Obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

Ishpeming- Concetta (Connie) Florence Brewer (Carello) of Ishpeming passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born July 10, 1947 to Dominic and Joyce (Kennedy) Carello.

Connie attended nursing courses at Northern Michigan University and worked as a home healthcare aide for many years. She comforted countless patients and their families with...

Oct 19, 2025

Republic, MI - Mildred M. Alatalo (Millie), age 83, a lifelong Republic resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI, while surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ishpeming on June 13, 1942, to the late John and Ellen (Hendrickson) Augustson, Millie grew up in Republic, attending school...

Oct 15, 2025

Marquette, MI- Kenneth Bernard Pringle, lovingly known as "Papa Ken" age 89, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on October 15, 2025.

Ken was born at home in Sagola, Michigan, on August 9, 1936, to Bernard ("Bernie") and Elizabeth ("Betty") Pringle, both of whom preceded him in death. He spent his life rooted...

Oct 14, 2025

Ishpeming – Rose Marie (Rosie) Cecchini age 82, a lifelong resident, passed away on October 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Rosie was born in Ishpeming on February 4, 1943.  The daughter of Nicholas Donato and Evelyn (Matheson) Donato.  She attended school in Ishpeming and married her husband of 64 years Dione (Chick)...

Oct 13, 2025

Englewood, FL - Jacob J. Riddell, age 41, formerly of Ishpeming, MI, passed away at his home on October 13, 2025. Honoring Jacob's wishes, cremation will take place and no public services will be held at this time. Relatives and friends are invited to leave notes of remembrance at bjorkandzhulkie.com

Oct 11, 2025

Ishpeming, MI - Robert Marvin "Sawbones" Maki, age 90, went home to The Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2025 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility surrounded by family and the compassionate care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Born September 22, 1935 in Gwinn, MI to Victor and Siri Maki.  Robert was raised in Negaunee, MI...

Oct 6, 2025

Michigamme- Peter Gary Starkey, age 73 of 209 Mesnard St. in Michigamme, passed away Monday October 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM at his residence after fighting some health issues.

Peter was born June 26, 1952 in Indiana to Tom Riberdy and (mother), but later was adopted by Jim and Helen Starkey of Humboldt, MI. He and Catherine...

Sep 28, 2025

Ishpeming – Peter J. "Pete" Suardini, age 94, a lifelong Ishpeming Twp. resident, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, while surrounded by the love of his family, the caring staff, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Pete was born in the Bronx, New York, on March 31, 1931, to...

Sep 23, 2025

ISHPEMING, MI – Joseph C. Belanger, 85, a longtime Ishpeming area resident and U.S. Navy veteran, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at U.P. Health System – Marquette, while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.

Joseph C. Belanger was born in Champion, Michigan, on February 12, 1940, to the late Clarence and Ruth...

Sep 18, 2025

ISHPEMING, MI – In loving memory of Elijah Lee Cowling who passed away at home on Thursday, September 18th, 2025.

Elijah was born on October 3, 2007, in Ishpeming, MI to Michael and Elisa Cowling. Elijah was the destroyer of chickie-nuggies, tamer of dinosaurs, and bringer of joy to everyone he met. He loved camping and fishing...

Sep 16, 2025

Sandra Jean Paavola (Hendrickson)

Republic, MI - Sandra passed away on September 16, 2025, at her home, in the loving arms of her husband and daughter following a courageous, nearly 2-year battle with cancer.

Sandra Jean Hendrickson was born on September 8, 1961, in Ishpeming MI, to her devoted parents Reino and Irja (Mattson) Hendrickson....

Sep 14, 2025

Clifford J. "Cliff" Mattson April 11, 1941 – September 14, 2025 Ishpeming, MI

Clifford J. "Cliff" Mattson, age 84, a longtime resident of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, where he had been a resident since April 2025. He was surrounded by the love and care of...

Sep 7, 2025

Ishpeming – George W. Goldsworthy, age 73, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at UP Health System–Marquette, surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of the hospital staff.

George was born in Ishpeming on March 26, 1952, to the late William and Eleanor (Miljour) Goldsworthy. He graduated...

Sep 7, 2025

Ishpeming – Ricky L. Goldsworthy, age 54, a lifelong area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Ricky was born in Ishpeming on November 15, 1970, the son of the late Michael and Linda (Aho) Goldsworthy. He was a graduate of Westwood High School, Class of 1989. Following graduation, Ricky proudly served his country in...

Sep 6, 2025

Patrick Anthony Miljour, II

WEAVERVILLE, NC - Patrick Anthony Miljour II, beloved husband, father, son and brother passed away Saturday Sept. 6, 2025, doing what he loved, kayaking the Gauley River in West Virginia. Patrick was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on June 19, 1972, to Pat and BetteJo Miljour. Patrick's love of adventure began early, as...

Sep 6, 2025

Ishpeming- Jane Elizabeth Carello nee Smith, age 73, passed away at her home in Ishpeming, in the care of her family on Saturday September 6, 2025.

Jane was born in Winchester, England on April 24, 1952. Jane is survived by her husband, Vito Carello Sr. of Ishpeming, they enjoyed 30 years together. She is also survived by...

Sep 5, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – James Allen (Jim) Solka, age 89, a longtime resident of National Mine, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. He was surrounded by the loving care of his family, UP Home Health and Hospice, and the compassionate staff at MCMCF.

Jim was born in Ishpeming, Michigan,...

Sep 3, 2025

Ishpeming – Doreen Lawson, age 94, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, while surrounded by the love and care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Doreen was born in Ishpeming on February 13, 1931, the daughter of the late John and Irene (Heikkila) Stampee. She...

Sep 2, 2025

ISHPEMING, MI – Elaine Marie Racine, age 77, a beloved mother, grandmother, and a true pillar of the Ishpeming community, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends during her final days, she passed peacefully at the Trillium House in Marquette under the compassionate care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Elaine...

Aug 26, 2025

Ishpeming – Robin A. LaChapelle, age 58, entered eternal life on August 26, 2025, at UP Health System–Marquette, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of the hospital staff, following an eight-month battle with cancer.

Robin was born on April 18, 1967, in Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of the late Walter and Kay...