Obituaries

Aug 11, 2022

Ely Twp. – Roger Junak, age 78, renowned local artist, passed away on Thursday August 11, 2022, of natural causes at U. P. Health System Marquette.

Roger was born in Ishpeming, MI on November 27, 1943, a son of the late Margaret (Morin) and George Junak. He was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. Roger received a...

Aug 10, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Ann C. (Perry) Schroeder, age 60, lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Ann was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on January 28, 1962, a daughter of Barbara A. (Bess) and the late Bruce W. Perry....

Aug 10, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Barbara J. Anderson-Roy, age 92, of 724 Duncan Ave Ishpeming, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee while in the loving care of her family, staff at Teal Lake Senior Living, and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.

Barbara was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on March 5,...

Aug 8, 2022

Ishpeming- Paula Peppers-Blair, age 68, former Ishpeming area resident passed away on Monday August 8, 2022 in Erie, PA.

Paula Peppers-Blair born on November 7, 1953, to Josephine Richards in Chicago, Illinois.  During her childhood the family relocated to the Marquette County area, and she graduated from Gwinn High School in 1972.  She then attended Northern Michigan...

Aug 8, 2022

Ishpeming- Roger J. McCoy, age 70, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Monday August 8, 2022 at his home as a result of a house fire.

Roger was born in Marquette on February 22, 1952, son of the late James and Joanne (Freeman) McCoy. Roger grew up in the Sterling Heights area before returning back to Ishpeming...

Aug 5, 2022

Ishpeming, MI- Justin Lee Beaumont, age 31, Ishpeming resident passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022.

Justin was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on December 13, 1990, a son of the late Cindy D. (Laine) and James Beaumont. He graduated from Westwood High School, Class of 2009. Justin was currently working at the Congress in Ishpeming.

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Aug 4, 2022

Negaunee, MI – Shirley Marie (Mattson) Kero, age 88, of 130 Mattson Road, Negaunee passed away at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee on August 4, 2022.

Shirley was born on March 16, 1934, in Negaunee, Michigan to the late Jalmer and Ellen (Koski) Mattson.  She graduated from Negaunee High School in 1952 and from Northern Michigan...

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...