Edward W. Sandberg
Dec 13, 2013
Ishpeming – Edward W. Sandberg, age 84, of 230 Prospect St., Ishpeming passed away on Friday Dec. 13, 2013 at his home while in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Edward was born September 1, 1929 in Negaunee the son of the late Walter and Rosena (Mager) Sandberg. Edward attended the Negaunee...
Esther M. Syrjanen
Dec 11, 2013
Republic - Esther Margaret Syrjanen, age 93, longtime Republic resident, passed away at the Lutheran Home, Wauwatosa, WI on December 11, 2013, where she had resided for 2 weeks. Esther was born October 3, 1920 in Republic to Leonard and Ailia (Alatalo) Johnson. She was married to Russell Durfee for 44 years until his passing in 1981. She married Charles...
Linda S. Swanson
Dec 10, 2013
Republic - Linda S. Swanson, age 97 of 216 Hemlock St. Republic passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at her home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Linda was born June 13, 1916 in Republic the daughter of the late Matt and Anna (Alanen) Lyyski. She attended the Republic School and later...
Steve W. Brewer
Dec 9, 2013
Ishpeming – Steve W. Brewer, age 50, of 1420 Co. Rd. PPR, Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming following an apparent brain aneurysm. Steve was born July 12, 1963 in Ishpeming the son of George W. and Claire E. (Huot) Brewer. Steve grew up south of Ishpeming and was a graduate...
Fern Liedtke
Dec 8, 2013
Ishpeming- Fern Ann (Corneliuson) Liedtke, age 94 passed away peacefully at her son's home on Sunday, December 08, 2013 while in the loving care of her son and caretaker Bob "Corny", daughter Mary and Lake Superior Hospice. Fern was born October 30, 1919 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Ernest & Elsie (Voight) Boes. She grew up in Escanaba-Wells, Michigan, graduating...
Gary A. Hytinen
Dec 6, 2013
Ishpeming – Gary A. Hytinen, age 61, of 3043 Deer Lake Rd. passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming following an apparent fall from a railcar at the Tilden Mine. Gary was born July 1, 1952 in Ishpeming the son of the late Raymond "Pinky" and Elizabeth (Sillonpaa) Hytinen. He attended the Ishpeming Schools,...
Arlene G. Thexton
Dec 6, 2013
Ishpeming- Arlene G. Thexton, age 67 of 726 E. Empire St. Ishpeming, passed away Friday, December 06, 2013 at the Bell Hospital. Arlene was born December 31, 1945 in Ishpeming to William F. & Nemia Viola (Olgren) Langson. She graduated from Negaunee High School, class of 1965. Arlene enjoyed bear & deer hunting, fishing and spending time on her computer...
James A. Voet
Dec 2, 2013
Westland, MI – James A. "Jimmy" Voet, age 12, of Westland, MI passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at his home while in the loving care of his family and the Angela Hospice, following a lifelong battle with cerebral palsy. Jimmy was born December 26, 2000 in Ishpeming, MI the son of Joseph and Jeanne (Honkala) Voet. His struggle...
Benjamin Charles Hassenger
Nov 28, 2013
Ishpeming, MI- Benjamin C. Hassenger, age 88 of 179 Deer Lake Rd. Ishpeming, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Benjamin was born April 21, 1925 in Negaunee to Benjamin H. & Eleanore (Zryd) Hassenger. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1943....
Eliane V. Keto
Nov 23, 2013
Ishpeming – Elaine V. Keto, age 92, former resident of W. Bass Lake, Gwinn, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility where she had resided for the past 2 ½ years. Elaine was born February 7, 1921 in Diorite Location the daughter of the late Oscar and Cordilia (LaJoie) Arseneau. She was raised...
Violeta C. Innerebner
Nov 22, 2013
Ishpeming - Violeta C. Innerebner, age 65, of Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at her home while in the loving care of her husband John and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Violeta was born August 1, 1948 on the Island of Samar, Philippines to the late Saturnino and Juana (Calim) Caspe. She was raised in...
Jean M. Trudgeon
Nov 20, 2013
Ishpeming – Jean M. Trudgeon, age 60, of 1855 Hewitt St., Ishpeming passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at her home, following a courageous battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig 's disease). She was under the loving care of her family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Jean was born December 9, 1952 in Ishpeming the daughter of...
Lawrence E. Warner
Nov 17, 2013
Champion, MI- Lawrence E. Warner, age 95 longtime Champion resident passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he has been a resident since 2008. Lawrence was born July 13, 1918 in Champion to Gus & Donna (Harsh) Warner. He attended Champion Schools and enlisted in the United States Army-Air Force in...
Ruth Edith Laituri
Nov 15, 2013
Ishpeming Twp- Ruth Edith Laituri, age 92 Ishpeming Township resident passed away Friday November 15, 2013 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Ruth was born February 4, 1921 in Gwinn, MI to Jalmer & Martha (Eckloff) Saari. She graduated from Palmer High School, class of 1939. Ruth resided in Palmer until 1979 when they moved to Ishpeming Township. Ruth...
Donald Axel Carlson
Nov 14, 2013
Republic – Donald Axel Carlson, age 79, of Republic, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his home. He was surrounded by his children, friends and Pastors Kevin Kaiser and Katherine Finegan. As in life Donny did things his way. Having been diagnosed with inoperable cancer in July he elected not to treat. He cherished his family and those...
William C. Wixtrom
Nov 10, 2013
Republic – William C. (Bill) Wixtrom, age 77, of Republic died peacefully at his home, under the loving care of his family & the U P Home Health and Hospice, on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Bill was born in the old Witch Lake school house to Seth and Mae (Doan) Wixtrom on April 22, 1936. He grew up in Witch...
Richard I. Hendra
Nov 5, 2013
Punta Gorda, FL – Richard I. Hendra, age 77, of Punta Gorda, FL and Ishpeming, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda, FL. Richard was born June 14, 1936 in Stambaugh, MI the son of the late Roy and Dagmar (Augustson) Hendra. The family moved to Marquette where he graduated...
Barbara Ann Shepeard
Nov 2, 2013
Republic, MI- Barbara Ann Shepeard, age 73 of 577 Magnetic Ave Republic, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at her home in Republic. Barbara was born August 9, 1940 in Carter, WI to James & Verna (Surprise) Bodoh. While a resident in Republic, Barb worked as a cook at the Summer Place Restaurant. She was an animal lover, who enjoyed...
Randy L. Peterson
Oct 31, 2013
Ishpeming – Randy Lynn Peterson, age 51, of 416 S. Second St. #1, Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Ishpeming of an apparent heart attack. Randy was born January 30, 1962 in Ishpeming, son of the late Raymond Junior Peterson and Rita Svea Saari (nee Tornberg). The family moved throughout Marquette County over the years. Randy...
Mary Ann Semmens
Oct 29, 2013
South Range, MI- Mary Ann Semmens, age 82 longtime South Range resident passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while under the loving care of her family. Mary Ann was born December 16, 1930 in Calumet Twp., to Charles & Mary (Jackovich) Dlubala. She worked at Michigan Tech University and later at...
