of his death. Clarence was born June 23, 1927 in...
Salvatore Bertucci
Jun 18, 2014
Ishpeming – Salvatore J. "Tudy" Bertucci, age 85, of 208 S. Pine St. Ishpeming passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Mather Nursing Center where he had been admitted a day earlier. He had been battling cancer for the past 7 years. Salvatore was born September 21, 1928 in Ishpeming the son of the late Guiseppe and Giovanna...
Anedda M. Mager
Jun 17, 2014
Champion – Anedda Mager, age 87, of 306 Co. Rd. AC (Railroad St.) Champion, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 17, 2014 while at her home. Anedda was born April 2, 1927 in Michigamme, MI the daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (Sharon) Paquette. She moved in her early teens with her family to Champion...
