Obituaries

Obituaries

Keith M. Roberts

Keith M. Roberts

Jul 25, 2019

Ishpeming - Keith M. Roberts, age 39, of 417 S. Third St. Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home in Ishpeming, following a 3 year illness.

Keith was born in Marquette on August 24, 1979, the son of Sandra Roberts and Joseph Rose, IV.  He was a graduate of the Ishpeming Alternative High...

Mark Raisanen

Mark Raisanen

Jul 25, 2019

Tilden Twp.- Mark Alan "Spock" Raisanen, age 55, Tilden Twp. resident, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at a result of a motorcycle accident.

Mark was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on August 3, 1963, a son of the late Jeannette Marie (Wiitala) Luoma and Donald Louis Raisanen.  He graduated from Westwood High School, class of 1982.

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Jean L. St.Amour

Jean L. St.Amour

Jul 22, 2019

Ishpeming, MI- Jean Lucille St.Amour of Ishpeming, Michigan passed away on Monday July 22, 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Jean was born on July 23, 1926 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late Gust and Kezia (Bennett) Sandstrom. She was raised in Ishpeming and attended Ishpeming High School. Jean married Alfred St. Amour on March...

Dale E. Mccarthy

Dale E. Mccarthy

Jul 18, 2019

Ely Twp, MI- Dale Edward McCarthy, 71, Ely Twp. resident, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence.

Dale was born in Marquette, Michigan on November 30, 1947, a son of the late Marjorie (Brindel) and Thomas McCarthy.

Dale served in the U.S. Army as a PVT during the Vietnam War.  He worked...

Joseph D Garceau

Joseph D Garceau

Jul 15, 2019

Ishpeming - Joseph Donald Garceau, age 82, currently of 200 Saginaw St. Ishpeming, passed away at 1:38 PM, Monday, July 15, 2019 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had been a resident since this past November. Joe had been in the loving care of his family, staff at MCMCF and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

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Carol J. Brangar

Carol J. Brangar

Jul 14, 2019

Ishpeming Township, MI- Carol J. Brangar, age 69, passed away on July 14, 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where she had been a resident since May 2017.

Carol was born October 9, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Richard and Verna (Moilanen) Pietila. She grew up in Madison Heights,...

Irene L. Byykkonen

Irene L. Byykkonen

Jul 14, 2019

Ishpeming - Irene L. Byykkonen, age 88, of 1735 Iris St. Ishpeming, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming.

Irene was born in Chassell, Michigan on January 24, 1931, a daughter of the late William B. Kohtala and Selma (Puumala) Kohtala. Irene was a graduate of the Chassell High School. ...

Florence L. Kestila

Florence L. Kestila

Jul 13, 2019

Ishpeming- Florence L. Kestila, age 84, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, nursing home staff, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Florence was born in Ishpeming on April 9, 1935, daughter to the late Alger and Olga (Pope)...

David J. Schneider Jr.

David J. Schneider Jr.

Jul 11, 2019

Ishpeming, MI- David John Schneider, Jr., age 84, Ishpeming resident passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home.

David was born in Chicago, IL on September 4, 1934, a son of the late Marie (Funk) Schneider and David J. Schneider, Sr.  He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years retiring as a SSGT from...

Frances M. Valente

Frances M. Valente

Jul 6, 2019

Ishpeming- Frances M. Valente, age 70, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, Valente Center, while in the loving care of her family, nursing home staff, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Fran was born on December 15, 1948 in Marquette at St. Luke's Hospital, daughter of...

Dale R. Musser

Dale R. Musser

Jul 6, 2019

Ishpeming, MI- Dale R. Musser, 54, of 584 Jasper St Ishpeming, passed away, Saturday July 6th, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette.

Dale was born in Bethesda, Maryland on September 14, 1964, a son of the late Marion (Payne) and Donald Musser.  After graduating from High School Dale served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

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Audrey K. Hallum

Audrey K. Hallum

Jul 1, 2019

Ishpeming - Audrey Kay Hallum, age 64, passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2019 at the Trillium Hospice House in Marquette where she was under the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Audrey was born on January 11th, 1955 to Albert and Karen (Garceau) Tousignant in Ishpeming where she was a lifelong...

Donald M. Rautio

Donald M. Rautio

Jun 29, 2019

Humboldt- Donald M. Rautio age 84, longtime Humboldt area resident, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019 at his home.

Donald was born...

Janet Rose Lacosse

Janet Rose Lacosse

Jun 28, 2019

Marquette, MI - Janet Rose (Manzoline) LaCosse, also known as "Jan", aged 76, died peacefully on June 28, 2019 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, Michigan.

Janet was born December 28, 1942 in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Michael and Mary (Roti) Manzoline, who both have preceded her in death.   She has a sister, Mary Kay (Manzoline) LaBo,...

Charlie Boshears

Charlie Boshears

Jun 27, 2019

Republic, MI- Charles "Charlie Brown" Boshears, 56, of 6648 Caps Creek Road Republic, MI passed away Thursday, June 27th, as a result of a motorcycle-deer collision.

Charles was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 26, 1962, a son of the late Jane "Scotty" (Cunningham) Boshears and Willis "Beaner" Boshears.

He graduated from Republic-Michigamme High School. ...

Larry Robert Johnson

Larry Robert Johnson

Jun 27, 2019

Ishpeming- Larry R. Johnson, age 72, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on Thursday June 27. 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of nursing home staff.

Larry was born in Ishpeming on November 13, 1946 son of the late Clarence and Evelyn Johnson.

Per Larry's request, private graveside services...

Charles "Bobby" Larson

Charles "Bobby" Larson

Jun 26, 2019

Ishpeming- Charles (Bobby) Robert Larson, 88, of Ishpeming, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26 following a brief battle with cancer.

Charlie was born at home in Suomi Location, Richmond Township, on January 5, 1931 to John and Sanna (Korpi) Larson.

He is survived by his wife of...

Charles W. "Chuck" Cornish

Charles W. "Chuck" Cornish

Jun 23, 2019

Ishpeming, MI- Charles W. "Chuck" Cornish, age 87, of 613 N. Main Street Ishpeming, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette where he had been a patient for 1 week.

Charles was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on September 25, 1931, a son of the late Grace (Shaver) and Charles William Cornish.  He...

Carl Kochanski

Carl Kochanski

Jun 22, 2019

Gladstone - Carl Kochanski, age 79, of 101 S 9th Gladstone, MI, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health & Rehabilitation Center. Carl was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on September 15, 1939 to Henry and Mary (Miloszewka) Kochanski.  Carl had worked as a typesetter for a newspaper for many years. Per his wishes, cremation...

Phillip J. Abbott

Phillip J. Abbott

Jun 22, 2019

Ishpeming – Phillip J. Abbott, age 37 of Ishpeming passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Phillip was born in Marquette, MI on November 2, 1981, son of Cheryl J. (Lyyski) and the late Stewart W. Abbott. He was a graduate of the Westwood High School, Class of 2001.  Phil went on to attend NMU's Jacobetti Skills...

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