John Bernard Marietti
Jun 22, 2009
Ishpeming – John B. Marietti, age 80, of 855 S Pine St., passed away Monday morning, June 22nd, 2009 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at the time of his death. John was born in Ishpeming on June...
Theodore S. "Buddy" Tuomi
Jun 16, 2009
Republic Twp.-Theodore Samuel "Buddy" Tuomi, age 68, of 1374 Hwy M-95 Republic, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at his home. Theodore was born in Champion, Michigan on February 12, 1941, the son of the late Eino H. and Martha A. (Hupp) Tuomi. He was a 1959 graduate of Republic High School and honorably served in the U.S....
Gary L. Erickson
Jun 14, 2009
Gary L. Erickson, age 67 of Marquette, Michigan passed away June 14, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital surrounded by family, friends and Lake Superior Hospice. Gary was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Ernest & Elsie Erickson, but was raised in Marquette where he was a life long resident. On October 14, 1961 he married the former Barbara Dagenais at the...
Gloria S. Cates
Jun 11, 2009
Ishpeming – Gloria S. Cates, age 61 of 1800 Randall Dr. #1, Ishpeming Twp. passed away on Thursday June 11, 2009 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. Gloria was born June 27, 1947 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of Calvin and Florence (Bliss) Burk. She was a graduate of the Ravenna High School, Class of 1965. Gloria worked for...
Karen H. Peterson
Jun 11, 2009
Diorite Location – Karen H. Peterson, age 73, passed away on Thursday June 11, 2009 at 2:00am while in the loving care of her daughter and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Karen was born January 25, 1936 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late George and Marie (Schultz) Oie. Karen was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School,...
William E. Edington
Jun 10, 2009
Gwinn,- Mr. William Evart "Bill" Edington, 74, of 135 Albatross Gwinn , passed away, Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 at his home under the care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice. William was born in Owosso, Michigan on June 9, 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Turner) Edington. He worked as a field service technician...
Paul E. Harvala
Jun 7, 2009
Lindenhurst, IL- Paul E. Harvala, age 60 of 2118 Meadow Dr. Lindenhurst, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at his home. Paul was born on August 26, 1948 in Ishpeming to the late Edwin & Irene (Ruusi) Harvala. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1966, and spent 4 years at Washburn Trade School in Chicago....
Marilyn Ann Blewett
May 31, 2009
Ishpeming - Marilyn Ann Blewett, age 62, of 315 Barnum St. passed away at 3:20PM, Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at Mather Nursing Center following a courageous battle with cancer since 2000. Marilyn was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on August 14, 1946, the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Dobson) Blewett. She was a 1964 graduate of Ishpeming High School...
Michael Andrew Irvine
May 30, 2009
Ishpeming- Michael "Mikebob" Andrew Irvine, age 43 of 616 S. Pine St. Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. Michael was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on February 9, 1966, the son of Marlin and Ann (Michalski) Irvine. He graduated Ord High School 1984 and served our country in the United States...
Barbara J. Isaacson
May 30, 2009
Ishpeming- Barbara J. Isaacson, age 79 formerly of 512 E. Ridge St. Ishpeming, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she been a resident since December 2004. Barbara was born March 22, 1930 in Ishpeming to Ralph & Mildred (Mackey) Rundman. Barbara graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1948 and...
Daniel M. Hupp
May 25, 2009
Champion - Daniel Matthew Hupp, age 60, of 4820 Co Rd AAJ Champion, passed away Monday morning, May 25, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his family and Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Dan was born May 8, 1949 to Layton and Beverly Hupp. He married Carolyn Wiljanen on May 20, 1978. Dan was a loving...
Gardner A. Wallberg
May 23, 2009
Ishpeming - Gardner Wallberg, 80, of Ishpeming passed away peacefully at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility on Saturday, May 23. He was born in North Lake on April 9, 1929, to the late John and Jean Wallberg. On September 6, 1956, he married the former Helen Rovedo who preceded him in death on August 17, 1996. He married Carol...
Kyle Roger Ericson
May 21, 2009
Negaunee—Kyle R. Ericson, 74, of Negaunee died Thursday evening May 21, 2009. Kyle was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on August 8, 1934 to Elmer and Ruth Ericson. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1952. After graduation, Kyle enlisted in the United State Navy and served from 1952 until August of 1955. Upon discharge he enrolled in Michigan Technological University...
Stella Maria Reidy
May 20, 2009
Ishpeming- Stella Maria Reidy, age 53 Ishpeming resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at her home in Ishpeming. Stella was born November 12, 1955 in Marquette to the late Joseph & Mary (Sarvello) Reidy. Stella graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1974. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making them laugh. She also enjoyed...
Kay Marie Nelson
May 19, 2009
Ishpeming – Kay Marie Nelson, age 58, of 1211 N. Third St., Ishpeming passed away at 2:20am on Tuesday May 19, 2009 at her home while surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kay had been under the care of the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Kay was born April 24, 1951 in Ishpeming the daughter of Douglas Evans...
Jim "Pesho" E. Perry
May 19, 2009
Republic - James Edward Perry, age 62, of E 3576 South M-95 Republic Twp., passed away at 12:50 P, Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at Milwaukee VA Medical Center. James was born in Ishpeming on November 11, 1946, the son of the late Robert A. and Irma E. (Hanninen) Perry. He was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. He faithfully served...
Ruby Mae Mitchell
May 17, 2009
Franksville, WI- Ruby Mae Mitchell, age 67 of Franksville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, Michigan. Ruby was born September 6, 1941 in Stambaugh, Michigan to the late Eli & Thelma (Tucker) Heikkila. She graduated from Iron River High School, class of 1960. Ruby and her husband lived in the Racine, Wisconsin...
Pearl E. Forchini
May 14, 2009
Ishpeming – Pearl E. Forchini, age 93, formerly of 1963 Co. Rd. 496, in Ely Twp. passed away Thursday May 14, 2009 at the Mather Nursing Center where she had resided since April of 2005. She had recently been under the care of the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Pearl was born December 9, 1915 in Iron River, the...
Anna Sue Norell
May 10, 2009
Ishpeming- Anna Sue Norell, age 85 of 794 Juniper St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the Marquette General Hospital. Sue was born September 10, 1923 in Gladstone, Michigan to Clifford & Helen (Long) Murker. She graduated from Gladstone High School in 1941. Sue worked as an assistant cashier for the First National Bank of Negaunee for 20...
Karen L. Davis
Apr 27, 2009
Republic- Karen L. Davis age 40 of 346 Hemlock St. Republic, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Marquette General Hospital following a sudden illness. Karen was born March 6, 1969 in Iron Mountain, MI. She worked as a nurse's aide for the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Karen is survived by 2 daughters Dana & Danielle Perry, along...
