Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

Tilden Twp, MI- Clarence D. "Buck" Johnson, age 90, Tilden Township resident passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of family, U.P. Home Health and Hospice and staff at MCMCF.

Buck was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 25, 1931, a son of the late Elizabeth...

Jul 27, 2022

Ishpeming- Gail M. Besola, age 80, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2022 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Gail was born on August 27, 1941 in San Diego, CA to the late Clarence and Florence (Holt) Headly. She...

Jul 16, 2022

Ishpeming, MI – Ellen Margaret Young, age 59, Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Ishpeming from complications related to Cholangiocarcinoma.

Ellen was born in Ishpeming, MI on August 28, 1962, a daughter of Robert and Delyte (Heikkinen) Flynn. Ellen graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1980. During High School Ellen worked at...

Jul 15, 2022

Ishpeming, MI - Fern Elaine Bertucci, age 86, of Ishpeming entered eternal life on Friday, July 15, 2022, while in the loving care of her children and U. P. Home Health and Hospice's special angel, Paula. Fern was born on October 25, 1935, to Leonard and Myrtle (Renstrom) Klippel. She grew up in Gwinn and was the second youngest...

Jul 15, 2022

Ishpeming - Norman Lee Potila, age 79, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family and nursing home staff.

Norman was born in Negaunee on November 19, 1942, son of the late Henry and Aunie (Niemi) Potila. He attended National...

Jul 13, 2022

Ishpeming, MI - Sandra Lynn Achatz, age 70, of 4461 US Hwy 41, Ishpeming, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming.

Sandra was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 30, 1952, a daughter of the late Betty (Niemi) Gregorich. Sandra was a graduate of Calumet High School, attended Suomi College...

Jul 12, 2022

Ely Township, MI- Penny Jo Strongman, age 57, Ely Township resident passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at UP Health System Marquette following a courageous battle with ALS. Penny was born in L'Anse, Michigan on June 5, 1965, a daughter of Raymond Pakkala and the late Karen (Salo) Pakkala. She graduated from L'Anse High School. Penny owned and operated...

Jul 10, 2022

Republic- Gene "Beaner" L. Gransinger, age 51, lifelong area resident, passed away on Sunday July 10, 2022 at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Gene was born in Ishpeming on June 9, 1971, son of the late David Gransinger and Susan (Haugen) Caliguri. He attended Republic Michigamme...

Jul 9, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Darleen Joy Goyen, age 44, Ishpeming resident passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at UP Health System Marquette.

Darleen was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on October 21, 1977, a daughter of Shelba Jean (Smith) and George Peter Leanes.

Darleen graduate from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1995, and received her LPN certificate from...

Jul 7, 2022

Ishpeming, MI – Roger Werner Matson, age 84, of Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, surrounded by family at UP Health System Marquette after a heart attack at his home the previous day.

Roger was born in Ishpeming on October 13, 1937 as the only son and youngest child of Syma E. (Kulju) and Werner...

Jul 4, 2022

Ishpeming, MI – Elizabeth Marie Tull, infant daughter of Tyler Tull and Aimee Fraley, was born into the arms of Jesus on July 4, 2022. A private family service is planned.

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.

Jun 30, 2022

Bloomington, IN - Mary Kathrine (Nault) Jalkanen, age 73, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her birth parents Clarence Rothwell and Mary Ann Rodgers, adoptive parents Arthur and Jenny Nault, stepmother Elaine Rothwell, and godson Thomas Parkkonen.

She is survived by her husband, 52 years,...

Jun 28, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Patricia Ann Garrett, age 84, Ishpeming resident passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Patricia was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 3, 1937, to John and Carmen (LaMere) Wirtanen. She graduated from...

Jun 25, 2022

Ishpeming, MI - Mary Kay LaBo, age 77, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee, while under the loving care of her family, staff at Teal Lake Senior Living Community and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Mary Kay was born in Ishpeming, on...

Jun 23, 2022

Marquette, MI - Cheryl Lynn Weber, age 64, of 600 Altamont St. Marquette, MI, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her home in Marquette.

Cheryl was born in Ishpeming, MI on May 16, 1958, a daughter of the late Louise M. (Pelto) and Gerald E. Morris.  Cheryl attended the Republic High School.  She had worked...

Jun 19, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Reino J. Kestila, age 94, Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family, staff at MCMCF and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Reino was born in Pyhajoki, Finland on February 8, 1928, a son of the late Karl J. and...

Jun 15, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Annette M. (Hill) Ebner, age 83 Ishpeming resident passed away at her home with the loving care of her children and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Annette was born September 3, 1938, in Negaunee to Walter and Tyne (Willig) Hill. She was a lifelong resident of Negaunee and Ishpeming.

Annette was a member...

Jun 12, 2022

Ishpeming Township, MI- Donald Russell Johnson, age 90, Ishpeming Twp resident passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at UP Health System Marquette.

Donald was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on February 22, 1932, a son of the late Gust S. and Olive M. (Stephens) Johnson. He graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1950.

He...

Jun 9, 2022

Ishpeming, MI – The hugs from Nancy C. Wood will now be greatly missed on this earth. Nancy, age 80, longtime Ishpeming Twp. resident entered the everlasting peace of heaven on Thursday June 9, 2022, while under the loving care of her family, staff at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Jun 7, 2022

Marquette- Michael E. Timberman age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday June 7, 2022 while in the loving care of his wife Shirley and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Mike was born in Portland, Oregon on February 5, 1954, son of the late Gordon Timberman and Delores (Lucker) Bryant. He grew up in...