Robert C. Laakso
Jun 13, 2008
Ishpeming – Robert C. "Bob" Laakso, age 83 of 2790 Co. Rd. 496, in Greenwood Location passed away on June 13, 2008 at the Marquette General Hospital. Bob had been in ill health for the past year. Robert was born July 7, 1924 in Diorite Location the son of the late Gust and Eleanor (Johnson) Laakso. He married Marian Korpi...
George D. Krummi
Jun 13, 2008
George D. Krummi It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of George D. Krummi, age 79, of Michigamme, on June 13th, 2008. He is survived by his wife Violet, of 54 years and five children; Donald (Janice) Krummi of Michigamme, Georgia (Al) Martin of Michigamme, Ronald (Michele) Krummi of Salt Lake City, Utah, Denise (Cleo) Latimer...
Shirley A. Monett
Jun 11, 2008
Republic – Shirley A. Monett, age 72 of 9393 Walstroms Rd., Republic Twp., passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at her home, while in the loving care of her family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Shirley was born September 24, 1935 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late Arvo and Anna (Lakanen) Nevala. She was a...
Marion W. Isaacson
Jun 8, 2008
Republic – Marion Wilma (Kulju) Isaacson, age 81 of 107 Pine St., Republic, died Sunday after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's in her home while surrounded by family and Sister Marge. Marion was born December 4, 1926 in Ishpeming to Richard and Wilma (Koskela) Kulju. She was a 1944 graduate of the Champion High School, and was Valedictoian of her...
Phillip Pepin
Jun 8, 2008
Phillip D. 'Bud' Pepin ISHPEMING – Phillip D. "Bud" Pepin, 81, formerly of 321 W. Barnum St. in Ishpeming, died Sunday morning, June 8, 2008 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He had resided at the Jacobetti Home since January 2006. Phillip was born to Philip and Eleanor (Pascoe) Pepin on June 18, 1926, in Ishpeming. Before...
Fern M. Sundberg
Jun 8, 2008
Ishpeming – Fern M. Sundberg, age 93, of 742 Elliott Ave., Ishpeming passed away on Sunday June 8, 2008 at her home in Ishpeming. Fern was born July 5, 1914 in Crystal Falls, MI the daughter of the late Henry and Signe (Erickson) Johnson. She spent her early childhood in Crystal Falls, moving with her family to Imperial Heights in...
Ernest Henry Snell
Jun 4, 2008
Ishpeming- Ernest "Ernie" H. Snell, age 73, of 111 Bluff St. Apt 207, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Ernie was born in Ely Twp. on October 12, 1934, the son of the late Richard J. and Roseanne "Rose" (Larsh) Snell. He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC(T) during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in...
Kenneth Willson Ramsey
Jun 4, 2008
Ishpeming- Kenneth Willson Ramsey, age 86 of 1165 Ninth St. Ishpeming, was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 with his family at his side and under the care of U.P. Home Health & Hospice. Kenneth was born November 25, 1921 in Hibbing, MN to Joseph & Hazel (Willson) Ramsey. Ken served 4 years in the United...
Albert "Al" Longtine
Jun 1, 2008
Ishpeming – Albert "Al" J. Longtine, age 61, of 210 Maple St Ishpeming, passed away Sunday night, June 1, 2008 at Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Township. Al was born in Ishpeming on October 16, 1946, the son of the late Albert and Melissa (Pryor) Longtine. He was a 1964 graduate of Ishpeming High School. Albert married Gail Verran on...
Forest Perry
May 28, 2008
Michigamme – Forest K. "Punkin" Perry, age 76, of Michigamme, passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at his home, while under the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Forest was born April 20, 1932 in Imperial Heights the son of the late Martin T. Sr. and Amelia M. (LaPin) Perry. He was...
Roy M. Eman
May 25, 2008
Ishpeming- Roy M. Eman, age 80 of 650 Cedar St. Ishpeming, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, May 25, 2008 while vacationing with family in Door County, Wisconsin. Roy was born December 23, 1927 to Albin and Alma (Morin) Eman. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1947 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Carl E. Wiitanen
May 25, 2008
Ishpeming- Carl E. Wiitanen, age 87 of 403 N. Main St. #4 Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Bell Memorial Hospital. Carl was born October 2, 1921 in Calumet, MI to William & Sophie (Basto) Wiitanen. Carl grew up in Calumet and served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. After being honorably...
Mary Arcari
May 24, 2008
ISHPEMING - Mary Valentino Arcari, age 95, of 315 E. Vine St., Ishpeming, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she had resided since March 14, 2008. Mary was born May 28, 1912 in Ironwood, one of 8 children of Michael and Mary (Stefanelli) Valentino. She attended St. Ambrose School and Luther L. Wright...
Theodore Olgren
May 23, 2008
Ishpeming Twp. - Theodore E. "Ted" Olgren, age 83, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Ted was born November 9, 1924 in Republic, the son of the late Nels and Alina (Hintsala) Olgren. He was a proud graduate of the Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE community schools in 1993. He faithfully served our country as...
Paul D. Denn
May 21, 2008
Paul Donald Denn, P.E., age 83 died peacefully with his family by his side at Marquette General Hospital May 21, 2008. Paul relished life, his large and extended family, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and hobbies such as carpentry, photography, boating, flying, traveling and painting. Paul was born June 2, 1924, the son of George and Violet (Carriere) Denn of...
Joseph Moyle
May 14, 2008
Ishpeming – Joseph "Joey" Lee Moyle, age 5, of 2870 CoRd 476 in Tilden Twp. passed away at 12:12 AM on Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 at Marquette General Hospital. Joseph was born in Ishpeming, on May 10, 2003, the son of Jarett and Amy (Drummond) Moyle of Ishpeming. He attended the Christ the King preschool class and enjoyed watching SpongeBob...
Linda Byers
May 12, 2008
Linda Rose (Gagliardi) Byers passed away on May 12, 2008 in Greenbelt, Maryland. She is survived by her children, Lauren Byers, Jon Byers and Kristen Byers, her father, Anthony "Gigs" Gagliardi, her sister, Mary Jo Murray, her sister Kathryn Gagliardi, her brother, Anthony J. Gagliardi, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Byers....
Joanne Gagliardi
May 12, 2008
Saint Pete Beach, FL-Joanne Gagliardi passed away peacefully with her family at her side on May 12, 2008 in Saint Pete Beach, Florida. She is survived by her beloved husband of sixty-four years, Anthony "Gigs" Gagliardi, her daughters, Mary Jo Murray and Kathryn Gagliardi, her son, Anthony J. Gagliardi, thirteen grandchildren (Christopher Murray, Michael Murray, John Murray, Michael Kitto, Joanna...
Irma D. Wuorenmaa
May 9, 2008
Irma D. Wuorenmaa, 87, passed away on Friday, May 09, 2008 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home in Fond du Lac, WI where she resided since January of this year. Irma was born on March 31, 1921 in Republic MI, a daughter to Solomon and Mary (Palo) Koski. She was a graduate of Republic High School. On September 22,...
Connie Saari
May 2, 2008
Republic- Constance Ann "Connie" Saari, age 60 of 532 Kloman Ave Republic, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Bell Hospital in Ishpeming Constance was born May 13, 1947 in Marquette to the late Soini & Mary (Ringuette) Saari. She graduated from Republic-Michigamme High School, class of 1966 and attended and completed the Green Bay School of Cosmetology. Connie...
