Obituaries

May 29, 2025

Ishpeming/Iron River- Elaine A. Zaiki, age 92, longtime Ishpeming and Iron River resident, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2025 at her home, while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Elaine was born in Iron River on March 6, 1933, daughter of the late Walter and Audrey (Gehloff) King. She...

May 21, 2025

Tilden Township, MI – James M. "Jim" Grove, age 82, a longtime resident of Tilden Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Jim was born on September 14, 1942, in Negaunee, MI, to the late Norris and Margaret (Hebert)...

May 18, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – Jerald C. "Jerry" Hager, age 72, a lifelong resident of Ishpeming, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Jerry was born on December 13, 1952, in Marquette, Michigan, to the late Carl and Ruth (Carlson) Hager. He was a graduate of Ishpeming High School, class of 1971. He spent his life in the Upper...

May 17, 2025

Ishpeming- Donald "Buster" Harmala, age 66, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 17, 2025 at his home.

Buster was born in Ishpeming on November 29, 1958, son of the late Donald C. Harmala, and Jean E. (Besander) Harmala. He attended Ishpeming Public Schools with the class of 1977, and soon after enlisted in the...

May 15, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – John B. Paveglio, age 95, a longtime resident of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.

Born in Marquette, MI, on June 24, 1929, John was the son of the late Guido and Mary (Portale) Paveglio. He grew up in Negaunee and proudly enlisted in...

May 12, 2025

Ishpeming- Yvonne G. Krellwitz, age 67, longtime area resident, passed away early in the morning on Monday May 12, 2025 while in the loving care of her family, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Yvonne was in Detroit on May 28, 1957, daughter of the late Lloyd and Violet (Brow) Hersha. The family moved to the...

May 7, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – Colleen A. "Cokey" Bertucci, age 90, of Ishpeming Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

Born in Ishpeming on April 3, 1935, to Clarence and Charlotte (Williams) Kemp, Cokey was a lifelong resident of the...

May 5, 2025

Ishpeming, MI - Joanne Perry, age 95, a cherished longtime resident of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 5, 2025, at UP Health System – Marquette.

Born in Marquette on June 16, 1929, Joanne was the daughter of Dorothy M. (Johnston) and Joseph H. DeRocher. She grew up in Marquette...

May 2, 2025

"Tonight, when you look up, don't think of them as stars.

Think of them as porch lights welcoming her safely home."

Donna Pauline LeSage, of Ishpeming was called home to the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2025, under the care of Marquette County Medical Care Facility staff, Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice and her...

Apr 28, 2025

Ishpeming, MI - Wayne W. Talus, age 80, a longtime resident of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming.

Wayne was born in Hancock, Michigan, on January 31, 1945, a son of the late Elma I. (Kangas) and Wayne A. Talus. He was a graduate of Ishpeming High...

Apr 23, 2025

Forsyth Twp, MI - It is with profound sadness we share the news that Miles Orion Kerkela, infant son of Alicia A. Kerkela and Zebron P. Dahms, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Miles was born at UP Health System Bell on March 13, 2025. Although he only spent 6 short weeks here on Earth,...

Apr 19, 2025

Marquette / Champion, MI - Julie A. Johnson, age 88, former longtime Champion resident passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, while in the loving care of her family, staff members of  Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Julie was born in Negaunee, MI on May 16, 1936, a daughter of the...

Apr 18, 2025

Ishpeming Twp, MI- Peter Audubon Engstrom, age 73, of Ishpeming Township passed away at his home on Friday, April 18, 2025, while in the loving care of his wife Sandi and U.P. Home Health & Hospice.

Peter was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on August 26, 1951, a son, of the late Albert A. and Barbara S. (Jenkins)...

Apr 17, 2025

Saint Michael, MN- Diana Christine (Denn) Petrosky, age 74, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers on April 17, 2025.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Diana was born on August 14, 1950, to Paul Donald and Patricia Eileen (Cargo) Denn in Marquette, Michigan, the first of six children.  ...

Apr 15, 2025

Gwinn, MI – William F. Dowe, age 88, and former resident of Sawyer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti in Marquette, where he had lived for nearly two years.

Born on February 7, 1937, in Detroit, William was the son of the late Flora and Clarence Dowe. He...

Apr 14, 2025

Forsyth Twp, MI- David D. Niemisto, age 31 of Forsyth Twp lost his battle with kidney failure on Monday, April 14, 2025.

David was born on July 26, 1993, the son of Dennis J. Niemisto and Tiffany R. Lindroos. He attended Ishpeming Public Schools.

David worked construction for many years, most recent was Seelen's Home...

Apr 13, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Kathryn "Pat" Patricia Hallum, age 90, Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette.

Pat was born in Duluth, MN on February 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Kathryn Elizabeth Sowers and Leo Matthew Shykes.

Pat attended St. Jean's School in Duluth, MN and graduated in...

Apr 9, 2025

Ishpeming- Steven M. Durand, age 61, Ishpeming Twp. resident, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at his home.

Steven was born in Ishpeming on July 11, 1963, son of Lois (Annala) Durand and the late Leonard Durand. He attended Ishpeming High School and was a graduate with the class of 1981. Following graduation he went on...

Apr 8, 2025

Curtis E. Hosking

Ishpeming, MI - Curtis Eugene Hosking passed away on April 8, 2025 at the age of 82 , after a short stay at MediLodge of Munising.

Curtis was born on June 5, l942, the son of Eugene and Dorothy Hosking, and lived in Ishpeming for most of his life. Curtis graduated from...

Apr 5, 2025

National Mine, MI - Philip M. Hill, age 95, a longtime resident of National Mine, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Phil was born on September 17, 1929, in National Mine, Michigan, to the late Gust and Ida J. (Aho) Hill. He spent his childhood in National Mine, beginning school in 1934...