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,...
Betty Varda
Dec 25, 2021
Ishpeming, MI- Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Varda, age 98, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.
Elizabeth was born in Iron River, Michigan on November 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Walter L. and Irene R. (Borns) Hoar. She graduated from Iron River High School, Class of 1941, and attended cosmetology...
Sherry L. Lusardi
Dec 23, 2021
Ishpeming – Sherry L. Lusardi, age 68, of 527 Duncan Ave., Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at UP Health System Marquette, with her husband and children at her side.
Sherry was born in Ishpeming on May 15, 1953, the youngest daughter of the late Tellerva (Larson) and Ernest Niemi. She grew up in Suomi...
Mable L. Merrick
Dec 21, 2021
Gaylord, MI- Mable L. Merrick, age 89 former Ishpeming/Negaunee resident passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Aspen Ridge Retirement Living in Gaylord while in the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan.
Mable was born July 13, 1932, in Ellendale, ND to the late Frederick and Belle (Stevens) Schaller. She married Wayne Merrick on...
James Harrison Mead
Dec 21, 2021
Ishpeming- James H. Mead, age 70, of Ishpeming, passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
James was born in Bay City, MI on December 12, 1951, son of the late Hollis and Charlotte (O'Brian) Mead. He was a graduate of...
Dennis Aanderud
Dec 20, 2021
Spotsylvania, VA - Dennis Aanderud, age 78 of Spotsylvania, VA, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021, with his family at his side. He was born in Munising, MI on January 18, 1943. His strong faith sustained him through a long and difficult illness which he faced with courage and determination. In the military, Dennis was stationed in Paris...
James R. Kauppila, Sr.
Dec 19, 2021
Hobart, IN - James R. Kauppila, Sr., age 81, former Gwinn area resident currently of 734 Lincoln St. Hobart, IN passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Porter Regional Medical Center in Valparaiso, IN.
James was born in Ishpeming, on January 24, 1940, a son of the late Laura E. (Nevala) and Ensio Kauppila. He grew up...
Jeanne Henson-Harsila
Dec 15, 2021
Ishpeming, MI - Jeanne Kate Harsila (Henson), 67, of Ishpeming, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at UP Health System in Marquette, surrounded by family and friends.
Jeanne was born on May 26th, 1954, in Detroit, MI, to the late S. Lorraine (Saari) Anderson and Ernest Henson. Jeanne grew up mainly in the North Lake location,...
Arleen Frances Felt
Dec 13, 2021
Negaunee- Arleen F. Felt, age 91, longtime area resident, passed away on Monday December 13, 2021 at UP Health System Bell, while in the loving care of her daughters and hospital staff.
Arleen was born at home in Negaunee on April 18, 1930, daughter of the late William and Cecil (Kent) Pearce. She attended Negaunee High School...
Tracy Willis
Dec 10, 2021
Hobart, WI- Tracy (Perry) Willis, age 48 of Hobart, Wisconsin and former Republic resident passed away on Friday December 10, 2021, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay from complications of Covid-19.
Tracy was born June 23, 1973, in Ishpeming, MI to Karen (Nurmi) and the late James Perry. She graduated from Republic-Michigamme High School, received...
Robert S. Lahnanen
Dec 8, 2021
L'Anse, MI - Robert (Bob) Lahnanen, age 54, of L'Anse, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette after a 4-week battle with COVID-19.
Bob was born in Ishpeming on February 10, 1967, a son of the late Carol Liquia and John "Jack" Lahnanen. He grew up in West Ishpeming and was a...
Paul Rintala
Dec 8, 2021
Ishpeming, MI - Paul Joseph Rintala "Paulie Joe or Bus", age 60, lifelong area resident passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home from natural causes.
Paul was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on October 30, 1961, a son of the late Paul L. and Madonna J. (LaCosse) Rintala. Paul graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of...
Linda S. Peterson
Dec 4, 2021
Ishpeming, MI - Linda Sofia Peterson, age 80, of 314 W. Barnum St., Ishpeming, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at UP Health System Marquette.
Linda was born in Hancock, MI on December 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Ellen Ida (Junttila) and Carl K. Nikula. Linda's...
Timothy Charles Lafreniere
Dec 4, 2021
Hancock, MI – Timothy Charles LaFreniere, age 58, of Hancock, MI passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at UP Health System Portage while in the loving care of family and staff at Portage.
Tim was born in Garden City, MI and grew up in Republic. He moved to Hancock for work and lived there for many...
Margaret Oja
Dec 3, 2021
Ishpeming- Margaret S. (Rintamaki) Oja, age 83, longtime area resident passed away on Friday December 3, 2021, at her home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Margaret was born October 31, 1938, in Ishpeming to the late Eino E. and Aline A. (Honkala) Rintamaki. She graduated from National Mine...
Richard J. Bartanen
Dec 2, 2021
Ishpeming, MI - Richard (Rich) John Bartanen passed away on December 2 nd , 2021, after an inspiring and courageous battle with Glioblastoma. He was born on August 10, 1957, as the youngest of six children born to Robert Emil and Ruth Lillian (Lammi) Bartanen.
A hard-working man from the start, Rich began helping out his family...
William M. Rushford
Dec 1, 2021
Marquette-William M. Rushford, age 88, longtime area resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans while in the loving care of his family and the lovely staff who cared for him.
William was born in Iron Mountain, MI on August 28, 1933, son of the late Miles and Alice (Wickman)...
Evelyn A. Chynoweth
Nov 30, 2021
Ishpeming, MI - Evelyn A. Chynoweth, age 89, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.
Evelyn was born in Republic, Michigan on June 4, 1932, a daughter of the late Flora (Kallatsa) and Daniel Arpiainen. Evelyn will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and great homemaker,...
