Obituaries

Dec 12, 2022

Ishpeming- Rita C. Bazinette, age 91 longtime North Lake resident, passed away on Monday December 12, 2022 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, UP Home Health and Hospice, and Nursing Home staff.

Rita was born in Ishpeming on April 22, 1931, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary...

Dec 9, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Robert D. "Dribs" Asikainen, age 70, of 111 Bluff St. Ishpeming, MI, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at UP Health System Marquette.

Robert was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 31, 1952, a son to Nancy K. (Anderson) and the late Robert A. Asikainen. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1971....

Dec 4, 2022

Humboldt- Michael G. Ferris, age 68, longtime area resident, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2022 at his home.

Mike was born on September 9, 1954 in Detroit, son of the late Ralph Ferris and Diane Amesse. He graduated from Warren Mott High School class of 1972. Following graduation he attended Barber school and moved to California...

Dec 3, 2022

National Mine- Walter R. "Moon" Mannikko, age 54, National Mine resident passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at UP Health System Marquette, where he had been a patient since Oct 1, 2022.

Walter was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 24, 1968, a son of Sandra L. (Steede), and the late David W. Mannikko. He graduated from...

Dec 2, 2022

Ishpeming, MI - Richard D. "Dick E Bird" Bunce, age 60, of 138 Angeline St., Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, of natural causes at his home in Ishpeming.

Dicky was born in Hibbing, MN on August 1, 1962, a son of the late Jocelyn (Vermillia) and Lloyd C. Bunce. He moved with his family...

Dec 1, 2022

Ishpeming Twp., MI - Clyde H. Dodge, age 91, longtime Ishpeming Twp. resident, passed away on Thursday December 1, 2022, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family and nursing home staff.

Clyde was born in Rhinelander, WI on August 25, 1931, son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Vanderhayden)...

Nov 30, 2022

Ishpeming Twp, MI - Harriet E. Maki, age 84, longtime Ishpeming area resident passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the Marquette Co Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while under the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Harriet was born in Ishpeming, on February 13, 1938, a daughter...

Nov 29, 2022

National Mine, MI- Lee D. Dobson, age 69 National Mine resident passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Lee was born July 15, 1953. He graduated from National Mine High School. He worked as a laborer in the construction industry.

Lee is survived by a sister Kay (Al) Sibert, a brother Jamie...

Nov 26, 2022

Negaunee, MI- Lloyd G. Jarvi, age 86 longtime Negaunee resident passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Lloyd was born in Negaunee, MI on August 17, 1936, a son of the late Leo M. and Dorothy H. (Penhale) Jarvi.

Lloyd served his country in the US Army during...

Nov 25, 2022

Michigamme, MI -  Roberta G. "Birdie" Frisk, age 91, of 108 E. Lake St. Michigamme, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, at her home.

Roberta was born in Imperial Heights on April 7, 1931, a daughter of the late Violet (Perry) and Robert  Lawrence. She grew up in Imperial Heights and was a graduate of...

Nov 21, 2022

Ishpeming, MI -  Donald E. Manty, age 65, of 110 W. Barnum St., Ishpeming, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at his home.

Don was born in Ishpeming on April 27, 1957, a son of Rose T. (Marra) and William A. Manty.  He grew up in Ishpeming and attended St. John's Grade School through the eighth...

Nov 20, 2022

Marshfield, WI - Mary Theresa Bertucci of Kingsford Michigan, born September 5th 1957 in Ishpeming, passed away November 20 th , 2022 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. She is survived by her son Rocco, sister Gloria, and niece Kelli who were by her side, as well as a brother Steven and nieces and nephews.

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Nov 18, 2022

Superior, WI - Elaine F. Moyle, age 98, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Superior Rehabilitation Center/Nursing Home in Superior, WI. Her stubbornness and "better-than-a-sharp-stick-in-the-eye" attitude got her kicked out of hospice twice in the last two years, but it was finally time to exchange her weary body for an everlasting one....

Nov 12, 2022

Ely Twp, MI- Roger Lee Herman, Sr., age 76, Ely Township resident passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Roger was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on December 21, 1945, a son of the late William C. and Ruth E. (Savola)...

Nov 11, 2022

Negaunee, MI- Shirley Ione Rushford age 90, passed away peacefully at U.P. Health Systems, Marquette after a week's stint in the hospital.  She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 11, 2022 and entered into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Shirley was...

Nov 11, 2022

Republic, MI - Patricia L. (Mentor) Lindahl Beckmann, age 95, of Republic, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at her home while in the loving care of her family and the UP Home Health and Hospice.

Patricia was born in Kalamazoo, MI...

Nov 10, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Ronald Victor "Ron" Patton Jr., age 75, of 616 E Street Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his home.

Ronald was born in South Charleston, WV on January 28, 1947, a son of the late Ronald V. and Juanita E. (Lewis) Patton, Sr. Ron graduated fromFenton High School, in Bensenville, IL, Class...

Nov 10, 2022

Ishpeming, MI – Emlee Jane Young, age 84, longtime local resident, passed peacefully on November 10, 2022 from a Stroke at UP Health System Marquette.

Emlee was born to the late Richard and Caroline Miller on March 4, 1938 in Detroit MI.  As a young adult she had  four beloved children. Her family moved to the Ishpeming...

Nov 4, 2022

Covington, MI- Jennifer Christine Rajala, age 35, longtime area resident, passed away on Friday November 4, 2022 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Jen was born in Marquette on May 4, 1987 daughter of Mary Rajala and the late James Rajala. Growing up she attended L'Anse High School graduating with honors with the class of...

Nov 3, 2022

Negaunee, MI- Ethel J. (Saari) Dobson, age 82, Negaunee resident passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at her home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Ethel Jean Dobson was born in Ishpeming on March 13, 1940 to Mr. Leonard Saari and Mrs. Impi (Patana) Saari.   She grew up...