Obituaries

Sep 30, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Helen Louise Bleau, age 95, Ishpeming resident, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Helen was born in Marquette, Michigan on September 24, 1928, first child of the late Herman "Pat" and Mary (Maloney) Beauchamp. She graduated from Bishop Baraga High School Class of 1947.

Helen...

Sep 30, 2023

Republic, MI - James C. Hall "Jim", age 71, of 8735 Hawks Dr. Republic, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at UP Health System Marquette, while in the loving care of family and close friends.

Jim was born in Mio, MI on February 19, 1952, a son of the late Margaret (Cleveland) Tobler and James...

Sep 25, 2023

Marquette, MI- Robert L. "Bob" Skewis, age 96, of Marquette and former Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.

Bob was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 12, 1927, a son of the late Herbert and Mary Lena (Willey) Skewis. Bob was a 1945 graduate of Ishpeming High...

Sep 25, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Leo Stanley Nirva, 89, of 1140 Highland Circle Apt 3 Ishpeming, passed away on Monday September 25,2023 at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.

Leo was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on June 8, 1934, a son of the late Samuel L. and Mary Ellen (Rysso) Nirva. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1952. Leo...

Sep 25, 2023

San Diego, CA - Kevin P. Bluse, age 56, of 940 Park Blvd San Diego, CA and former Republic resident passed away Monday, September 25th, 2023, at his home in San Diego.

Kevin was born in Ishpeming on February 22, 1967, a son of the late Nancy D. (Alatalo) and Noel G. Bluse. He grew up in...

Sep 25, 2023

Ishpeming, MI - Marlene M. Anderson, age 88, of 415 Co Rd PPR in Tilden Twp., passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee while under the loving care of her family and staff at the Eastwood Nursing Center.

Marlene was born in Ishpeming, on April 26, 1935, a daughter of...

Sep 20, 2023

Green Bay, WI / Republic, MI- Curtis J. Hendrickson, age 79, longtime Green Bay, WI resident, and former Republic, MI resident, passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Unity Hospice in De Pere, WI while in the loving care of his family, and hospice staff.

Curtis was born in Republic, MI on March 5, 1944, son...

Sep 18, 2023

Gwinn, MI- Peter Alan "Hamburger" Nault, age 78, of Gwinn, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming, while in the loving care of family, Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.

Peter was born in Marquette, Michigan on March 9, 1945, a son of the late Anna (Cecchini) and Clifford...

Sep 17, 2023

Ishpeming- Esther D. "Babu" Hodge, age 90, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Sunday September 17, 2023 at UP Health System- Bell while in the loving care of her family and hospital staff.

Esther was born in Republic on August 10, 1933, daughter of the late Stephen and Linda (Jarvella) Valenzio. She grew up in Republic and...

Sep 16, 2023

Ishpeming, MI- Kathryn A. (Mayry) Chapman, age 81 formerly of 111 Bluff St. Ishpeming and most recently a resident at Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at OFS St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.

Kathryn was born in Ishpeming on May 16, 1942, daughter of the late Anna Marie (Anderson) and Toivo...

Sep 15, 2023

Ishpeming, MI - Marion L. "Dolly" Lindberg, age 98, currently residing at the Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee, and formerly a lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, while in the loving care of her family.

Dolly was born to James and Lois (Lob) Lawson on July 13, 1925, in Ishpeming's Cleveland...

Sep 14, 2023

Negaunee - Levine A. "Bud" Eliassen, age 84, longtime Negaunee resident passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home.

Bud was born in L'Anse, Michigan on April 8, 1939, a son of the late Joan Maxine (Chevalier) and Levine Eliassen. Bud served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked in the construction business, mainly...

Sep 12, 2023

Gerard "Jerry" Albert Lemoyne, born February 2, 1944, was a proud veteran of the US Army National Guard, US Air Force and US Army passed on September 12, 2023, from a series of health complications.

The son of Hector and Olivine (Chretien), Jerry grew up in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Jerry is survived by his loving...

Sep 10, 2023

Ishpeming – Charles H. Skewis, age 74, of 502 N. First St., Ishpeming passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home.  He was in the loving care of his family at the time of his passing.

Charlie was born June 28, 1949, in Marquette to the late Audrey (Eckloff) and Richard Skewis. He grew up...

Sep 8, 2023

Negaunee Twp., MI - Kenneth W. Oisten, age 63, of 141 Heritage Dr. Negaunee, MI, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his home.

Kenneth was born in Allegan, MI on December 12, 1959, a son of the late Shirley (Siebert) and Donald Oisten. He was a graduate of the Dowagiac High School and was a...

Sep 6, 2023

Republic, MI- Euren H. Skogman, age 94, lifetime Republic resident passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while under the loving care of family, Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice and staff at MCMFC.

Euren was born in Republic, Michigan on June 23, 1929, a son of the...

Sep 5, 2023

Ishpeming, MI - William "Bill" Richards, 58, died overlooking the pond on his horse farm. He was attended by his son and wife, and shortly afterwards by emergency personnel. We believe he felt no pain as he left this world and know he left behind the stressors of life and illnesses.

Bill is survived by his wife...

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...