Obituaries

Apr 14, 2025

Forsyth Twp, MI- David D. Niemisto, age 31 of Forsyth Twp lost his battle with kidney failure on Monday, April 14, 2025.

David was born on July 26, 1993, the son of Dennis J. Niemisto and Tiffany R. Lindroos. He attended Ishpeming Public Schools.

David worked construction for many years, most recent was Seelen's Home...

Apr 13, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Kathryn "Pat" Patricia Hallum, age 90, Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette.

Pat was born in Duluth, MN on February 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Kathryn Elizabeth Sowers and Leo Matthew Shykes.

Pat attended St. Jean's School in Duluth, MN and graduated in...

Apr 9, 2025

Ishpeming- Steven M. Durand, age 61, Ishpeming Twp. resident, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at his home.

Steven was born in Ishpeming on July 11, 1963, son of Lois (Annala) Durand and the late Leonard Durand. He attended Ishpeming High School and was a graduate with the class of 1981. Following graduation he went on...

Apr 8, 2025

Curtis E. Hosking

Ishpeming, MI - Curtis Eugene Hosking passed away on April 8, 2025 at the age of 82 , after a short stay at MediLodge of Munising.

Curtis was born on June 5, l942, the son of Eugene and Dorothy Hosking, and lived in Ishpeming for most of his life. Curtis graduated from...

Apr 5, 2025

National Mine, MI - Philip M. Hill, age 95, a longtime resident of National Mine, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Phil was born on September 17, 1929, in National Mine, Michigan, to the late Gust and Ida J. (Aho) Hill. He spent his childhood in National Mine, beginning school in 1934...

Apr 3, 2025

Michigamme- Arthur R. Rautio, age 69, lifelong Michigamme resident, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025 at his home while in the loving care of his family, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Art was born in Ishpeming on April 27, 1955, son of the late Leonard and Fern (Paquette) Rautio. He attended the Imperial Heights School...

Apr 2, 2025

Billye Uren, of Cleveland, TN passed away April 2, 2025, at Bradley Medical Center.  Born August 26, 1947, to William and Ruby (Hickman) Easley in Eupora, Mississippi. She was 77 years old.

In 1965, Billye was a National Honor Society member when she graduated from Choctaw High School in Oklahoma.

A year later, she married...

Mar 25, 2025

Ishpeming – Alyssa Danielle Martin, 31, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Born on March 4, 1994, in Ishpeming, Alyssa was the beloved daughter of Jesse Martin and Lassandra Lampi-Martin. She attended NICE Community Schools and graduated with the Westwood High School Class of 2012. Following graduation, she pursued her ...

Mar 25, 2025

Big Bay, MI – Peter R. Gummerson, age 68, longtime Big Bay resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 25, 2025, while a patient at UPHS Marquette.

Pete was born June 26, 1956 in Newberry, MI to Ray and Dorothy Gummerson. Most of his childhood was spent growing up on the family farm just outside of town...

Mar 23, 2025

Ishpeming- James  Donato, age 80 of 7th street Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Marquette General Hospital with his wife, Barbara, by his side. Jim had been a resident at D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home for the past several months.

James was born June 2nd, 1944 in Ishpeming to the late Nicholas & Evelyn (Matheson)...

Mar 22, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – Kenneth A. Eckloff, age 88, a longtime resident of North Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, while in the loving care of his family and the compassionate staff at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Ken was born in Kingsford, MI, on October 21, 1936, to the late Vaudis...

Mar 21, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – Robin Dale Gronvall, age 86, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away his at home in the loving care of his family after a brief illness.

Robin was born August 6, 1938, in Negaunee, the son of the late Frank and Doris (Tall) Gronvall. Robin was a graduate of Ishpeming High School class of "57". After...

Mar 16, 2025

Republic, MI – Jeffrey S. DuMoulin, 65, a longtime resident of Republic, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, where he had resided for the past three years. He was lovingly cared for by his family, the staff at Marquette County Medical Care Facility, and U.P. Home...

Mar 15, 2025

Shirley Amanda (Lidey) Teddy, age 92, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Marquette County Medical Care facility, surrounded by her family and in the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.

Shirley was born in Allouez, MI on July 4, 1932, the daughter of the late Ernest and Senia (Kahkonen) Lidey....

Mar 14, 2025

Republic- Shawn "Pat" Radcliffe Sr., age 74, longtime Republic resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 14, 2025 at his home.

Pat was born in Dallas, TX on December 13, 1950, son of the late George and Margaret (Heinonen) Radcliffe. Pat was a graduate of Republic-Michigamme High School, class of 1970. Following graduation, he served in the...

Mar 11, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- James "Bogie" Nelson, age 89 lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Jim was born July 3, 1935, in Ishpeming to Evelyn (Larmour) and William Nelson. He grew up in North...

Mar 10, 2025

Ishpeming- Rita J. Lusardi, age 88, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Monday March 10, 2025 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of her family, and hospital staff.

Rita was born in Ishpeming on March 18, 1936, daughter of the late Louis and Eva (Nault) Hebert, she was number 13 out of her...

Mar 9, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Dorothy Ann (Dee) Eman, age 63, of Ishpeming, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette.

Dorothy was born on December 12,1961, in Marquette, to Ruben and Joyce (Bellmore) McEachern Sr.

Dorothy spent her life taking care of others. She was such a selfless, loving,...

Mar 9, 2025

Republic, MI - Marilyn M. Jensen, age 86, former Marquette County resident passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Belleville, IL.

Marilyn was born in Republic, MI on January 20, 1939, a daughter of the late Ethel (Ogea) and Lawrence Lyyski. She was a graduate of the Republic High School, Class of...

Mar 1, 2025

Ishpeming- Howard D. Wood, age 78, longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025 at his home.

Howard was born in Ishpeming on August 31, 1946, son of the late Howard Sr. and Lucille (Connors) Wood. He grew up in the National Mine area and graduated from National Mine High School with the class of...