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,...
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...
