Michael Gary Alderton
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....
Corey Mattila
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...
Mari Louise Ayotte
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,...
William J. Koski
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...
Steve Giuchin
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...
Eric G. Beinlich Jr.
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...
Joseph Nault
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...
Jerry William Oja
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...
Curtis Koski
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...
Angela A. York
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...
Roy Andrew Koski
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...
Daisy Elizabeth Green
Jul 4, 2021
Marquette, Michigan- D aisy Elizabeth (Gray) G reen (93) a r esident of the D . J . Jacobetti Home for Veterans, died July 4, 2021 . Daisy was born Feb. 29, 1929, to Gertrude Elizabeth Wright and Harold Gr a y.
She graduated from Pershing High School, Detroit Michigan. Daisy served as a nurse in the...
Thomas E. Stankus
Jun 27, 2021
Republic- Thomas Edward Stankus, age 77, Republic resident passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the home he shared with his beloved companion, Anne Bengry. He was under the care of UP Home Health and Hospice.
Thomas was born in Harvey, IL on September 15, 1943, a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Butkus) Stankus. He...
Sara K. Laitala
Jun 23, 2021
Marquette- Sara Kay (Fowler) Laitala, age 79, a Marquette resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at her daughter's home while in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice following a brief illness.
Sara was born in Marquette, Michigan on June 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Millard R....
Barbara J. Sheldon
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....
Maurice Hansen
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...
C. Lee "Sonny" Hill
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...
Antoinette Anderson
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...
M. Laverne Laramie
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,...
Robert Paul Sihtala
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...
