Richard "Biv" C. Bergman
Mar 30, 2009
Ishpeming – Richard C. "Biv" Bergman, 83, of 743 S. Pine St. Ishpeming passed away on Monday evening at his home in Ishpeming. He had been in ill health for the past few months. Richard was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on October 8, 1925, the son of the late Richard and Gladys (Williams) Bergman. He graduated from Ishpeming...
Arthur "Hype" Hammar
Mar 27, 2009
Ishpeming – Arthur T. "Hype" Hammar, 84, of 612 Poplar St. Ishpeming, passed away on Friday March 27, 2009 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, following a courageous battle with cancer. Art was born July 1, 1924 in Ishpeming the son of the late Arthur S. and Julia (Jeffrey) Hammar. He was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School, Class...
Eleanore E. Hendrickson
Mar 26, 2009
Ishpeming - Eleanore Hendrickson, age 87 of 200 Saginaw St., Marquette Medical Care Facility, passed away at 8:00 AM, Thursday, March 26th, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Eleanore was born in Republic, Michigan on June 10, 1921, the daughter of the late John A. and Elma E. (Aho) Aijala. She was a 1939 graduate of Republic High School, and a...
Kurt Noel Ericson
Mar 26, 2009
Ishpeming – Kurt Noel Ericson, age 45, of 640 Maurice St. passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at his home in Ishpeming. Kurt was born December 25, 1963 in Iron Mountain, MI to Kyle & Joan (Beckman) Ericson. He graduated from Negaunee High School, class of 1982 and received his bachelor's degree in computer science from Northern Michigan University in...
Betty J. Homeier
Mar 25, 2009
New Port Richey, FL - Betty J. Homeier, age 76, of New Port Richey, died March 25, 2009. She was born July 17, 1932. Betty is survived by her husband: Robert, son: Bradley (Debbie) Homeier of Gladstone, daughter: Becky Jo (Gary)Thibeault of Ishpeming, 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church,...
Inona "Nonie" Mae Certo
Mar 23, 2009
Negaunee- Inona "Nonie" M. Certo, age 83 of 98 Croix St. Negaunee passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at the Marquette General Hospital. Inona was born in Negaunee, on January 1, 1926, to the late Martin and Amanda (Glazier) Hansen. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Negaunee, and enjoyed knitting, and baking. Nonie was survived by...
Raymond "Skeeter" Fredin
Mar 23, 2009
Ishpeming – Raymond "Skeeter" Fredin – 72, of 814 Maple St. Ishpeming passed away on Monday March 23, 2009 at his home. Raymond was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 21, 1936, the son of the late Alfred and Laura (Christopher) Fredin. He grew up in Ishpeming, and married Lois Herman in July of 1961. They moved to Zion, IL...
Dawne "Putchie" Champion
Mar 22, 2009
Ishpeming – Dawne S. Champion, known to those who loved her as Putchie, of 403 E. Pearl St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday March 22, 2009. She was 75 years old. She was born October 21, 1933 in Negaunee to Frank and Doris (Tall) Gronvall. She was a graduate of Ishpeming High School, class of 1951. She attended the Trinity Lutheran...
George W. Brewer
Mar 18, 2009
Gwinn - George W. Brewer, age 75, of 222 S. Shag Lake Dr. passed away Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 at Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. George was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on November 14, 1933, the son of the late Wilfred and Lavina (Hares) Brewer. He was a 1951 graduate of Ishpeming High School and owned and operated a gas station/auto...
Robert "Bob" J. Laforest
Mar 16, 2009
Ishpeming-Robert "Bob" Joseph LaForest, Sr., age 89, of 122 Salisbury St. Ishpeming, passed away at 9:50 AM, Monday, March 16th, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his family and Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Robert was born in Diorite Location, on March 6, 1920, the son of the late Arthur and Landrianna (Beatty) LaForest. He worked...
Betty K. Dunn
Mar 16, 2009
Ishpeming- Betty K. Dunn, age 88 formerly of 512 Poplar St. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 at the Marquette County Medical Care in Ishpeming where she had resided for the past 4 years. Betty was born January 26, 1921 in Munising to Nicholas & Borghild Morris. She graduated from the Mather High School in Munising. She moved to...
Reino H. Rytilahti
Mar 16, 2009
Ely Twp- Reino H. Rytilahti, age 90 of 485 Mullins Dr. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming. Reino was born May 27, 1918 in Republic to Hendrick W & Hilma (Laurila) Rytilahti. He owned & operated his family's dairy farm as a young man, later working as a logger and most recently he...
Sheila M. Jannausch
Mar 13, 2009
Ishpeming – Sheila M. Jannausch, age 62, of 217 N. Lake St., Ishpeming passed away on Friday March 13, 2009 at the Marquette General Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. Sheila was born August 24, 1946 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late Robert J. and Mary Jane (Thibodeau) Anderson. She was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School,...
Richard "Dick" Kjellman
Mar 12, 2009
National Mine – Richard "Dick" Kjellman, age 75 of 1080 Co. Rd. PBG in National Mine died Thursday March 12, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his family and Upper Peninsula Home health and hospice Dick was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on November 11, 1933, the son of the late Gordon and Ethel (Arseneau) Kjellman. He worked...
Henry "Hank" J. Rundman
Mar 11, 2009
Ishpeming – Henry "Hank" J. Rundman, age 87 of 754 Poplar St., Ishpeming passed away at his home on Wednesday March 11, 2009 at 10:52am while under the loving care of his family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Henry was born June 3, 1921 in Ishpeming the youngest child of the late Otto and Etty (Flenn) Rundman. He...
Gary L. Prodell, Jr.
Mar 10, 2009
Champion – Gary L Prodell Jr. age 50 of 2592 Co. Rd. AAJ in Champion passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident in Champion Twp. Gary was born April 20, 1958 in L'Anse, MI the son of the late Gary L. and Christina (Rolstone) Prodell. He was a graduate of...
Joseph John Giotto
Mar 5, 2009
North Lake - Joseph J. Giotto, age 91, of 1055 N. Westwood Dr., North Lake Location, passed away, March 5, 2009, at Bell Hospital. Joseph was born April 18, 1917 in Negaunee to Peter & Rose Giotto. He worked as an underground miner for 27 years for Inland Steel at the Morris Mine and also worked 20 years as a...
Dorothea M. Peterson
Mar 5, 2009
Ishpeming-Dorothea M. Peterson, age 95, of 720 Spring St., passed away at 9:20 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Mather Nursing Center where she had resided for the past month. Dorothea was born in Menomonee Falls, WI, on November 19, 1913, the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Helena (Reddelien) Christman. She was a high school graduate and attended...
Sidney W. Vial
Mar 4, 2009
Ishpeming- Sidney W. Vial, age 80, formerly of Little Perch Lake Ishpeming, passed away at 6:10 AM, Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at Mather Nursing Center. Sidney was born February 7, 1929 in Ishpeming to Sidney J. & Gertrude (Henke) Vial. He worked as a foundry worker in the Detroit area for many years. Sidney enjoyed traveling and the outdoors. Sidney...
Eva A. Ryynanen
Mar 3, 2009
Ishpeming- Eva A. Ryynanen, age 89 of 641 Iron St. Ishpeming, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at her home. Eva was born in Chassell Twp., Michigan on August 13, 1919, the daughter of the late Nils Peter and Selma Alina (Ruohonen) Saari. She was a member of the Laestadian Lutheran Congregation. Eva is survived by 7 children: Eva...
