Kenneth C. Johnson
May 12, 2024
Ely Twp, MI- Kenneth Charles Johnson, age 85, Ely Township resident passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his residence.
Kenneth was born in Ely Twp, MI on October 21, 1938, a son of the late Laina S. (Syrjala) and Charles F. Johnson.
Ken was a 1956 graduate of Ishpeming High School. He worked...
Mary Y. Davis
May 11, 2024
Republic, MI - Mary Y. Davis, age 80, of Republic, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home in Republic.
Mary was born in Pulaski, VA on November 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Maggie M. (Vaughn) and Curtis B. Williams. She had resided in Republic since 1964 where she made a home and raised...
William D. Nelson
May 9, 2024
Gwinn, MI - William D. "Billy" Nelson, age 77, former Gwinn area resident, currently of 2242 Norwood St. in Marquette, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Norwood Adult Living Facility where he had resided for the past 14 years.
Billy was born in Ishpeming on April 16, 1947, a son of the late Chelestine...
Peter Kuzma Sr.
May 9, 2024
Republic, MI- Peter Kuzma, Sr., age 94, longtime Republic resident passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.
Peter was born in Elizabeth, PA on June 18, 1929, a son of the late John and Teresa (Czicak) Kuzma. Peter served his country in the U.S. Army during the Koran Conflict.
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Carr Baldwin
May 9, 2024
Ishpeming Twp, MI- Carr Wayne Baldwin, age 87, longtime Ishpeming Township resident passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at UP Health System Bell.
Carr was born in Goodrich, MI on March 16, 1937, a son of the late Harold S. and Edith M. (Lucas) Baldwin.
After graduating from Lapeer High School, he served his...
Virginia "Ginny" Prusi
May 8, 2024
Virginia "Ginny" Marie (Oja) Prusi, age 77, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, due to a stroke. Â Ginny had been on a journey with Dementia and was a resident at Eastwood Nursing Home.
Ginny was born on August 30, 1946 to William and Inga Oja and grew up in Humboldt Township. Â She met Charles Prusi...
Kaydee Lynn Bess
May 7, 2024
Ishpeming – Kaydee Lynn Bess, 49 of Ishpeming, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Kaydee was born on June 19, 1974, to Peter and Sharon (LaPointe) Dishnow, and was one of five Dishnow children. She graduated from Ishpeming High School Class of 1992 and graduated from Northern...
Charmaine Ingersoll
May 4, 2024
Grand Rapids, MI - Charmaine "Char" Pauline Ingersoll, age 81, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Sparta, passed away on May 4, 2024, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
She was born on April 28, 1943, to Paul and Mabel (Jackson) LaForest in Ishpeming, Michigan. Char worked as a Para Pro for Sparta High School for over twenty years....
Bernard "Ben" Thexton
May 1, 2024
Ishpeming, MI-Bernard N. "Ben" Thexton, age 78, Ishpeming resident passed on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Bernard was born in Marquette, Michigan on July 2, 1945, a son of the late William Harold and Borghild Josephine (Trondson)Thexton. At an early age...
James Tucker
Apr 29, 2024
Ishpeming, MI- James Keast Tucker, born February 21, 1945, in Ishpeming, MI to Glenn and Edith Tucker, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on April 29, 2024. James leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and craftsmanship that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.
James found solace in...
June M. Larsh
Apr 28, 2024
Ishpeming – June M. Larsh, age 71, of 15725 Co Rd 482 in Tilden Twp. passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, while in the loving care of her family, U.P. Home Health and Hospice and staff at the Trillium House in Marquette.
June was born in Hancock, MI on June 11, 1952, a daughter of the...
Rev. Christina Robb
Apr 26, 2024
Munising, MI - Rev. Christina "Tina" Robb, age 71, quietly passed away at 3:30pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the MediLodge Nursing Center of Munising. She had resided at MediLodge with her husband Jim by her side since May of 2023. Tina is now pain free and in the arms of Jesus at peace.
Tina was...
David Lee Palmer
Apr 24, 2024
Ishpeming- David L. Palmer, age 78, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024 at the Trillium Hospice House in Marquette, while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
David was born in Ishpeming on March 17, 1946, son of the late Floyd and Dorothy (Bond) Palmer. He grew...
Eunice Josephson
Apr 24, 2024
Ishpeming, MI- Eunice Jeanette Josephson, age 92, Ishpeming resident passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she resided since 2019.
Eunice was born in Trenary, Michigan on October 4, 1931, a daughter of the late John G. and Eunice (Little) Ford.
Eunice was an active member of...
Rosemary V. Williams
Apr 21, 2024
Ishpeming Twp., MI - Rosemary V. Williams, age 84, of 315 Lawrence Ave. Ishpeming Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Trillium Hospice House in Marquette.
Rosemary was born in Negaunee, MI on September 14, 1939, a daughter of the late Irma (Bombagi) and Carmello Portale. She was a graduate of the Ishpeming High...
Clinton Jones Jr.
Apr 19, 2024
Clinton Jones, Jr. passed away Friday April 19th with his wife and sons at his side. Â Clint was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 6, 1944. Â He lived in the Upper Midwest his entire life and spent most of his life in God's Country.
Clint was a Railroader and an Industrial Archaeologist. Â He started his career working...
Verna Holmgren
Apr 13, 2024
Ishpeming, MI – Verna Holmgren, age 102, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024, at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided for the past 2 months.
Verna was born in Ishpeming, MI on May 13, 1921, a daughter of the late Flossie (Heard) and Herbert F. Stansbury. She...
Lois M. Allen
Apr 11, 2024
Ishpeming- Lois M. Allen, age 90, longtime Negaunee resident, and most recently of Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, nursing home staff and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Lois was born in Negaunee on September 6, 1933, daughter of...
Tina Kilberg
Apr 10, 2024
Ishpeming, MI - Tina Kilberg, age 97, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee.Tina was born in Laurium, MI on March 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Mary (Ferrari) and Natale Lencioni. She was a graduate of the Calumet High School where she had been a cheerleader....
Duane Potila
Apr 6, 2024
Ishpeming, MI- Duane A. Potila of Ishpeming Michigan, age 80, passed away at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Duane was born in Negaunee on December 24, 1943, a son of the late Martha (Hintsala) and Albert Potila. He grew up in National Mine and went on to serve in the U.S....
