Obituaries

Apr 3, 2019

Ishpeming - Susan Marie (Tuominen) Hintsala, age 65, of 215 Hazel St. Ishpeming, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of her family and hospital staff.

Susan was born in Ishpeming on October 30, 1953, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Harvey) and Reino J. Tuominen. Susan...

Apr 1, 2019

Ishpeming- David F. Tousignant, age 66, whose sunrise was on April 6, 1952, had his final sunset on April 1, 2019 while at his home in the loving care of his family and the UP Home Health and Hospice.

David was born in Marquette on April 6, 1952, son of the late Francis Tousignant and Loretta Huot....

Mar 31, 2019

Ishpeming- Theodore P. Heilala, age 57 of 672 Poplar Street, Ishpeming passed away at his home on Sunday March 31, 2019.

Theodore was born April 4, 1961 in Ishpeming to D. Paul and the late Suzanne E. (Argall) Heilala.

Ted was a graduate of Ishpeming High School class of 1979 and received an Associate Degree...

Mar 30, 2019

Iron Mountain - Clarence Roger "Archie" LaBeau, 84, passed away peacefully at the Oscar G.  Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from complications of COPD and lung cancer.

Archie was born on June 6, 1934, in Ishpeming, Michigan (North Lake Location), to Joseph and Lillian (Tippett) LaBeau. He married his...

Mar 29, 2019

Negaunee- Betty A. Henson, age 86, longtime area resident, passed away on Friday March 29, 2019 at the Eastwood Nursing Center while in the loving care of her family, and nursing home staff.

Betty was born on April 10, 1932 in Marquette, daughter to the late Wilfred and Ruby (Miller) Giroux. She loved to read, knit, crochet,...

Mar 29, 2019

Negaunee- Peter D. Farm, age 80, of Negaunee and former Ishpeming resident passed away Friday March 29, 2019 at UP Health System Bell following a brief illness.

Peter was born October 16, 1938 in Ishpeming to Woodrow and Miriam (Kauppanen) Farm.  He graduated from Ishpeming High School and from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's degree in...

Mar 28, 2019

Ishpeming- Charles L. Lundin, age 86, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2019, at D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.

Charles was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on April 19, 1932, a son of the late Elsie (Tremayne) and Lester Lundin.  He served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl receiving the Occupational Medal...

Mar 22, 2019

Ishpeming Twp. – Jewel A. "Cookie" Duhame, age 75, longtime Ishpeming Twp. resident passed away on Friday March 22, 2019 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee while under the loving care of her husband Doug, staff at Eastwood and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

Jewel was born in suburban Detroit the daughter of Eino...

Mar 19, 2019

Ishpeming- Joseph A. Henson, age 40, lifelong Ishpeming area resident passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.

Joe was born in Ishpeming on July 15, 1978, son of Mark and Gale (Olgren) Henson. He attended Westwood High School graduating with the...

Mar 18, 2019

Negaunee - Wayne W. "Waynomaki" Johnson, age 73, of 36 County Road 510 Negaunee Twp., passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 while in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at his home.

Wayne was born in Salt Lake City, UT on December 3, 1945, the son of the...

Mar 16, 2019

Negaunee- Scott Wayne Fulsher, age 62, of 160 Neejee Road, Negaunee, MI, passed away at 9:30 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home while in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

Scott was born in Marquette on May 13, 1956, a son of the late Daisy (Hill) and...

Mar 14, 2019

Ishpeming- Sally J. Clark, age 86, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday March 14, 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and nursing home staff.

Sally was born in Ishpeming on May 6, 1932, daughter of the late John and Aili (Maki) McVannel. She attended Ishpeming Public...

Mar 13, 2019

Champion, MI – Rev. John A. Roy, former pastor at the Good News Assembly of God, age 75, passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at his home, while under the loving care of his family.

John was born in St. John, North Dakota on...

Mar 12, 2019

Harvey, MI- Eugene Richard Marceau, 88, longtime Harvey resident passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans surrounded by his loving family.

Eugene Richard Marceau was born to Fabian Albert Marceau and Winifred Marie Milden June 21, 1930 in Crystal Falls, Mi. The family moved to Diorite, Mi. and eventually West Branch...

Mar 9, 2019

Ishpeming- Calvin P. Kuhn, age 81, longtime Ishpeming area resident passed away on Saturday March 9, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.

Calvin was born July 20, 1937 in Villisca, Iowa to the late Paul and Irene (Fulton) Kuhn. He grew up in Iowa before entering...

Mar 9, 2019

Ishpeming- LaVerne "Babe" (Williams) Valente- age 92, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee.

LaVerne was born in Kingsford, MI to Ella (LaFave) and Charles Rock, she moved to Ishpeming at age 16, attended Ishpeming High School and graduated with the class of 1944.  She was a life member...

Mar 9, 2019

Ishpeming- Ernest Keith Gaboury, age 86, lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center, while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Keith was born July 13, 1932 in Ishpeming to Ernest D. and Geraldine (Williams) Gaboury.  He graduated from...

Mar 8, 2019

Ishpeming- Andrea M. Hoevker, age 63 passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Andrea was born in Marquette to the late Andrew and Elma (Wiitanen) Norie.  She grew up in Richmond Township and graduated from Negaunee High School.  Andrea was a member of the Mormon Church.  She enjoyed knitting,...

Mar 6, 2019

Ishpeming- Rosemary L. Clark, age 88, longtime Ishpeming area resident, passed away March 6, 2019 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family and nursing home staff.

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Mar 5, 2019

Republic, MI- Robert D. "Bob" Lahtela, age 76, of 5430 Honey Bee Lane Republic, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette from a sudden illness.

Robert was born in Ishpeming on April 21, 1942, a son of the late Selda (Kerkela) and Donald Lahtela. He attended Republic High School and graduated with...