Obituaries

May 23, 2020

Ishpeming Twp., MI- David John Waananen, age 78, of 410 Peterson Ave Ishpeming, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health & Rehabilitation Center.

David was born in Laurium, Michigan on March 1, 1942, a son of the late Lily Mae (Harry) Dower and Eino August Waananen.  He graduated from Hancock High School. ...

May 18, 2020

Champion- William H. "Butch" Prisk, age 76, longtime Champion resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

William was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 15, 1944, a son of the late Harry and Alice Prisk.

William was a loving and doting husband, father, grandfather, and...

May 16, 2020

Ishpeming - William R. "Studge" Anderson, age 88, of 765 Park St. Ishpeming, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.  Bill had suffered a massive stroke this past Monday.

Bill was born in Ishpeming on October 17, 1931, a son of the late Helen F....

May 15, 2020

Sabine C. Kauppila, 51, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born January 13, 1969 in Waukegan and was a current resident in Lake Villa, IL. Sabine was unapologetically herself. She was full of life, charisma, and strength. She would do anything in the world for her family and...

May 14, 2020

Ishpeming – E. Lynn Ketchem, age 79, of 640 W. Division St. Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at UP Health System Bell following a two-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lynn was born in Ishpeming on November 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Lucelle (Hooper) and Walter Williams. She was a graduate of the...

May 11, 2020

Ishpeming -- Robert J. "Bob" Lauren, age 74, of 1765 Glenwood Lane, Ishpeming, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at UP Health System Marquette after suffering a stroke a day earlier.

Robert was born in Laurium, Michigan, on December 20, 1945, a son of the late Ellen (Halkola) and Rudy L. Lauren. He grew up in...

May 7, 2020

Ishpeming, MI- Sharon Ann Burnette-Venn, age 84, longtime Champion and resident passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she has resided since 2018.

Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 21, 1936, a daughter of the late Amelia (Sharon) Gaffney and Willard F. Burnette.  She graduated from Champion High...

May 2, 2020

Naples, FL. – Stanley C. Lindberg, age 88, longtime resident of Ishpeming, MI passed away on Saturday May 2, 2020 in Naples, FL after a short illness.

Stanley was born on July 23, 1931 to Stanley R. and Aileen M. (Tyni) Lindberg and was a lifelong resident of Ishpeming. He was a 1949 graduate of Ishpeming High...

May 1, 2020

Ishpeming - Frank Honkala, age 90, of 32975 Co Rd 581 Ishpeming passed May 1, 2020 at his home in Green Creek Location.

Frank was born in Ishpeming on January 7, 1930 son of the late Sophie (Pintamo) and Frank Honkala. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Frank worked at CCI for 34 1/2 years...

Apr 26, 2020

Michigamme, MI- Violet Inez Krummi, age 87, entered Heaven's gates on April 26 th , 2020, where she was reunited with her husband, George.

She was born to the late Albert and Florence (Gretzon) Kostrova on February 19 th , 1933 in Pound, Wisconsin. She was the eldest of three sisters.

After graduating from Michigamme...

Apr 23, 2020

Ishpeming - Ronald J. "Smitty" Smetana, age 77, of Wabash St., Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had been a resident for the past 6 days.

Ron was born in Chicago, IL on August 28, 1942, son of the late Libuse (Moravec) and George Smetana. He...

Apr 15, 2020

Ishpeming - Bernice "Bee" Enderle, 75 died April 15, 2020 at her home in Ishpeming, MI under the loving care of her daughter and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Bernice "Bee" Laura Mattson was born in Republic, MI to Laura (Lyyski) and Frederick Mattson on April 18, 1944. She graduated from Republic High School in 1962. After...

Apr 9, 2020

Ishpeming- Thomas "Jack" Hodge, age 88, lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at his home while in the loving care of his wife, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Jack was born in Negaunee, MI on April 19, 1931, son of the late William and Grace (Thomas) Hodge. He attended Ishpeming High School,...

Apr 7, 2020

Ishpeming, MI- Edith Lorraine Black, age 90, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 7 while in the loving care of Norlite Nursing Center.   She was born on November 4, 1929 in Port Arthur, Ontario, now the northern part of Thunder Bay, the daughter of Charles and Hazel Adderley.

She graduated in 1948 from Port Arthur Collegiate Institute from...

Apr 5, 2020

Republic Twp., MI- Gary Lee Johnson, age 74, Republic resident, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at UP Health System Marquette after a battle with COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Gary was born in Marquette, Michigan on April 21, 1945, a son of the late Frances (Steinberger) and Garnet Johnson.  He graduated from Bishop Baraga High School, class of...

Apr 4, 2020

Ishpeming, MI- Susan Marie Vahama, age 71, of Ishpeming, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Susan was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 7, 1949, a daughter of the late Joyce Phyllis (Millage) and Floyd Elvin Porter.  She graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 1968.  She married David Vahama...

Apr 3, 2020

Ishpeming- Paul J. Marietti, age 88, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away on Friday April 3, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Following Paul's wishes, burial will take place Northland Chapel Gardens in Negaunee. Paul's family will hold a memorial service at a later date after the coronavirus pandemic is over.

The Bjork and Zhulkie...

Apr 3, 2020

Ishpeming, MI- James E. "Jim" Vilona, age 69, life-long Ishpeming resident passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at his residence.

James was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on August 27, 1950, a son of the late Helen E. (Hintsala) and Bruno A Vilona.  He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1969, attended Northern Michigan University.

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Apr 2, 2020

Ishpeming - Susan L. Kinnunen, age 63, longtime resident of 211 S. Main St. Apt 3, Ishpeming passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 after a yearlong battle with cancer in the loving care of her family and nursing home staff at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Susan was born in Laurium, MI on...

Apr 2, 2020

Negaunee - James E. Rajala, age 71, of 712 Everett St. Negaunee and longtime resident of 14517 Old M-28, Covington, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 while in the loving care of his family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

James was born in Covington on April 28, 1948, son of the late Vienna (Norback) and...