Obituaries

Jan 21, 2021

Ishpeming - Joan Frances Poissant, age 88, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home while in the loving care of her family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Joan was the 13th of 14 children born on September 25, 1932 to Albert and Delia (Chandonais) Hainault. Two of her sisters died during the...

Jan 21, 2021

Ishpeming- David Scott Bess, Jr, age 35, passed away on Wednesday January 20, 2021.

David was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on April 5, 1985, a son of Rosemarie Ruth (Warner) and the late David Scott Bess.

David graduated from Westwood High School, Class of 2003, attended Lansing Community College and Northern Michigan University where he...

Jan 21, 2021

Republic – Wilfred P. Mattson, age 78, of Republic, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at The D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans of natural causes.

Wilfred was born in Republic, Michigan on September 20, 1942, a son of the late Frederick (Jiggs) and Laura (Lyyski) Mattson. He enlisted in the Army in 1964 and served for...

Jan 20, 2021

Diorite Loc., - Kristin M. Bjorne, age 64, of 3236 Co Rd CKK, Champion, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home.

On August 11, 1956 Kris was born the daughter of the late Marjorie (DeVold) and Gordon Grigg. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1974, and continued her education...

Jan 20, 2021

Champion Twp., MI - Lee Alan "Chick" Tonge, age 62, of 1639 Co. Rd. AO Champion, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home.

Lee was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on November 28, 1958, a son of the late Gloria Mildred (Hebert) and William Leslie Tonge.

He was in the first graduating class at...

Jan 19, 2021

Ishpeming, MI - Julie Marie Quayle, age 63, a longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Medilodge of Lansing.

Julie was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on October 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Eugene and Alice J. (Champion) Jacobson.  Julie spent her childhood in National Mine, MI and graduated from Westwood High...

Jan 18, 2021

Ishpeming- Susan Claire Sihtala, age 71, of 1836 Prairie Ave Ishpeming, MI, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Susan was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on April 6, 1949, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Hooper) Dobson.  She graduated...

Jan 18, 2021

Champion - Sonia D. LaPin, age 56, of 2030 Co Rd AS, Champion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 18, 2021 of an apparent heart attack.

Sonia was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 14, 1964, the daughter of Eleanore W. (Heikkila) Niemi and the late Toivo "Jake" J. Niemi, Jr. She grew up in West Ishpeming...

Jan 16, 2021

Ishpeming- Joanna N. Carne, age 83 longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away on Saturday July 16, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette. The Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jan 16, 2021

Clarksburg Loc - Carol Ann (Syrjala) O'Brien, age 73, of Champion passed on January 16, 2021 after complications due to Covid-19 at UP Health System Marquette.

Carol was born to Carl and Mildred (Prodell) Syrjala on October 19, 1947 in Ishpeming. She attended Ishpeming High School, graduating with the class of 1965. On June 11, 1966 she...

Jan 16, 2021

West Ishpeming - Julie A. Eliason, age 67, of West Ishpeming, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her home.

Julie was born in Ishpeming on March 11, 1953, daughter of the late Betty A. (Carlson) and Melvin A. Eliason. She was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School, Class of 1971.  Julie had resided in...

Jan 15, 2021

Ishpeming - Louis W. "Louie" Marcotte age 91, of 240 Aspen Dr. Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home while under the loving care of his family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Louis was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 4, 1929, a son of the late Agnes (Gauthier) and Henry "Harry"...

Jan 14, 2021

Ishpeming- Hayden J. "Rex" Dunn, age 74, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Thursday January 14, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff.

Rex was born in Munising, MI on April 29, 1946, son of the late Hayden Dunn Sr. and Betty (Morris) Dunn. He attended Ishpeming...

Jan 13, 2021

Ishpeming-Nancy R. Milkey age 80 of 342 Marquette St. passed away on January 13th at her home surrounded by her family and her loving husband while under the care of UP Home Health and Hospice.

Nancy was born on August 28, 1940 to Bruno and Frances "Toots" (Skewis) Tasson. She was a graduate of Ishpeming High School...

Jan 11, 2021

Michigamme - Toni Jo Terzaghi, age 59, of 173 Tan Road Michigamme, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 while in the loving care of her family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

Toni was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on May 1, 1961, a daughter of the late Theresa (Scopilliti) and Alton Conrad,...

Jan 11, 2021

Ishpeming – Paul Turino, age 95, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Teal Lake Senior Living Community, while in the loving care of his family and UP-Home Health and Hospice.

Paul was born in Marquette, Michigan on July 5, 1925, a son of the late Walter and Caroline (Dower) Turino.  He graduated...

Jan 7, 2021

Paul Bluekamp, 89, of Ishpeming entered his eternal heavenly home on January 7 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Paul was born in Holland, Michigan on January 14, 1931 to the late Albert and Ella (Klassen) Bluekamp. Paul graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1948 and later attended Hope College and Michigan State University where...

Jan 7, 2021

Ishpeming- John Francis "Jackie" Thornton, age 84, of 111 Bluff St. Ishpeming passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence.

John was born in National Mine, Michigan on February 7, 1936, a son of the late Irma Theresa (Guy) and John Matthew Thornton.

He served in the U.S. Navy as a SN from 1955...

Jan 7, 2021

Republic, MI- Scott Paul Saari, age 50, passed away on Thursday January 7th, 2021 at his home while in the loving care of his family, friends and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Scott was born in Ishpeming, MI on November 5th, 1970, a son of the late Darlene Ann (Tuomi) and Paul Patrick Saari. He graduated from...

Jan 6, 2021

Ishpeming - Steven Peter Arseneault, age 60, of Lowmoor Lake, Ely Township, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, in National Mine, while under the care of Kathy Jo Lampi, good friend Peter Hansen, and Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice.

Steve was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on January 17,1960, and graduated from Ishpeming High School in...