Daniel Roberts
Jan 24, 2011
Ishpeming Twp. – Daniel L. Roberts, age 46, of 135 Seilo Ave., Ishpeming Twp. passed away on Monday January 24, 2011 at his home as a result of smoke inhalation sustained in a house fire. Daniel was born May 17, 1964 in Marquette, MI the son of Stanley and Lois (Roeder) Roberts. He was a graduate of the Westwood High...
Gene Plankey
Jan 22, 2011
Republic Twp- Gene Plankey, age 61 of Island Lake (Republic Twp) passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at his camp. Gene was born April 10, 1949 in Marquette, MI to Doris (Antilla) Plankey and the late George Plankey. He served his country in the Unites States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a package deliveryman for UPS...
Trudy C. Johnson
Jan 19, 2011
Ishpeming- Trudy C. Johnson, age 63 of 105 Co. Rd. GMA Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Trudy was born February 26, 1947 in Ishpeming to Nellie (Beauchamp) and the late Donald Maddock. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1965. Trudy married Peter O. Johnson August 7, 1967....
Dorothy V. Gelmi
Jan 18, 2011
ISHPEMING - Dorothy Virginia Gelmi Born on February 9, 1922, in Ishpeming, Michigan, Dorothy Virginia Nault, entered into rest on January 18, 2011, 3 weeks before her 89th birthday. Remembered as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, our family mourns the passing of a matriarch. Dorothy, known as "Dort", is survived by her children Geraldine (Robert) Thomsen, Darlene (Paul) Kurian,...
Helen S. Ruohomaki
Jan 15, 2011
Ishpeming Twp. - Helen S. Ruohomaki, age 87 of 1840 North Lake Dr. Ishpeming, went to be with her savior and her final home on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at her home. Helen was born August 25, 1923 in Covington, MI to Nicholas & Sophie (Orquist) Hautamaki. She moved to Ishpeming at the age of 7 where she lived most...
Henry "Hessy" Chynoweth
Jan 14, 2011
Ishpeming- Henry "Hessy" Chynoweth, age 92 of Ishpeming went to Eternal Rest on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the Mather Nursing Center. Henry was born in South Kearsarge, MI to the late Richard & Ethel (Mundy) Chynoweth. Hessy lived in Ahmeek for most of his life; he worked in the CC Camps in the 1930's and worked for C&H in...
Dorothy I. Dobson
Jan 13, 2011
Ishpeming – Dorothy I. Dobson, age 96, lifetime Ishpeming resident, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility where she had resided since February of 2006. Dorothy was born on April 27, 1914 in Ishpeming, MI the daughter of the late William and Emily (Brewer) Hooper. She was married...
Linda L. Anderson
Jan 12, 2011
Ishpeming- Linda L. Anderson, age 60, Ishpeming resident passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Marquette General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Linda was born October 5, 1950 in Marshfield, WI to the late Amos & Shirley (Brehm) Foster. Linda graduated in 1968 from Ishpeming High School. Linda was an avid bowler and softball player; she enjoyed playing pinochle...
Robert "Rob" Fansler
Jan 9, 2011
Ishpeming Twp- Robert G. "Rob" Fansler, age 42 of 1820 Christine St. Ishpeming, passed away of an apparent heart attack on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. Robert was born February 11, 1968 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert E. & Elizabeth M. (Hinkle) Fansler. Rob graduated from Allendale High School. He married Kristi...
Nancy Anne Wenberg
Jan 7, 2011
Republic – Nancy A. "Nanu" Wenberg, age 50, of 369 Pine St. Republic Twp., passed away on Friday January 7, 2011 while in route to Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. Nancy was born July 15, 1960 in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late James and Lorraine (Arcon) Wenberg. She was a graduate of the Garden City West High School, Class...
Helmer O.E. Mattson
Jan 7, 2011
Ishpeming – Helmer O.E. Mattson, age 92, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Mather Nurisng Center in Ishpeming Twp. early Friday morning January 7, 2011. A resident of Ishpeming since 1947, Helmer Oliver Erland Mattson was born in Ironwood, Michigan on July 25, 1918 to Andrew and Ida (Ogren) Mattson. He was a Graduate of...
Norine M. Kulju
Dec 31, 2010
Humboldt Twp- Norine Mae Kulju, age 77 former Humboldt Twp resident, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she been a resident for the past 1 ½ years. Norine was born August 9, 1933 to Herman & Mae (Yenore) Kulju in Humboldt, Michigan. She attended the Champion Grade School through...
Rose Ellen Frisk
Dec 29, 2010
Champion – Rose Ellen Frisk, age 84, longtime Champion resident went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 29, 2010, while under the loving care of her family, the staff at the Eastwood Nursing Center and Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Rose was born November 1, 1926 in Spurr Twp. the daughter of the late William and Chloe...
James D. Hodges
Dec 27, 2010
Ishpeming - James DuWayne Hodges, age 70 of 221 S. Lake St. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had been a resident since December 8, 2010. James was born August 16, 1940 in Marshfield, WI to Melvin & Ida (Gotz) Hodges. He graduated from Marshfield Senior High School 1958. Following...
Raymond A. Windahl
Dec 26, 2010
Ishpeming - Raymond Arthur Windahl, age 82 of 217 N. 5th St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center where he been a resident for the past 5 days. Raymond was born February 23, 1928 in Republic, MI to Arthur and Betty (Ahola) Windahl. Ray's family moved to Republic where he spent his childhood years....
David A. Mattson
Dec 24, 2010
Republic - David A. Mattson Jr., age 43, lifelong Republic resident passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. David was born December 31, 1966 in Ishpeming the son of the late Judith (Nyback) and David A. Mattson Sr. He was a graduate of the Republic-Michigamme High School, Class of 1985. Following graduation, he entered the...
Calvin B. Frisk
Dec 23, 2010
Michigamme – Calvin B. "Cal" Frisk, age 80, of 108 E. Lake St., Michigamme went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 surrounded by his wife Roberta of 59½ years, and his loving family. Cal was born in Michigamme, MI on April 16, 1930 the son of the late Otto and Ethel (Luneau) Frisk. He was Valedictorian...
Catherine Armstrong
Dec 21, 2010
Ishpeming – Catherine "Katie" Armstrong, age 91, of 200 Saginaw St. Ishpeming passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2010 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility where she had resided since July of 2007. Catherine was born October 13, 1919 in Michigamme, the daughter of the late Paulina (Stella) and Olinto Bucco. She attended Ishpeming High School and worked for...
Elizabeth S. Wirtala
Dec 21, 2010
Ishpeming- Elizabeth S. Wirtala, age 99 formerly of 111 Bluff St. Ishpeming passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she been a resident for the past 5 years. Elizabeth was born February 6, 1911 in National Mine to Matt & Kaisa (Isotalo) Mayry. She attended National Mine High School and worked for F.A....
Rudolph F. Laitinen
Dec 20, 2010
Republic, MI- Mr. Rudolph Fredric Laitinen, 64, of P.O. Box 41- 409 Kloman Ave Republic, passed away on Monday, December 20th, 2010 at Mather Nursing Center, Ishpeming. Rudolph was born in Marquette, Michigan on November 2, 1946, the son of the late Rudolph J. and Elma (Wuokko) Laitinen. He graduated from Republic High School in 1965. He served in the...
