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,...
Roy J. Millimaki
May 18, 2010
Roy Millimaki, age 92, of Ishpeming, Michigan, died on May 18, 2010, at home in the loving care of family and UP Home Health and Hospice. Roy was born on March 2, 1918, to Finnish immigrants Solomon and Minnie Millimaki in a log cabin in Ishpeming Township. He was only 8 when his father died in the Barnes-Hecker mining disaster....
Douglas Brown
May 18, 2010
Ely Twp- Douglas K. Brown, age 57 of 33983 Co. Rd. 581 Ishpeming (Ely Twp), passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at his hunting camp. Douglas was born August 31, 1952 in Chicago, IL to the late Kenneth & Patricia (Tregoning) Brown. Doug moved to the Ishpeming area in 1974 from Green Bay. Doug worked for 35 years...
Joseph Poirier
May 10, 2010
Ishpeming- Joseph Poirier, age 97 life long Ishpeming resident, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Marquette General Hospice Suite under the loving care of family and Lake Superior Hospice. Joseph was born October 28, 1912 in Ely Township to Joseph & Exillia (Pepin) Poirier. He attended Ishpeming High School to the 11th grade and then went to work...
Aldo Cittadino
May 8, 2010
Ely Twp. – Aldo Cittadino, age 83, of 15100 Co. Rd. 496, Ely Twp. passed away on Saturday May 8, 2010 at his home, while in the loving care of his family and the Lake Superior Hospice. Aldo was born January 21, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Theresa (Casalino) Cittadino. He served his country in the United States...
Patricia Harvey
May 7, 2010
Ishpeming- Patricia (Pat Clancey) Harvey, age 94 longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Center. Pat was born in Rober, MI on July 20, 1915 to Ellen (Ryan) Clancey and Patrick Clancey, one of six children. The family moved to Big Bay in 1918 and then to Marquette in 1930. Pat graduated from...
Noah Alexander Luokkala
May 6, 2010
Green Bay, WI – Noah A. Luokkala, age 4 weeks, infant son of Carol Luokkala, was called to the Lord on Thursday May 6, 2010 of an apparent SIDS death. Noah was born April 6, 2010 in Green Bay, WI. In his short life, his mother will remember him as someone who enjoyed eating. He had just started showing his...
Blair C. Maki
May 2, 2010
Ishpeming Twp. - Blair Charles Maki, age 56 of 135 Stoneville Rd. Ishpeming Twp, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010. Blair was born June 28, 1953 to Vivian (Ihamaki) & the late Carl R. Maki. Blair attended the Ishpeming Public Schools. He worked as a contract hauler for the Mining Journal for the past 22 years, delivering approximately 600 newspapers...
Helen M. Nardi
Apr 27, 2010
Ishpeming – Helen M. Nardi, age 74 of 575 Duncan Ave., Ishpeming passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2010 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming, where she had resided for the past 2½ weeks. Helen was born November 9, 1935 to Eugene & Lucille (Grant) Soucy in Marquette. She graduated from Bishop Baraga High School in 1953....
Martha E. "Penny" Ulrickson
Apr 27, 2010
Ishpeming – Martha E. "Penny" Ulrickson, age 90, former North Lake resident, passed away Tuesday April 27, 2010 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided since Oct. of 2007. Martha was born November 21, 1919 in the Boston Location of the Copper Country the daughter of the late Elias & Hattie (Pyykkonen) Pennala. She...
Verna L. Smith
Apr 19, 2010
Ishpeming – Verna L. Smith, age 57 of 456 Washington St., Ishpeming passed away on Monday April 19, 2010 at her home in Ishpeming. She had been in ill health for the past several years. Verna was born June 14, 1952 in Wakefield, the daughter of the late Vernon J. and Shirley M. (Ray) Hill. She was a graduate of...
Jackie A. Lavacque
Apr 16, 2010
Ishpeming Twp- Jackie A. LaVacque, age 82 of 145 N. Marigold St. Ishpeming Twp, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. Jackie was born April 16, 1928 in Bates Twp., MI the daughter of the late James and Agnes (Goulette) Franzene. She attended the Bates School thru the eighth grade, and then attended the Iron...
