Catherine M. Tasson
Feb 2, 2011
Ishpeming - Catherine May "Kay" Tasson, age 87, of 650 Co. Rd. PBD, Ishpeming died February 2, 2011 at the Marquette County Medical Facility where she resided since April 2007. Kay was born August 13, 1923 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Vern and Julia (Paaske) Roehl. Kay graduated from Janesville High School in 1940 and immediately began working at The Parker...
Peggy Sue Gonzales
Feb 2, 2011
Ishpeming- Peggy Sue (Pawnee) Gonzales, age 52 of 427 N. 7th St. Ishpeming passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming with her family by her side. Peggy was born May 18, 1958 in Benkelman, NE to the late Sylvander W. & Gweneth I. (Brown) Pawnee. Peggy lived in Florida prior to moving to Ishpeming in...
Barbara D. Koski
Feb 2, 2011
Ishpeming- Barbara D. Koski, of 420 E. St. Ishpeming passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she been a resident since May 2010. Barbara was born May 17, in Ishpeming to Lester & Dorothy (Broad) McWilliams. Barb was a life long area resident. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church....
Nick N. Valenti
Jan 31, 2011
Ishpeming-Nick Valenti of 328 S. 1st Street, Ishpeming, a lifelong resident, passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was 80 years old. Nick entered eternal life with his loving family at his side, while being under the care from U.P Home Health and Hospice, which helped with the family in their time of need. Nick was born, November...
Dennis William Aho
Jan 29, 2011
Republic- Dennis W. Aho, age 76 of 457 Koeber Ave. Republic, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Mather Nursing Center where he been a resident for one day. Dennis was born November 15, 1934 in Republic to the late Henry & Aileen Mustamaa Aho. He graduated from Republic High School, class of 1954. Dennis worked for Cleveland Cliffs...
Lois Roberts
Jan 24, 2011
Ishpeming Twp. – Lois E. Roberts, of 135 Seilo Ave. Ishpeming Twp. passed away on Monday January 24, 2011 as a result of smoke inhalation sustained in a house fire at her home in Ishpeming Twp. Lois was born May 11, 1928 in Marquette, MI the daughter of Emil and Cecilia E. (Priebe) Roeder. Lois grew up in West Branch...
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...
