Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Ishpeming, MI- James E. "Roxie" Lawson, age 97, passed away at 1:39 pm on January 25, 2019, in the loving care of his daughters at his home on Euclid St. in Ishpeming.

Jim was born to Lois and James Lawson on January 24, 1922, in Ishpeming's North Lake Location.  He retired as Vice President and Trust Officer...

Jan 22, 2019

Ishpeming- Donald G. Magnuson, age 89, longtime Ishpeming and Champion area resident, passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2019 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans.

Donald was born in Ishpeming on September 10, 1929 to the late George and Eva (St. Andre) Magnuson. He graduated from Republic High School, class of 1947. Following graduation Donald served...

Jan 22, 2019

Hancock/Ishpeming, MI- Carolyn M. "Lynn" Rundman age 86 longtime Ishpeming resident passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Portage Pointe in Hancock.

Carolyn was born April 7, 1932 in Medford, WI to Albert and Florence (Capelle) Pries.  She graduated from Medford High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University in Elementary Education. ...

Jan 20, 2019

Republic- Daniel A. "Mousey" Saari, age 66, longtime Republic resident passed away on Sunday January 20, 2019 at his home.

Daniel was born on March 16, 1952 in Marquette to the late Soini and Mary (Ringuette) Saari. He attended Republic Schools before enlisting in the United States Army to serve his country. He was a lifelong Republic...

Jan 18, 2019

Ishpeming, MI - Martha F. Nelson, age 94, of 512 E. High St. Ishpeming, MI, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 while in the loving care of her granddaughter and her family and the Lake Superior Hospice.

Martha was born in Finlayson, MN on December 19, 1924, a daughter of the late Fanny O. (Koivisto) and...

Jan 17, 2019

Republic – Steven F. Rominiecki, age 56, of 7608 Oak Dr., Republic passed away on Thursday January 17, 2019 at his home following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  He was in the care of family and friends along with the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

Steven was born December 20, 1962 in San Diego, CA...

Jan 14, 2019

Julianne M. LaMere, age 84 of Greenville, formerly of Champion, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital.

She was born the daughter of Oke & Kaarina (Heilala) Saari and they precede her in death.  Also preceding Julianne in death is her husband, Wallace LaMere; two sons, Ronald & Phillip LaMere; daughter-in-law,...

Jan 13, 2019

National Mine – Lois J. Toy, age 92, longtime National Mine resident passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility while under the loving care of the MCMCF staff and her friend, Ilene Mattson.

Lois was born April 20, 1926 in Ishpeming, the daughter of the late Frederick B. Sr. and...

Jan 12, 2019

Ishpeming, MI- Dr. Bruce R. Turino, 68, returned to the Lord on Saturday morning, January 12, 2019, at the Teal Lake Assisted Living Facility, under the loving care of family, nursing staff, and U.P. Home Health and Hospice, after a 1year battle with cancer. He had resided there for 1 day.   Prior to that, he resided at 475 S....

Jan 7, 2019

Republic – James S. DuMoulin, age 82, of 175 Hemlock St., Republic passed away early on monday morning January 7, 2019 at his home.  He had been in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

James was born Feb 2, 1936 in Belvidere, IL the son of the late Joseph...

Jan 7, 2019

Marquette- Laura J. Sloney, age 100 passed away Monday January 7, 2019 at Mill Creek Assisted Living-Memory Care Unit while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Laura was born April 24, 1918 at home in Humboldt Twp., MI to Viljo "William" and Maria (Humalamaki) Mattila.  Her mother passed away shortly...

Jan 6, 2019

Ishpeming- David M. Ackland Jr., age 58 of Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday January 6, 2019 while at his home.

David was born in Marquette on May 6, 1960 to David and Kathleen (Heikkinen) Ackland. He grew up in Ishpeming and attended Westwood High School, graduating with the class of 1978. He then...

Jan 1, 2019

Ishpeming – Shirley I. Salo, age 89, lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided since this past July.

Shirley was born June 21, 1929 in Hastings, MN the daughter of the late Adolph and Martha (Lummukka) Ollila and moved to Ishpeming...

Dec 31, 2018

Ishpeming- Peter Francis LeSage was born in Ishpeming on January 2, 1946 the 4th child to Leonard LeSage and Helen Matheson LeSage.

He attended Ishpeming area schools and graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1964. He enjoyed music as part of the drum and bugle Corp "The Blue Notes" and aslo played drums in the local band...

Dec 28, 2018

Michigamme – Mark C. Swendsen, age 61, of Michigamme passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 following a brief flu.

Mark was born in Highland Park, MI and moved to the Upper Peninsula in his youth.  He was a graduate of the Westwood High School. Mark owned and operated Marquette Supply Co. for many years, retiring in...

Dec 23, 2018

Gloria Mae Christopherson (nee Auerbach) age 89, of Ishpeming peacefully passed away Sunday, December 23 rd , 2018 at her home.

She was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, January 17, 1929 to Caesar J. and Carol V. (Throne) Auerbach. Her father was a U.S. Army Chaplain and Presbyterian Pastor.  The family moved several times, eventually settling in...

Dec 20, 2018

Ishpeming- Suzanne E. Heilala, age 77 of 716 Wabash St. Ishpeming passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center while in the care of UP Home Health and Hospice.

Suzanne was born May 15, 1941 in Ishpeming to the late Russell T. and Lottie V. (Bess) Argall Sr.  She worked...

Dec 19, 2018

Victor Severs Reid, 93, long time resident of Honor, MI, and mostrecently a resident of Ishpeming, Mi, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loving family while under the care of UP Home Health and Hospice.

Victor was born on November 11, 1925 in Ravenna, MI to the late William and...

Dec 19, 2018

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On the morning of December 19, 2018 Rose Marie (Armitage) Lewis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

She was born to the late John and Rose (Bertucci)...

Dec 15, 2018

Ishpeming – Alice J. Haapala, age 88, former Diorite Loc. resident passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Alice was born Feb. 19, 1930 in Republic the daughter of the late James and Josephine (St. Andre) LaBeau.  She grew up in Republic and was a graduate of the...