William H. Rice
May 1, 2012
Ishpeming – William H. Rice, age 78, of 772 Wabash St. Ishpeming, passed away at 3:45am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. where he had resided for the past 3 ½ years. William was born March 18, 1934 in Negaunee to Richard & Beatrice (Mitchell) Rice. Bill served his country in the United...
Brayden Link Tilot
Apr 25, 2012
Ishpeming- Brayden Link Tilot, infant son of Doug "Tony" Tilot and Amanda Bray was called home to Heaven on April 25, 2012. Brayden is survived by his parents, 2 brothers: Benjamin and Marshall Tilot and a sister Rihanna Tilot, paternal grandparents: Mary & Harold Barrett of Ishpeming, paternal grandfather Doug Kinsey of Anderson, SC, maternal grandmother Leanna Bray of Ishpeming,...
Richard Manninen Sr.
Apr 25, 2012
Bristol, VA -Richard Manninen Sr. age 75 longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on April 25, 2012. Richard was born to Gladys and Arne Manninen on July 4th, 1936. He served 10 yeas in the U.S. Navy. After serving in the Navy he started working at CCI in Ishpeming Michigan. He retired on March 31, 1996 after 30 years of employment....
Abbigail Jane Merrills
Apr 21, 2012
Ishpeming – Abbigail Jane Merrills, 10½ month old daughter of Rebecca Ricketts and Brad Merrills went to be an angel of the Lord's on Saturday April 21, 2012. Abbigail was born June 2, 2011 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming and is survived by her parents Rebecca Ricketts and Brad Merrills of Ishpeming, a brother Brayden Ricketts, sisters – Victoria...
Eleanor Christian
Apr 21, 2012
National Mine- Eleanor Christian, age 92 longtime National Mine resident passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, nursing home staff and Lake Superior Hospice. Eleanor was born November 29, 1919 in National Mine to John Victor and Maria (Kuisti) Helsten. She graduated from National Mine High...
Bonita I. Castro
Apr 18, 2012
Ishpeming – Bonita I. Castro, age 51 of 105 York St. Ishpeming passed away at 8:35am on Wednesday April 18, 2012 at the Marquette General Hospital. Bonita was born May 11, 1960 in Pineville, LA the daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (Holland) Jackson. She graduated from high school in Pineville, LA. She had worked locally at the Northwood's...
Robert "Stumper" Anderson
Apr 13, 2012
North Lake – Robert "Stumper" Anderson, age 76, longtime North Lake Loc. resident passed away at 1:47am on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the home of his daughter in North Lake Loc. Robert was in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Bob was born August 13, 1935 in Negaunee the son of...
Mary St.Onge
Apr 12, 2012
Ishpeming - Mary St. Onge, age 90, life long Ishpeming resident, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Mather Nursing Center where she been a resident for the past 4 ½ years. Mary was born August 4, 1921 in Ishpeming to Arthur and Hilda West. Mary was a graduate of Ishpeming High School and worked at the H.W. Gossard...
Betty Jean Paull
Apr 12, 2012
Green Bay, WI- Betty Jean Paull, age 81 former Ishpeming resident passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay. Betty was born December 3, 1930 in Munising to Fredrick & Adelia (Thomas) Harris. Betty worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Marquette and at the Ishpeming Dry Cleaners. She was a member of...
Signe Lorraine Anderson
Apr 10, 2012
Negaunee - Signe "Lorraine" Anderson passed on to Heaven at home on April 10, 2012 under the loving care of her daughter, Susan. Lorraine was born on April 6, 1931 in Ishpeming to Leonard and Impi (Patana) Saari. She was a graduate of Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She taught at several area schools, but...
G. Mae Kari
Apr 6, 2012
Ishpeming – G. Mae "Bebba" Kari, age 89, of 400 Kari Lane, Tilden Twp., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 6, 2012 while in the company of loved one's at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming where she had been admitted earlier that day. Mae was born May 25, 1922 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late John...
Edith S. Roberts
Apr 4, 2012
Ishpeming – Edith Sargent Roberts, age 90, formerly of 703 Duncan Ave., Ishpeming, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 2:15am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she had resided since October of 2009. Edith was born on July 1, 1921 in Negaunee, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Edith (Staples)...
James D. Butler
Apr 1, 2012
Ishpeming – James D. Butler, age 70, of 1110 Highland Circle #2, Ishpeming passed away on Sunday April 1, 2012 at 11:47pm while under the care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. James was born February 5, 1942 in Detroit the son of the late George and Virginia (Olien) Butler. He moved to Ishpeming with...
Earl S. Paquette
Mar 29, 2012
Champion – Earl S. Paquette, age 87, longtime resident of 755 Co. Rd FD in Champion passed away at 7:30pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans where he had resided since March 2, 2012. Earl was born March 24, 1925 in Michigamme, MI the son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Sharon) Paquette. Earl...
Nancy J. Hendrickson
Mar 29, 2012
Ishpeming - Nancy J. Hendrickson, age 79 longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Woodland Assisted Living while under the loving care of her family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Nancy was born April 9, 1932 in Ironwood to E.W. & Jennie (Anderson) Lindberg. She graduated from Ironwood High School and attended Gogebic Junior College. Nancy...
Terrence "Tj" Lyons
Mar 20, 2012
Ishpeming- Terrence James "T.J." Lyons, age 46 went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 as a result from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Terrence was born August 7, 1965 at the USAFA in Colorado Springs, CO to Gary & Kathy (Merrila) Lyons. TJ was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School, class of 1984...
Barbara S. Engstrom
Mar 20, 2012
Ishpeming – Barbara S. Engstrom, age 83, formerly of 600 Jopling Ave. Ishpeming passed away peacefully at 3:49am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided since July 14, 2011. Barbara was born October 18, 1928 in Ishpeming, MI the daughter of the late Audubon and Mildred (Harju) Jenkins. She...
Warren Keto
Mar 19, 2012
Ishpeming, MI Warren A. Keto,- World War II Veteran, age 90, formerly of 258 Bluff St. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, March 19th, at Woodland Assisted Living, while under the loving care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Warren was born in National Mine, Michigan on August 21, 1921, a son of the late Fannie (Nuorala) and Gus...
Sandie Rosewall
Mar 15, 2012
Lakeland, FL - Sandra "Sandie" Rosewall entered eternal life on Thursday, March 15, 2012 with her loving family by her side after a long struggle with lung disease. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Sandie spent her time simply making the world a brighter place with her beauty, kindness and sense of humor. Those who were lucky enough to have...
Dawne T. Smail
Mar 11, 2012
Ishpeming- Dawne Tippett Smail, age 87, of 100 Marble St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility under the loving care of her family, the staff of MCMCF, and UP Home Health & Hospice. Dawne was born March 20, 1924 in Ishpeming to Walter & Marian E. (Bengry) Tippett. Dawne was a graduate...
