David Millimaki
Jan 18, 2022
Ishpeming, MI- David Jacob Millimaki, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Ishpeming where he has resided since 2013.
David was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 27, 1944, a son of the late Matt and Irene (Hahka) Millimaki.
David worked at the former...
Delbert Paul Heilala
Jan 17, 2022
Ishpeming, MI - Delbert Paul Heilala, age 87, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had resided for the past two years.
Delbert was born in Champion, Michigan on April 11, 1934, a son of the late Ida (Konola) and Matt Heilala. He...
Frederick "Fritz" Charles Alward
Jan 17, 2022
Michigamme- Frederick C. "Fritz" Alward, age 69, longtime Michigamme area resident, passed away on Monday January 17, 2022 at UP Health System Marquette.
Fritz was born in Traverse City, MI on January 9, 1953, son of the late Charles and Viola (Stott) Alward. He moved to the Michigamme area at the age of 19 and has resided...
Dale R. Lafave
Jan 15, 2022
Ishpeming Twp, MI- Dale Robert LaFave, age 68, an Ishpeming Township resident, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his home.
Dale was born in Negaunee, MI on January 23, 1953, the youngest son of Leona Vida (Krouth) Rochon and Robert Leonard LaFave. He graduated from Negaunee High School and worked at the Presque Isle Power...
David Tousignant
Jan 13, 2022
Ishpeming, MI- David Jon Tousignant, age 58, Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his residence.
David was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on December 17, 1963, a son of the late Albert and Karen (Garceau) Tousignant. Dave graduated from Ishpeming High School.
Dave worked for 30 years at Robbins Flooring Mill in...
Lois J. Hill
Jan 13, 2022
Ontonagon, MI- Lois Jean Hill, age 74, of Ontonagon, and former Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital in Iron River.
Lois was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on March 3, 1947, a daughter of the late William F. and Viola N. (Olgren) Langson. Lois graduated from Negaunee High School, class...
Sandra R. Lowe
Jan 10, 2022
Michigamme, MI
Sandra R. Lowe, age 63, of 112 Brown Rd. Michigamme, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at her home in Michigamme.
Sandra was born in Ishpeming on October 31, 1958, a daughter of the late Audrey (Adamson) and Abe Wolfe. Sandra was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School, Class of 1976,...
John "Jack" Howe
Jan 7, 2022
Michigamme Twp., MI- John Barry "Jack" Howe, age 81, longtime Michigamme resident passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, in Marquette.
John was born in Michigamme, Michigan on May 1, 1940, a son of the late Wesley and Eleanor (DeRoche) Howe. He graduated from Michigamme High School, Class of 1958....
Roy Etelamaki
Jan 7, 2022
Ishpeming Twp, MI- Roy Sanfred Etelamaki, age 75, Ishpeming Township resident passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.
Roy was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 26, 1946, a son of the late Wilhart R. and Eleanor H. (Olson) Etelamaki. He graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1964 which he was valedictorian of his class. He received...
Virginia Joyce Laforest
Jan 7, 2022
Ishpeming- Virginia J. LaForest, age 98, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Friday January 7, 2022 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, and nursing home staff.
Virginia was born on July 27, 1923 in Marquette, daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia (Robare) St. Cyr. She graduated from...
Dennis J. Lakari
Jan 6, 2022
Ishpeming, MI- Dennis John Lakari, age 83, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee, while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Dennis was born in Ishpeming, MI on July 21, 1938, the son of August and Myrtle (Lenten) Lakari....
Denise M. Luokkala
Jan 6, 2022
Ishpeming, MI- Denise Marie Luokkala, age 59, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her residence.
Denise was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on March 1, 1962, the only daughter of Carol Ann (Gaboury) Luokkala and the late Paul August Luokkala. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1980.
Denise worked for TV6 News...
John C. Williams
Jan 5, 2022
Ishpeming, MI - John "Jay" C. Williams, age 76, of 109 Bancroft St. Ishpeming, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where he had resided for the past 6 days.
John was born in Lebanon, PA on May 29, 1945, a son of the late Ruth A. (Smith) and John...
Bernice Virginia Cardew
Jan 4, 2022
Champion/Shepherd- Bernice V. Cardew, age 93, longtime Champion resident, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI while in the loving care of hospital staff and her family.
Bernice was born in Sidnaw, MI on January 27, 1928, daughter of the late Victor and Aili (Syrjala) Mannikko. She attended L'Anse High...
Nancy Marie Denofre
Jan 4, 2022
Ishpeming- Nancy Marie Denofre, age 86, life-long Ishpeming area resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2021, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of nursing home staff.
Nancy was born in Negaunee, Michigan, on May 19, 1935, the daughter of the late Leo Juchemich and Sylvia Lahti. She enjoyed sewing, quilting,...
David Niemi
Jan 3, 2022
Milwaukee, WI - David B. Niemi, age 59, former Michigamme resident currently of Milwaukee, WI, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital.
David was born in Ishpeming on January 8, 1962, a son of the late Shirley M. (Lakonen) and Einar Walter Niemi. He grew up in Michigamme and was a graduate of the Republic-Michigamme...
Alvar A. Heikkila
Dec 28, 2021
Ishpeming, MI- Alvar Atte Heikkila, age 92, of 835 N Pine St Ishpeming, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at UP Health System Bell.
Alvar was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on February 18, 1929, a son of the late John and Tyyne (Hakala) Heikkila. Alvar served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
James "Jimmy" Tasson
Dec 28, 2021
Appleton, Wisc- James "Jimmy" Francis Tasson was born on Thursday, May 5, 1983 in Ishpeming, MI. His parents, Eugene and Mary Tasson, eagerly welcomed him alongside family physician Dr. James Tobin, who proudly exclaimed, "Welcome to the world James Francis!" Jimmy died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in the loving arms of his wife and best friend,...
Raymond A. Leverton
Dec 27, 2021
Ray Leverton's voice is silent tonight. We won't hear him encouraging us to do a little more, a bit better, to keep trying, but his words will continue to resonate for those who knew him. We will remember what he told us.
He believed the Lord had a plan for him and trusted Him always, and now...
Barbara L. Tarbox
Dec 26, 2021
Barbara Lanette Tarbox, age 55, of Ishpeming, passed away at UP Health System Marquette on December 26, 2021, with her daughter at her side.
Barbara was born on May 14, 1966, the youngest child of Sarah (Malmgren) Perry. She attended Marquette Senior High School before marrying Paul Paquette and starting their family. Together they had one daughter,...
