Obituaries

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...

Mar 27, 2020

Ishpeming – Donald Lohman, age 86, of 165 S. Rose St. Ishpeming passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home, while in the loving care of his daughter Lois.

Don was born July 28, 1933 in Calumet, MI the son of the late Rose H. (Rosenberger) and Thomas R. Lohman. He was a graduate of...

Mar 25, 2020

Humboldt Twp.- Ronald C. Nyback age 77, of 6200 Co. Rd. FW Champion, (Humboldt Twp.) passed away Wednesday March 25, 2020 at his residence.

Ronald was born in Negaunee, Michigan on January 19, 1943, a son of the late Ruth Lillian (Kotaniemi) and Eino John Nyback. Ron served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

Mar 20, 2020

Ishpeming - Kenneth G. Nicholas, age 77, of Ishpeming Twp., lost his 4-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Friday, March 20, 2020 while under the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

Kenneth was born in Ishpeming on May 22, 1942, son of the late Irma (Haavisto) and William Nicholas.  Ken...

Mar 17, 2020

Negaunee- Donna Fay (Jandreau) Eliassen, age 67, of 301 Kanter St Negaunee, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she been a resident since being in an automobile accident on December 18, 2019.

Donna was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on March 3, 1953, a daughter of the late Dollie...

Mar 15, 2020

Ishpeming - Matt A. Kitto, age 78, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.

Matt was born in Marquette on May 5, 1941, son of the late Elsie (Erkkila) and Matt Kitto. Matt was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School.  He served...

Mar 15, 2020

Ishpeming, MI- Terry James Johnson, age 78, of 629 E. Ridge St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Terry was born in Chicago, IL on March 27, 1941, a son of the late Florence Marie (Berschinski) and Carl Victor Johnson.

Terry worked for Cleveland Cliffs Iron...

Mar 11, 2020

Ishpeming- Jean J. Frederickson, age 91, long time Ishpeming resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where she has resided for the past 3 1/2 years.

Jean was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on December 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Ethel (Tippett) and...

Mar 7, 2020

Ishpeming- Albert "Speedy" Lewis of 128 Salisbury St, Ishpeming, MI passed away at UP Health Systems the afternoon of Saturday March 7 th after a brief illness.  He passed peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones.

Albert was born in Ironton, Ohio on July 18 th , 1942 to the late Joseph and Alma (Purnell) Lewis.  He...

Mar 5, 2020

Ishpeming- Irene M. Cevigney, age 81, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday March 5, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, UP Home Health and Hospice, and nursing home staff.

Irene was born in Ishpeming on April 17, 1938, daughter of the late Nicholas and Evelyn (Matheson)...

Mar 4, 2020

Hibbing, MN - Peggy (Hjelt) Anaas, age 63, of Hibbing, MN died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born August 8, 1956 in Ishpeming, MI, the daughter of the late Melvin and Ruth (Kippola) Hjelt.  She married Greg Anaas on October 24, 1981.  They...

Mar 3, 2020

Iron Mountain, MI - Douglas W. Luke, age 90, former Three Lakes, MI resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain.

Douglas was born August 8, 1929 in Aurora, WI the son of the late Earl and Anna (Provencher) Luke. He was a graduate of Michigamme...