Obituaries

Jun 22, 2021

Ishpeming= Barbara J. Sheldon, age 91,  longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at her daughters home in Big Bay, while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Barbara was born in Oak Park, IL on December 28, 1929, daughter of the late Werner Matson and Syma Kulju....

Jun 21, 2021

Ishpeming- Maurice Henry Hansen, age 90 life-long Ishpeming resident passed away Monday June 21, 2021, at Mission Point of Ishpeming.

Maurice was born on January 4, 1931, to Henry and Agnes Hansen, in Ishpeming.  He spent his younger years in National Mine, graduating from National Mine High School in 1949.  He played basketball and baseball and participated...

Jun 20, 2021

Ishpeming - Clarence Lee (Sonny) Hill, age 82, of 135 Cliff St. Ishpeming, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, while in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

Lee was born in Ishpeming, on August 19, 1938, a son of the late Alice (Franson) and Howard O. Hill. He...

Jun 20, 2021

Antoinette Anderson, age 66, of 951 Pine St., Negaunee, succumbed to cancer with quiet dignity while surrounded by her loving family after a year-long illness on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Never complaining about a diagnosis with no cure and losing her ability to walk shortly thereafter, Antoinette was released from her pain and suffering to meet her Savior, the...

Jun 19, 2021

Negaunee – M. Laverne Laramie, age 92, of Negaunee passed away at UP Health System Marquette on June 19, 2021.

Laverne was born to the late Richard and Louise (Denn) Laramie in Ishpeming on July 13, 1928. She attended Ishpeming High School with the class of 1946. Her beloved brother Clarence and his wife June are deceased,...

Jun 18, 2021

Ishpeming- Robert P. "Bob" Sihtala, age 82, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday June 18, 2021 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family and nursing home staff.

Bob was born in Ishpeming on October 29, 1938, son of the late Ronald and Julianne (Riberdy) Sihtala. He attended Ishpeming...

Jun 17, 2021

Ishpeming - John Walter Reddy, age 88, Longtime Ishpeming Twp. resident, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while under the loving care of family, staff at MCMCF and the Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

John was born in Platteville, WI on June 1, 1933, a son of the...

Jun 16, 2021

Ishpeming- Robert M. "Bob" Betts, age 81 of Ishpeming passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Memory Care Unit in Marquette where he resided for the past 2 ½ years, formerly of 1215 9 th St. Ishpeming.

Bob was born on September 16, 1939, son of Francis and Eileen (DeVold)...

Jun 11, 2021

Michigamme- Pamela Ann Walsh, age 58, P.O. Box 91- Michigamme resident passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at home while in the loving care of her family and friends.

Pamela was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 31, 1962, a daughter of the late Russell J. and Mary L. (Major) Knight.

Pam most recently...

Jun 9, 2021

Ishpeming, MI - Michael W. "Shaky" Schultz. age 73, of 133 W. Superior St. Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Michael was born in Ishpeming, on January 26, 1948, a son of the late Lorraine (Thibodeault) and Sterling Schultz, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War period....

Jun 9, 2021

Ishpeming- Carol Jean St. Aubin, age 67, of Ishpeming passed away on June 9, 2021.

Carol was born to the late John and Barbara (Kratz) Raisanen on July 17, 1953 in Ishpeming. She was raised in the area, a lifelong Upper Peninsula resident. She attended National Mine High School graduating with the class of 1971.

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Jun 1, 2021

Spurr Twp – Arlene Marie Lakonen, age 73, passed away peacefully at home holding the hand of her granddaughter Breann on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, while also under the care of UP Home Health and Hospice. Arlene was born to Roland and Helen (Niemi) Nurmela on June 12, 1947, in Negaunee. She was raised in the Michigamme area graduating from...

May 30, 2021

Ishpeming - Susan C. Perry, age 88, of 608 E. High St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming.

Sue was born in Ishpeming on October 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Helen F. (DeRoche) and William T. Anderson. She grew up in North Lake Location, and was a...

May 29, 2021

Ishpeming- John James Chilcote, age 76, of 950 Wabash St. Ishpeming, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.

John was born in Watertown, SD on January 2,1945 to Maurice "Ivan" and Lorraine (Vanderheiden) Chilcote.  He graduated from Fostoria High School, in Fostoria Ohio.

John known as "Crusher John" by his...

May 28, 2021

Ishpeming Twp. –Anthony "Tony" Certo, age 92, passed away Friday May 28, 2021 at the Eastwood Nursing Center, Negaunee where he resided for 1 year.

Tony was born April 12, 1929 in Negaunee to Antonio & Georgina (Steede) Certo.  He was married to Alice (Mitchell) Certo for 61 years until the time of her death in 2010....

May 23, 2021

Negaunee- Gerald "Jerry" Donald Ely, age 72 of Negaunee, passed to heaven on May, 23rd 2021, at home surrounded by family.

Jerry was born March 22 nd , 1949 to Waldo and Marie Ely in Munising, MI. Jerry met his soulmate, hunting partner, and loving wife at the age of 13.  The two were married while Jerry...

May 22, 2021

Ishpeming- Shirley Ann Mannila, age 65, of Ishpeming entered eternal life Saturday, May 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin following a brief illness.

Shirley was born November 11, 1955 to the late Edward Mannila and the late Virginia (Fortin) Mannila. She grew up in Ishpeming where she attended school graduating from Ishpeming High School...

May 20, 2021

Ishpeming- David Martin Ackland, Sr., age 84, longtime Ishpeming Township resident passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility with his wife Kathleen and son Brian by his side.

David was born in Sioux Center, Iowa on March 28, 1937, a son of the late Leonard L. and Mildred K. (Jensen) Ackland. ...

May 20, 2021

Ishpeming – Judith H. Emanuelson, age 75, of 6485 Co. Rd. PB passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her home in Ishpeming.

Judith was born in Negaunee on August 11, 1945 to the late William and Rose (Steede) Jandreau. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was an avid bingo player for...

May 20, 2021

Ishpeming- Beverly Ann Scott, age 86, of Ely Township passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette.

Beverly was born in Marquette, Michigan on October 15, 1934, a daughter of the late Floyd E. and Merle (Gustafson) Burk.

Beverly grew up in Big Bay, and later moved to lower Michigan where she...