Viola M. Grasso
Jul 12, 2010
Ishpeming – Viola M. "Vi" Grasso, age 89, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday July 12, 2010 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Viola was born October 8, 1920 in Negaunee the daughter of the late Gust and Sofia (Lehtinen) Sippola. She graduated from the Negaunee High School, Class of 1937. After graduation she worked in the dress...
Beverly Wakkuri
Jul 8, 2010
Ishpeming- Beverly Ann Wakkuri, age 67 of 235 Marquette St. Ishpeming, passed away Thursday, July 08, 2010 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she been a resident for the past month. Beverly was born September 5, 1942 in Ishpeming to Eino & Amelia (Risku) Erkkila. She graduated from Ishpeming High School. Beverly worked as a bookkeeper for many...
George E. Eddy
Jul 3, 2010
Ishpeming – George E. Eddy, age 71 of 24370 Co. Rd. 581, Ishpeming passed away on Saturday July 3, 2010 at his home, while under the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. George was born September 15, 1938 in Utica, NY the son of the late Leon and Viola (Kessler) Eddy. He graduated...
Ronald J. Anderson
Jul 1, 2010
Ishpeming – Ronald J. Anderson, age 78, of 415 Co. Rd. PPR, Ishpeming passed away on Thursday July 1, 2010 at the Bell Hospital Emergency Room. Ronald was born June 3, 1932 in Ishpeming the son of the late Philmore and Marian (Laly) Anderson. Ron worked as a miner for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. from 1951-1953. He then served...
Margo Kari
Jun 29, 2010
Ishpeming- Margo R. Kari, age 53 passed peacefully away with her family at her side on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where she been a resident for the past 8 years and was a resident at the Mather Nursing Center for 12 years. Margo was born May 18, 1957 in Marquette to Theodore "Sam"...
Eino E. Maki
Jun 25, 2010
Ishpeming - Eino E. Maki, age 85, of Ishpeming, Michigan, died peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family and Lake Superior Hospice, on June 25, 2010. Eino was born in Gay, Michigan, on January 18, 1925, to the late Emil and Hilda (Asuinmaa) Maki. He moved to Ishpeming in 1940 and was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. He...
Roger Nykanen
Jun 24, 2010
Ishpeming- Roger Nykanen, age 57 Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV as a result of a motorcycle accident. Roger was born March 10, 1953 in Marquette to Irene (Hintsala) Nykanen and the late Edwin Nykanen. He graduated from Marquette Senior High School, class of 1971. Roger was currently...
Joanne Mattson
Jun 23, 2010
Ishpeming - Joanne Mattson, age 56, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2010 at the Parkview Monor in Green Bay, WI. Funeral services will be held at 5:00pm on Monday June 28, 2010 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ishpeming. The family will greet friend from 3 - 5 pm on Monday at the...
Edna L. Swanson
Jun 20, 2010
Ishpeming – Edna L. Swanson, age 95, of 748 Park St., Ishpeming passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. Edna had resided at the Mather Nursing Center since this past October. Edna was born January 20, 1915 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late James and Laura (Mulgren) Kemp. She was a graduate of...
Earl E. Roberts
Jun 18, 2010
Ishpeming – Earl E. Roberts, age 96, longtime Ishpeming resident, died on Friday June 18, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. where he had resided for the past 2 ½ years. Earl was born June 25, 1913 in National Mine, the son of Samuel and Bessie (Dymond) Roberts. He grew up in National Mine where he enjoyed...
Reino "Putty" Lassila
Jun 17, 2010
Diorite Loc. – Reino W. "Putty" Lassila, age 87, former Diorite Location resident passed away at 4:45pm Thursday June 17, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. while under the loving care of the Lake Superior Hospice. Reino was born July 16, 1922 in Ishpeming the son of the late John W. and Maria (Rivasoja) Lassila. He graduated...
Charles Nault
Jun 16, 2010
Ishpeming- Charles "Charlie" M. Nault, age 60 of 345 S. First St. Ishpeming, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Marquette General Hospital where he been a patient for 3 days. Charles was born March 11, 1950 in Marquette to Clifford & Anna (Cecchini) Nault. Charlie served in the United States Army for 20 years, serving two duties...
Arvo E. Poutanen
Jun 14, 2010
Ishpeming – Arvo E. Poutanen, age 80, of 427 New York St., Ishpeming passed away at 11:10pm on Monday June 14, 2010 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, surrounded by his loving family. Arvo was born February 5, 1930 the son of the late Lauri and Maria (Kangas) Poutanen. Arvo resided in Ishpeming for the majority of his life, spending...
Anita Liljequist
Jun 12, 2010
Ishpeming- Anita L. Liljequist, age 81 of 639 Jopling Ave Ishpeming passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center where she been a resident for the past 2 years. Anita was born September 28, 1928 in Tri Mountain, MI to Matt & Hilda (Kinnunen) Kokko. She graduated from Hancock High School. Anita married Donald Liljequist on April...
Bernhardt "Gup" Aho
Jun 6, 2010
Ishpeming - Bernhardt "Gup" Aho enjoyed 87 years of happiness, faith, and love of family and friends. He entered eternal rest on June 6, 2010 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming, previously residing at 4455 Co. Rd. PD, National Mine. Bernhardt Rudolph Harold Aho was born on June 2, 1923, in Ishpeming to Henry and Elizabeth (Taipaleenmaki)...
Joseph G. Rayome
Jun 4, 2010
Ishpeming, MI- Joseph Garth Rayome, age 58 Ishpeming resident passed away from highly aggressive cancer on Friday, June 04, 2010 at his home under the care of his wife and UP Home Health & Hospice. Joe was born August 28, 1951 in Green Bay, WI to the late Ernest & Beatrice (Pilz) Rayome. He served during the Vietnam Conflict with...
Lois M. Ryan
Jun 1, 2010
Ishpeming – Lois M. Ryan, age 89, former of 119 Bessemer St., Ishpeming passed away on Tuesday June 1, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center where she had resided since Nov. of 2009. Lois was born May 15, 1921 in Frankfort, IN the daughter of the late Grover and Dale (Gray) Maish. Lois grew up in Indiana, graduating from Frankfort...
Cecilia M. Kangas
Jun 1, 2010
Ishpeming – Cecilia M. Kangas, age 99, of 300 E. Pearl St., Ishpeming passed away on Tuesday June 1, 2010 at her home in Ishpeming. Cecilia was born March 24, 1911 in Houghton the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Stagliano) Marra. She moved to Ishpeming at age 8 with her family and resided here since. Cecilia worked as...
Martin J. Marin
May 27, 2010
Marquette - Martin J. Marin, 83, entered eternal life at sunrise on May 27 at home surrounded by his family. Martin was born December 3, 1926 in Kaleva, MI to Pastor Amos and Mathilda (Beldo) Marin. He graduated from Kaleva High School, class of 1944 and enlisted in the army the day after graduation. Martin was called to army reserve...
Jeff Ottaway
May 26, 2010
Ishpeming- Jeffery Grant Ottaway, 44, of 6120 Co. Rd. CD Ishpeming (Ely Twp), passed away on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at Eastwood Nursing Center, in Negaunee, MI. Jeffery was born in Flint, Michigan on December 9, 1965, the son of Roger and Bonnie (Shimmons) Ottaway. Jeffery is survived by his wife Ammanda (Hoist) Ottaway, whom he married December 30, 2007,...
