Obituaries

Aug 6, 2021

Altoona, FL- Matthew Bernard Amel, age 84, of Altoona, FL and a longtime summer resident of the Dead River Basin passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Matthew was born in Marquette, Michigan on June 1, 1937, a son of the late Helen Mary (Coffey) and Matthew Joseph Amel.

Matt graduated from Ishpeming High School,...

Aug 3, 2021

Republic, MI - Wallace M. Helmila, age 90, longtime Republic resident passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, while in the loving care of his family, staff members and the Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Wally was born in Gaastra, MI on May 13, 1931, a son of the late...

Aug 3, 2021

Ishpeming- Patricia M. "Pat" Hamel, age 90, longtime North Lake resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice as well as the caring staff at MCMCF.

Patricia was born in Champion, Michigan on June 23,...

Aug 2, 2021

Ishpeming- Kenneth J. Argall, age 91, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Monday August 2, 2021 at his home while in the loving care of his family, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Ken was born in Ishpeming on October 22, 1929, son of the late James and Emma (Jacobs) Argall. He attended Ishpeming High School graduating...

Aug 1, 2021

Ishpeming, MI - Rose M. Tresedder, 95, of 717 W. Empire St. Ishpeming, MI and longtime Rifle, CO resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at their family camp in Republic.

Rose was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Carmella (Grasso) and Anthony Leonardi. She graduated high school...

Jul 31, 2021

Marquette, MI- Sigward Olson, age 87, of Marquette passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette.

Sig was born to Ole and Martha (Swensen) Olson on May 26, 1934, in Big Bay. He graduated from Baraga High School. He joined the Navy and served for four years. He was united in marriage to...

Jul 26, 2021

Republic, MI – David Patrick Harbin, age 65, of Republic went home to God on July 26, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

David was born in Flint, MI to Robert and Helen (McAvinchey) Harbin. He grew up with 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He married Reyne Rouleau and had 2...

Jul 25, 2021

Ishpeming- Diana Jacqueline Winchester, age 78, Ishpeming resident, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Diana was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on December 22, 1942, a daughter of Virginia (St Cyr) and the late Robert J. LaForest.

Diane enjoying bowling, playing bingo, and cribbage and spending time at the casino....

Jul 21, 2021

Ishpeming- David James Darknell 74, of Ishpeming, died Wed, July 21 st, .

He was born August 6, 1946 in Reed City, MI to Samuel and Julia Darknell. He graduated from Baldwin High School. He served in the Army from 1964 to 1966...

Jul 19, 2021

National Mine - Michael Gary Alderton, age 66, of National Mine, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Trillium House in Marquette under care of UP Home Health and Hospice.

Michael was born to Levi Lloyd and Ella Mae (Cairns) VanLuven on December 1, 1954, in Sault Ste. Marie. He grew up in Sault Ste....

Jul 18, 2021

Republic, MI- Corey James Mattila, 30, of Cortland, OH and former Republic resident passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 as a result of an ATV accident.

Corey was born in Carlisle, PA on September 10, 1990, the son of Nikki L. Noll and Mark F. Mattila. Corey graduated from Boiling Springs High School, Class of 2009, where...

Jul 14, 2021

Ishpeming- Mari L. Ayotte, age 66, of Ishpeming, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home.

Mari was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on October 19, 1954; daughter of the late Edward E. and Mildred M. (Matheson) Jossens. She graduated from Champion High School, class of 1973.

Mari worked at the H.W. Gossard Company,...

Jul 14, 2021

Ishpeming- William John Koski, age 90, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

William was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 21, 1931, a son of the late John and Hilma (Ruhkala) Koski.  Bill worked for Cleveland Cliff's for 42 years, retiring in 1992.

Bill enjoyed...

Jul 13, 2021

Negaunee - Steven Giuchin, age 81, of 1207 Opechee St. Negaunee, passed away Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021, under the loving care of his family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Steve was born in Detroit, on April 15, 1940, a son of the late Martha M. (McCallister) and Stephan Giuchin. Steve grew up in Detroit and...

Jul 12, 2021

Cottage Grove, MN - Eric G. Beinlich Jr., age 92, of 6995 80th St., Cottage Grove, MN, and longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Norris Square Senior Living Community in Cottage Grove, MN while under the loving care of his family and the Optage Hospice.

Eric was born in Wilson, PA...

Jul 11, 2021

Ishpeming - Joseph E. Nault, age 64, of 885 N. Westwood Dr.  Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident in Ely Twp.

Joseph was born in Ishpeming, on October 18, 1956, a son of Norma (Nelson) Belmore and the late Bernard Nault Sr., who had passed away...

Jul 11, 2021

Ishpeming- Jerry W. Oja, age 83, longtime area resident passed away on Sunday July 11, 2021 at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Jerry was raised in the Humboldt area. He graduated at the age of 16 as the salutatorian from Champion High School. He attended Michigan...

Jul 5, 2021

Green Bay, WI- Curtis Jon "Curt" Koski, age 56, of 2361 Greenwald St. Green Bay, WI 54301and former Republic resident passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee following complication from Covid-19.

Curtis was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on December 17, 1964, a son of Hannah I. (Nurmi) and the late...

Jul 5, 2021

Gwinn - Angela Ann (Kauppila) York, age 59, of 4403 Eagle St., Gwinn, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Angela was born in Frankfurt, Germany on October 31, 1961, a daughter of James Kauppila and the late Renate (Dietzel) Kauppila. Angela graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice, receiving a 4.0 grade...

Jul 4, 2021

Ishpeming- Roy A. Koski, age 85, lifelong resident of the Ishpeming area, passed away on Sunday July 4, 2021 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of nursing home staff.

Roy was born in Palmer, MI on February 11, 1936 son of Andrew and Senia (Helberg) Koski. He grew up in Palmer...