Rosemary Pruett
Aug 15, 2025
Ishpeming- Rosemary Pruett, 85, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 15, 2025, under the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.
Born on July 23, 1940, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Joseph and Katherine (LaJoie) Pepin, Rosemary was a proud lifelong resident of her hometown. She graduated from Ishpeming High...
Joel Wisuri
Aug 15, 2025
ISHPEMING, MI - Joel Matthew Wisuri, 18, of Ishpeming, Michigan, was called from this life unto eternal rest on August 15, 2025.
Our sweet Joel was born December 20, 2006, in Ishpeming, Michigan, the ninth child of Paul and Janet Wisuri. He was a 2025 graduate of Westwood High School and was scheduled to begin the electrical...
Joseph C. Richards
Aug 15, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Richards, age 80, of Ishpeming, and a current resident of Marquette County Medical Care Facility, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025.
Joe was born on December 25, 1944, in Ishpeming, Michigan, the eldest of three children to the late Frank and Lucy (Stagliano) Richards. He was a graduate of National Mine High School...
Theresa L. Maki
Aug 13, 2025
ISHPEMING, MI – Theresa Lee Maki, age 60, of Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Born to John and Toini (Tarris) Lahti, Theresa grew up exploring the woods, camping with her family, and sharing spirited board-game marathons with her older brother, Norman.
She began her work life as a Mining...
Catherine A. Carlson
Aug 12, 2025
Ishpeming, MI – Catherine "Cathy" Carlson, age 81, of 24898 County Road CL, Ishpeming, passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2025, at UP Health System Bell, surrounded by her loving family.
Cathy was born in Ishpeming on May 1, 1944, the youngest of six children to the late Mary (Donato) and Frank Valela. She graduated from Ishpeming...
Patricia Rogers
Aug 11, 2025
Negaunee – Patricia D. Rogers, age 88, a longtime area resident, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Eastwood Nursing Center, while in the loving care of her family and the compassionate nursing home staff.
Patricia was born in Ishpeming on October 9, 1936, to the late Edgar Treloar and Ruby Champion. She began her...
Barbara "Jean" Nyman
Aug 11, 2025
ISHPEMING, MI - Barbara "Jean" Nyman, 97, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette on August 11, 2025.
Jean was born April 14, 1928, in West Allis, WI to Russel and Helen (Olson) Swenor. She attended schools in the Milwaukee area but was sickened with Tuberculosis when she was 17 years old...
David M. Hebein
Aug 7, 2025
Ely Twp.- David Marc Hebein, age 78, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday August 7, 2025 at UP Health System Bell while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff.
David was the eldest son of Peg and Jerry Hebein. He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years- Gail (Pajula) Hebein, his...
Cathy Jo Anderson
Aug 5, 2025
ISHPEMING, MI - Cathy Jo "Shorty" Anderson passed away peacefully in her home on August 5th, 2025.
Born March 29th, 1956, in Ishpeming, Cathy was the daughter of Lyle and Helen (Young) Anderson. She grew up in Negaunee with six siblings and graduated from Negaunee High School in 1974. In 1977, she married the love of her...
Betty M. Heikkinen
Aug 3, 2025
Ishpeming, MI – Betty Marilyn Heikkinen, 91, longtime Ishpeming resident and formerly of Republic, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.
Betty was born in Republic, Michigan, on April 16, 1934, a daughter of the late George Phillip and Hulda Marie (Maki) Heilala. She was a proud 1952 graduate...
Charles A. Bartanen
Jul 28, 2025
Ishpeming- Charles A. Bartanen, age 76, lifelong area resident, passed away on Monday July 28, 2025 at his home.
Charlie was born on June 27, 1949, son of the late Robert and Ruth (Lammi) Bartanen. He was a graduate of Ishpeming High School with the class of 1967. Following graduation Charlie served in the United States Army...
Margaret "Peggy" Lahtela
Jul 28, 2025
Republic- Margaret A. Lahtela (Peggy), age 79, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, while surrounded by her loving family and the compassionate hospital staff.
Peggy was born in Marquette on June 28, 1946, the daughter of the late Russell and Isabelle (Belle) (Pepin) Oien. She graduated...
John S. Peterson
Jul 28, 2025
ISHPEMING, MI – John Scott Peterson, 74, of Ishpeming, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the Eastwood Nursing Center, in the loving and comforting care of his family and U.P. Home Health & Hospice.
John was born on May 2, 1951, in Marquette, the son of John and Agnes (Quayle) Peterson.
If you ever...
Keith Delarye
Jul 28, 2025
ISHPEMING, MI - Keith Delarye, age 48, of Ishpeming, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, in an automobile accident. He spent his life living wild, crazy, and free—and he loved every minute of it.
Born in Marquette and raised in National Mine, Keith was the kind of kid who was always outside: camping, fishing, hunting, mudding...
Marlys Roberts
Jul 26, 2025
NEGAUNEE, MI - Marlys K. Roberts of Negaunee died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with loving family by her side at Marquette County Medical Care Facility. She was 82, and had been living with Alzheimer's for many years.
Though her last couple of years were challenging, Marlys lived a long life filled with love and adventure with...
Rev. William "Bill" Payne
Jul 26, 2025
REPUBLIC, MI – Rev. William "Bill" Payne, 96, of Republic, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at home, in the loving care of his family.
He was born on October 8, 1928, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, the son of Rev. Paul Calvin Payne and Edna (Potts) Payne.
Rev. Bill walked through life with purpose,...
Thomas G. Peller
Jul 24, 2025
Ishpeming- Thomas G. Peller, age 77, of Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday July 24, 2025 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff.
Thomas was born on November 5, 1947 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, son of the late Thomas W. Peller and Catherine E. Pulda. He grew up...
Christine Harlock
Jul 23, 2025
ISHPEMING, MI – Christine Ann Harlock, 57, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by love and care.
Born on May 19, 1968, in Ishpeming, the daughter of Vernon Harlock and Pauline (Stone) Ahola. A proud graduate of Ishpeming High School, Class of 1986, Christine went on...
Stacy Marie Gray
Jul 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stacy Marie Gray, 53, of Ishpeming, MI. Stacy passed away in her home after losing the battle to cancer, surrounded by those who love her, on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Though our hearts are shattered and broken, we know she is no longer suffering and is at peace....
Kenneth Lacosse
Jul 15, 2025
Ishpeming - Kenneth "Ken" LaCosse, age 62, formerly of Forest Lake, MI, passed away at his home, Tuesday July 15, 2025.
Born and raised with five sisters, Ken graduated from Eben High School in 1981 and proudly served in the U.S. Navy for three years. After returning home, he worked at Denman's Hardware in Munising before spending...
