Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Ishpeming- Carol M. Vadnais, age 84, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, and nursing home staff.

Carol was born in Ishpeming on December 25, 1935, daughter of the late Wilfred and Laime (Laurila) Argall. She attended Ishpeming High...

Jun 18, 2020

Ishpeming, MI- Frounfelter, Patti Louise Piccione, age 74, of Ishpeming, MI, passed away June 18 th , 2020. Eldest child of the late Joseph and Rita (née Horning) Piccione, Patti was born in Ravenna, OH on January 22 nd , 1946.

She graduated from Villa Maria High School in 1964 and from Kent State University with a...

Jun 14, 2020

Marquette - Raymond William Kauppila, age 91, most recently of 1600 Mill Creek Court, Marquette passed away on Sunday June 14, 2020 while in the loving care of family and the Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.  He was formerly of 424 W. Ridge St., Marquette; and longtime Hancock, MI resident.

Raymond was born in Iron Mountain,...

Jun 4, 2020

Bradley A.  Helsten, age 44, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Bradley was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on October 24, 1975, a son of the late Mary Sue (Keto) and Raymond Helsten.  He graduated from Westwood High School.

Brad worked as a heavy equipment operator.  He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.  Bradley loved...

Jun 3, 2020

Ishpeming- M. Elaine Poirier, age 84, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away on June 3, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and nursing home staff.

Elaine was born in Ishpeming on May 23, 1936 daughter of the late John "Jack" and Gertrude (Conibear) Treloar. She attended Ishpeming...

Jun 3, 2020

Ishpeming - John Edward Heidemann, age 87, of 265 Olmsted Lane Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

John was born in Ironwood, MI on January 1, 1933, a son of the late Gertrude (Coleman) and Richard E. Heidemann.  He graduated from Negaunee High School, class of 1950. He...

Jun 1, 2020

Abbotsford, WI- Donald Bruce Wedin, age 62, passed away in June 2020 at his home in Abbotsford, Wisconsin.

He was born on April 18, 1958, to Lily (Smith) and Richard Wedin of Spurr Township. He was the third of four children.

Don graduated from Westwood High School in Ishpeming in 1976 and worked for the...

May 27, 2020

Ishpeming - Alan John Mantyla, age 55, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.

Alan was born in Ishpeming on August 13, 1964 son of the late Lawrence and Laina (Johnson) Mantyla.

Alan was a former...

May 24, 2020

Gwinn, MI- Mathew T. "Matt" Kivikko, age 65, of Shag Lake (Gwinn) passed away, Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming

Mathew was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on June 28, 1954, a son of the late Viola Edith (Sayring) and Toivo Kivikko.  Matt graduated from Ishpeming High School and attended Northern...

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...