Donald Paul Abendroth
Feb 16, 2010
Champion- Donald Paul Abendroth, age 88 Lake Michigamme resident and former Ishpeming resident passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Lake Superior Hospice Unit at Marquette General Hospital with his family at his side. Donald was born August 18, 1921 in Rhinelander, WI to Paul W. & Selma (Wilson) Abendroth. He graduated from high school from St. Johns Military...
Sigrid Irene Simula
Feb 9, 2010
Ishpeming – Sigrid I. Simula, age 83, formerly of 850 N. Pine St. Ishpeming passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2010 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Sigrid was born August 19, 1926 in Republic the daughter of the late Isaac and Hilda (Korpi) Valima. She was a graduate of the Republic High School, Class of 1944....
Alva H. Cain Sr.
Feb 8, 2010
Astor, FL – Alva H. Cain, Sr., South Bend, IN, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Feb. 8, 2010 while wintering in Astor, FL. Alva was born March 6, 1923 in Clarion, IA, to Linville Everett and Parthena Cain. He honorable served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also a cross country truck driver for...
Barbara Koski
Feb 7, 2010
Republic- Barbara Koski, age 43 of 713 Republic Ave, Republic, passed away Sunday, February 07, 2010 at her home under the loving care of family and Lake Superior Hospice. Barb was born September 18, 1966 in Karlstadt, Germany to the late Egon & Rita (Gross) Knapp. Barb worked at Pamida in Ishpeming from 1997 until her ill health in 2009....
Bernhard "Ben" Mattson
Feb 3, 2010
Republic – Bernhard "Ben" Mattson, age 80, of 7600 Bengston Rd., Republic passed away Wednesday morning, Feb 3, 2010 surrounded by family & in the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Ben was born Feb. 7, 1929 in Republic to the late Jalmer & Evelyn Mattson. He was a graduate of the Republic High School, Class of 1947. He...
Alice J. Bystrom
Jan 30, 2010
Ishpeming – Alice J. Bystrom, age 86, passed away on Saturday January 30, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. where she had resided for the past 10 years. Alice was born May 14, 1923 in Wakefield, MI the daughter of the late Benjamin R. and Eva M. (Belhumeur) Bystrom. Alice received a degree in accounting from Gogebic...
Robert "Bob" D. Tasson
Jan 28, 2010
Ishpeming – Robert D. "Bob" Tasson, age 75, of 401 Marquette St., Ishpeming passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness. Bob was born May 6, 1934 in Ishpeming the son of the late Bruna V. and Frances M. (Skewis) Tasson. He was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School, Class of...
Ethelwyn Rae Martello
Jan 25, 2010
Ethelwyn Rae Martello Marquette – Wyn passed away Monday January 25, 2010 at Mather Nursing Center after a brief illness, she had resided at the Brookridge Assisted Living Facility for the past year. She was 74. She is survived by her four children: Marty Martello of Marquette, Lisa Hayward of Janesville, WI, Andrew Martello of Las Vegas, NV, and Matthew...
Bryan K. Ogea
Jan 22, 2010
Bryan K. Ogea Bonita Springs, FL/ Champion- Mr. Bryan K. Ogea, 70, of 1292 Co. Rd. AF Champion, passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at his home in Bonita Springs under the loving care of family and Hope Hospice. Bryan was born in Ely Twp (Diorite) on August 25, 1939, the son of the late Raymond and Toini (Paavola) Ogea....
John E. Marcotte
Jan 19, 2010
Ishpeming – John E. "Johnny" Marcotte, age 62 of 736 Cooper Lake Rd. in Ishpeming Twp. was called home by the Lord at 12:37am Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his home, while in the loving care of his family and Lake Superior Hospice. Johnny was born the youngest of 17 siblings on April 6, 1947 in Ishpeming to the late...
Patricia A. Lapin
Jan 15, 2010
Appleton, WI- Patricia Ann LaPin, age 86 longtime Ishpeming resident joined the Lord Friday, January 15, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin surrounded by family. Patricia was born March 17, 1923 in Michigamme, Michigan to Ethel (Luneau) and Ernest "Otto" Frisk. She graduated in 1941 from Michigamme High School. Pat raised her five children in Ishpeming and lived...
Dale L. Hawkins
Jan 14, 2010
Ishpeming- Dale L. Hawkins, age 51 of 486 Ready St. Ishpeming, lost his battle with cancer, Thursday, January 14 2010 at his home under the loving care of his family, Pam and Kathy, with Shirley Strieter, his long time friend and Lake Superior Hospice. Dale was born November 4, 1958 in Chicago, IL to George L & Judith L. (Lyyski)...
Irma Jandron
Jan 11, 2010
Mesa, AZ – Irma E. Jandron, age 83, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away recently in Mesa, AZ where she had spent her winters for the past several years. Irma was born March 31, 1926 in Italy to the late Emilio & Maria Floreancig and moved to the United States at the age of 20. Irma worked at the H.W....
H. Katherine "Kate" Brendle
Jan 10, 2010
Ishpeming – Helga Katherine "Kate" Brendle, age 96, went to be with her Savior on January 10, 2010. She had resided at Mather Nursing Center the last 4 years, and previously at 721 S. Pine St., in Ishpeming. She was born in 1913, to Alexander & Hilda Johnson, and grew up mainly in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Lake Superior. After attending...
Leena Schmeltz
Jan 8, 2010
Bettendorf, IA- Leena (Alasimi) Schmeltz, age 65 of Bettendorf, died Friday, January 8, 2010 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Leena was born April 12, 1944 in Kalajoki, Finland, the daughter of Tauno and Aili (Sonninen) Alasimi. At age of 11 years she and her family moved to the United States settling in Ishpeming. She...
Alice "Abbie" Certo
Jan 6, 2010
Ishpeming Twp- Alice "Abbie" E. Certo, age 81 of 155 N. Lilac St. Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at the Marquette General Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 8 days. Abbie was born April 11, 1928 in Negaunee to Leslie & Anne (Pietro) Mitchell. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1946. Abbie...
Robert C. "Bob" Saari
Jan 4, 2010
Ishpeming - Robert C. "Bob" Saari, 82, a lifelong resident of Ishpeming, died on Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming where he had resided since October 23, 2009. He was affectionately known as "Poor Ole Bob Saari" and "Poor Ole Grandpa Saari". He was born on June 3, 1927 in North Lake Location, to Gust...
Ruth K. Hooper
Jan 2, 2010
Ishpeming – Ruth K. Hooper, age 79, formerly of 1835 Southwood Dr, Tilden Twp. passed away on Saturday January 2, 2010 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming with her family by her side. Ruth was born on April 18, 1930 in Ishpeming, the daughter of the late Daniel and Hilda (Kuuttinen) Kiukas. She was a graduate of...
Bill Tonkin
Jan 1, 2010
Ishpeming- William "Bill" D. Tonkin, age 88 of 612 N. Third St. Ishpeming passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2010 at his home. Bill was born November 9, 1921 in Ishpeming to Ervin & Mable (Francis) Tonkin. Bill graduated from Ishpeming High School and attended the Kansas State for 2 years. He served his county in the United States...
Valderay Pietila
Dec 31, 2009
Humboldt Twp- Valderay R. Pietila age 54 of 1830 Co. Rd FNO Champion, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the Marquette General Hospital. Valderay was born June 14, 1955 in Fort Worth, TX to George & Margaret (Heinonen) Radcliffe. She received her Bachelors degree from Northern Michigan University and worked for Marquette County. She enjoyed reading. Valderay is survived...
