Obituaries

Sep 3, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Eddie Sorrell, age 73, Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at UP Health System Marquette.

Eddie was born in Harlan County Kentucky, on October 12, 1949, a son of the late Ellis and Catherine (Jones) Sorrell. Eddie served his country in the United State Army during the Vietnam War.

Eddie...

Sep 2, 2023

Diorite, MI- Jason A. "Gator" Laakso, age 47, Diorite resident passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Jason was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on March 3, 1976, a son of Alan J. and Randi J. (Quayle) Laakso. Jason graduated from Westwood High School, Class of 1994, and received a technical certificate in sprinkler fitting from Penn State University....

Aug 30, 2023

Annette Louise Larson

Ishpeming, MI, On August 30, 2023, Annette Louise Larson's journey ended as she joined her beloved husband, mother, father, sisters and brothers in their eternal home. During her sunset, Annette was surrounded by her loving family and in the care of Lake Superior Hospice and Teal Lake Assistance Living. She took great comfort in...

Aug 28, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Kacey Ann Bertucci, age 48 of 60505 County Road 581, Ishpeming, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at her home from an apparent heart attack.

Kacey was born in Ishpeming, MI, on September 28, 1974, the daughter of Michael and Peggy (Clark) Bertucci. Kacey graduated from Westwood High School Class of 1992. She worked for...

Aug 21, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Gregory John Collick, age 59, life-long Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Gregory was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on February 10, 1964, a son of the late Milton J. and Jeanette A. (Couture) Collick. Greg graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1983.

Greg...

Aug 21, 2023

Ishpeming- Donald R. Stanaway, age 74, longtime Ishpeming and Negaunee area resident, passed away on Monday August 21, 2023 at his home, while in the loving care of his family.

Donald was born on October 10, 1948 in Negaunee at the Twin City Hospital, son of the late Mervyn and Ruth (Hautamaki) Stanaway. He attended West Ishpeming...

Aug 19, 2023

Hancock, MI- Brian D. Chilcote, age 54, of Hancock and former Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023, at his residence.

Brian was born in Fostoria, Ohio on August 15, 1969, a son of Jane R. (Korpi) and the late John J. Chilcote. Brian graduated from Westwood High School, Class of 1987.

Brian...

Aug 12, 2023

Diorite Loc., MI – Kenneth "Keno" Jaykka, age 90, lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, while in the loving care of his family, and nursing home staff.

Keno was born on January 15, 1933 in Detroit, son of the late Ellen Keski and Clifford DeChambeau. He...

Aug 12, 2023

Marquette, MI- Mary Ann Wolf, I was born June 15, 1938, in Ashland, Wisconsin to Katherine (Stipetich) and Frank Gerzetich. I died on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Trillium Hospice House while in the loving care of family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

When I was 10 days old the three of us came back...

Aug 11, 2023

Ishpeming, MI - Keith A. Millimaki, age 51, of 26205 Co Rd 581, Ishpeming, passed away  on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home.

Keith was born in Ishpeming on September 30, 1971, a son of Virginia (Jacobson) Moilanen and the late John "Jack" Millimaki. Keith grew up in Green Creek Location and was a graduate of...

Aug 8, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Lee M. Besola, age 83 longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Lee was born March 18, 1940, in Ishpeming to the late Reino and Selma (Hannula) Besola. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served on...

Aug 8, 2023

Ishpeming, MI - Linda A. Lind, age 71, of 2017 Washington Ave., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home.

Linda was born in Marquette on March 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Pearl (Niemi) and Eino  Pelto.  She grew up in Marquette and was a graduate of the Graveraet...

Aug 4, 2023

Palmer, MI - Sarina F. Heikkila, age 57, of 202 Simpson Ave Palmer, passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2023, while in  the loving care of her family and the Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Sarina was born in Ishpeming on June 23, 1966, a daughter of the late Sharon (Johnson) and Kenneth  Lequia. She grew...

Aug 3, 2023

The Villages, FL - Donald "Don" Charles Junak, age 84, died peacefully at home on August 3, 2023, in The Villages, Florida.

Don was born on February 13, 1939, in Ishpeming, MI to the late Margaret (Morin) and George Junak. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1957 and went on to earn a degree in Teaching...

Jul 30, 2023

Ishpeming, MI - Dominic (Mickey) Tassone passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, after celebrating a fun-filled Italian Fest weekend with family and friends.

Mickey was born in Ishpeming on September 22, 1936, to the late Bruno and Marion (Sarvello) Tassone. He was a graduate of Ishpeming High School class of '54, furthering his education at Northern Michigan...

Jul 30, 2023

Ishpeming, MI – Thomas "Tom" Peters, age 80, longtime Ishpeming Township resident, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023,  at the Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care in Marquette, while in the loving care of his family and the Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Tom was born on August 25, 1942, in Laurium, MI to...

Jul 29, 2023

Humboldt Twp, MI- Maria Elnora Laaninen, age 82, of 3898 Co. Rd. FNO Champion, MI, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at UP Health System Marquette.

Maria was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on February 6, 1941, a daughter of Estella Maria (Oja) Jarvi and the late Eino Michael Jarvi. She graduated from Champion High School, Class...

Jul 19, 2023

Republic, MI- Nathan Alan Koski, age 30, Republic resident passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Nathan was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on December 22, 1992, a son of Wanda Kay (Schwanke) and Alan Gary Koski. He graduated as Salutatorian of Republic-Michigamme High School, Class of 2011.

Nathan was currently working as a Resident Care Aide-CNA...

Jul 16, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Kathryn Ellen Hamel, age 88, Ishpeming resident and longtime Champion resident passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and staff at MCMCF.

Kathryn was born in Crystal Falls, MI on October 15, 1934, a daughter of the late John M....

Jul 15, 2023

Ishpeming, MI - Leona P. "Noni" Luke, age 99, longtime Michigamme and Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she had resided the past 2½ years.

Leona was born in Humboldt Twp. on July 28, 1923, a daughter of the late Jennie S. (Kulju) and Fred J....