Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

Ishpeming - Roger John Laitinen, age 59, of 406 Greenwood St. passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2021 at his home in Ishpeming.

Roger was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on February 10, 1962, a son of the late Jeanette (Oien) and Sulo Laitinen.

He attended Ishpeming High School graduating with the class of...

Feb 28, 2021

Ely Twp.- Michael William Derocha, age 66, of Ely Township, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home.

Michael was born in Marquette, Michigan on January 17, 1955, a son of the late Clementine Pauline "Tina" (Rovedo) and William Harold Derocha.

Mike graduated from Ishpeming High School and went to NMU for business....

Feb 26, 2021

Ishpeming – Charles Clayton "Chuck" Simons, age 87, passed away on February 26, 2021 at his home in Ishpeming surrounded by his family. Chuck was born at home in Ishpeming on May 27 th , 1933 to Inez (Holmgren) and Clayton Simons. He graduated from Ishpeming high school in 1951. He worked briefly at CCI before attending Michigan Technological University...

Feb 22, 2021

Ishpeming Twp.- James M. "Jim" Isola, age 76, of 250 S. Lilac St. Ishpeming, MI, passed away surrounded by his children on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Trillium House in Marquette while in the loving care of his family and Lake Superior Hospice.

James was born in Laurium, Michigan on May 28, 1944, a son of...

Feb 16, 2021

Auburn, IN- Michael J. Chilcote, age 46, of Auburn, IN, and former Ishpeming resident passed away on February 16, 2021.

Michael was born in Marquette, Michigan on July 5, 1974, a son of Jane Ruth (Korpi) Tackett and John James Chilcote.

Mike graduated from Westwood High School, Class 1992 where he served as student council...

Feb 15, 2021

Ishpeming- Beverly M. Nelson, age 80, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away on Monday February 15, 2021 at her oldest granddaughter's home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Beverly was born in Ishpeming on June 18, 1940, daughter of the late Floyd and Dorothy (Bond) Palmer. She grew up...

Feb 13, 2021

Bergland, MI - Mary Louise Massie, almost 91, passed away early Saturday morning, February 13, 2021 under the attentive and loving care of the staff at the Trillium House and Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary Lou was born in Norway, MI on March 25, 1930, the daughter of the...

Feb 11, 2021

Ishpeming - Tammy L. Mahan, age 47, longtime area resident, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home.

Tammy was born on June 11, 1973 in Marquette, daughter of Lana (Hautala) and the latte Lawrence Mahan. She was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School class of 1991.

Tammy attended NorthIron Church in...

Feb 6, 2021

Ishpeming - Karen Cecile Blau, age 82, lifelong resident of Ishpeming was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 6, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family and in the care of UP Home Health and Hospice

Karen was born on February 16, 1938 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late Mirium (Keto) and Guy...

Feb 5, 2021

Ishpeming Twp. - Douglas Brazeau, age 64, Ishpeming Township resident went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer.

Doug was born on March 27, 1956 in Marquette to the late Earl Brazeau and Barbara Rovedo.  He grew up in the town of Champion...

Feb 4, 2021

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, June Muriel Sangala, loving daughter, sister, and cousin, passed away in her sleep at the age of 86.

June was born on July 4, 1934 in Ishpeming, MI to her mother Dagmar and her father Eino, and her little brother Donald was born 8 years later. Growing up in the Upper Peninsula...

Feb 3, 2021

Ishpeming- Branden Steven "B" Holm, age 34, who has been missing since February 3, 2021 was found deceased on March 11, 2021.

Branden was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on February 17, 1986.  He was a high school graduate and received his plumbing certification.

Branden was an artist who enjoyed drawings, designing tattoos and was a...

Feb 1, 2021

Ishpeming - Coreen B. Compton, age 72, of 1312 N. 2nd St. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay after suffering a stroke at home the previous week.

Corie was born in Ironwood on March 20, 1948, a daughter of the late Kathryn G. (Tomlanovich) and Arnold D. Rigoni. She grew...

Jan 29, 2021

Ishpeming- Dennis David "Denny" Korpi, age 47, Ishpeming resident passed away of natural causes on Friday, January 29, 2021, at UP Health System Marquette where he had been a patient for 1 week.

Denny was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on November 30, 1973, a son of Cecelia "Cece" Marie (Bunce) Korpi and the late Dennis Roger Korpi....

Jan 29, 2021

Ishpeming- Wilhart Arne Aho, age 97, of 1575 N. Westwood Circle Ishpeming passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he has resided for the past 3 years.

Wilhart was born in Humboldt Twp., Michigan at home on August 8, 1923, a son of the late August and Maria (Kantola) Aho,...

Jan 26, 2021

"Love has no age, no limit; and no death."

Negaunee Twp - In a flash of golden brilliance JOANNE CAROLE (BJORNE) JOHNSON, 78, of 34 Midway Drive, Negaunee, MI passed on January 26 th , 2021 with her daughter by her side while under the attentive care of the staff of Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse,...

Jan 24, 2021

Huntsville, AL - Mary Claire Bjorne, age 75, passed away January 24, 2021 at the Windsor House nursing home in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mary was born July 29, 1945 in Ishpeming, daughter of the late Matt and Hilda Bjorne.  She grew up in Ishpeming and graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1963.  She lived in Ishpeming for many...

Jan 23, 2021

Marquette- Audrey Elizabeth Marcotte, age 89 longtime area resident, passed away on January 23, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette.

Audrey was born on October 26, 1931 in Gwinn,MI, daughter of the late Alfred and Jennie (Hill) Micklow. She grew up in Humboldt and attended Ishpeming High School, graduating with the class of 1949. Audrey worked in...

Jan 22, 2021

Bryan Ellis Carlson, age 62, passed into the arms of Jesus suddenly in the afternoon of Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Carlson Family home in Michigamme with his wife, brother and dedicated emergency staff at his side.

Bryan was born February 25, 1958- the youngest son of Bruce and Esther Carlson- and lived his whole life...

Jan 22, 2021

Ishpeming - Daniel J. "Boodah" Hansen, age 54, of 36717 Co Rd 581, Green Creek Loc.- Ishpeming, MI 49849 passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at home.

Daniel was born in Iron Mountain, MI on April 23, 1966.  He grew up in National Mine and was a graduate of the Westwood High School, Class of 1984....