Obituaries

Jul 8, 2018

Harvey – David J. Leece, age 78, of Chocolay Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at UP Health System Marquette where he had been a patient since July 5.

Dave was born May 12, 1940 in Negaunee, the son of the late Stanley and Lois "Eunice" (Tregembo) Leece.  He grew up in Palmer and was...

Jul 7, 2018

Ishpeming- Cindy L. Latvala, age 60, longtime Diorite area resident, passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 at U.P. Health System Marquette while in the loving care of her family.

Cindy was born in Ishpeming on July 13, 1957 to the late Ronald Polkki and Marion (LaBeau) Salson. She attended Diorite School, Ishpeming High School and was a...

Jul 6, 2018

Ishpeming- Janet M. Wentela, 88, formerly of York St. in Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on July 6 th , 2018 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Janet was born on August 17 th , 1929 in Ishpeming to Gust Holm and Myrtle (Carlson) Holm. She graduated from Ishpeming High School class of 1947. Janet...

Jul 3, 2018

Michigamme – Mary M. "Peggy" Barauskas, age 74, of 21941 S. Olson Lake Dr., Spurr Twp. passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had been a resident for the past week.

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Jul 2, 2018

Ely Twp.- Carrie H. Emanuelson, age 81, life long area resident, passed away in Ishpeming on Monday July 2, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Carrie was born August 18, 1936 in Champion the daughter of the late Reino and Elizabeth (Harvey)...

Jul 1, 2018

Marquette – Ricky Lee O'Donnell, age 48, of Marquette, MI passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center while under the loving care of his family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice following a short battle with cancer.

Ricky was born Aug. 30, 1969 in Baraboo, WI the...

Jun 27, 2018

Ishpeming – David A. "Grip" Croschere Sr., age 60, of 5593 Co. Rd. CD in Ely Twp. was pronounced dead on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at him home of natural causes.

Dave was born November 8, 1957 in Marquette, MI the son of Elizabeth "Betty" (King) and the late Lloyd Croschere Sr.  He was a graduate of...

Jun 26, 2018

Ishpeming- Gail L. Longtine, age 69, lifelong area resident passed away unexpectedly Tuesday June 26, 2018.

Gail was born on January 31, 1949 in Marquette to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Morin) Verran. She attended Negaunee Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1968.

Gail was a member of the St. John the Evangelist...

Jun 22, 2018

Negaunee – Dennis P. "Ozzie" Altobello, age 76, of 205 E. Clark St., Negaunee passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 while in the loving care of his family at UP Health System Marquette where he had been a patient for the past day.

Ozzie was born November 19, 1941 in Marquette to the late Paul and...

Jun 20, 2018

Ishpeming- Darlene G. Chapman, age 86 of 204 Ready St. Ishpeming passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, staff at MCMFC and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Darlene was born in Ishpeming on August 24, 1931 to Wilfred and Betty (LaJoie) Ayotte. She...

Jun 19, 2018

Negaunee- Signe D. Carter, age 99, longtime area resident, passed away Tuesday June 19, 2018 at the Eastwood Nursing Center while in the loving care of her family and the Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Signe was born in Negaunee on March 4, 1919 to the late Samuel and Lena (Helmsdorfer) Kivisto. She worked as a...

Jun 19, 2018

Ishpeming Twp- Ernest A. "Ernie" Borlace, age 72 of 100 Stoneville Road Ishpeming passed away Tuesday June 19, 2018 at UP Health System Marquette Hospice Suite while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Ernest was born August 5, 1945 in Ishpeming to...

Jun 19, 2018

Ishpeming – Gina C. Tassone, age 54 – we lost our loving daughter, sister, and aunt on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, after a long battle with bipolar disorder.

Gina was a free spirit! When she put her mind to something, there was no stopping her. She loved animals and the outdoors. She enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, and...

Jun 15, 2018

Ishpeming – Syme H. Niemi, age 96, longtime Ishpeming area resident, went to be with her Savior on June 15, 2018 while a resident at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Syme was born July 7, 1921 to Paul and Gustava (Nyman) Koski on the family homestead in Ewen, MI.  She was a graduate of...

Jun 13, 2018

Ishpeming – Anita M. Pope, age 83, of 1130 Highland Circle, Apt #1, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had been a resident for the past 6 weeks.

Anita was born March 9, 1935 in Calumet, MI the daughter of the late Waino and Mayme...

Jun 13, 2018

Ishpeming- Dorothy A. Waters, age 91 of 524 Poplar St. Ishpeming passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while in the loving care of her family, staff at MCMCF and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Dorothy was born October 15, 1926 in Ishpeming to William and Anna (Tapani) Hemmila....

Jun 8, 2018

North Lake Loc.- Dona M. Nelson, age 86 life long North Lake resident passed away Friday June 8, 2018 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while in the loving care of her family, staff at MCMCF and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Dona was born November 30, 1931 in Ishpeming to George and Sylvia...

Jun 7, 2018

Ishpeming – Nancy L. (Morcom) Loven, age 63, of 417 Salisbury St., Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at UP Health System Marquette where she had been a patient for the past week, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.

Nancy was born January 20, 1955...

Jun 5, 2018

Champion- Robert J. Pearce, age 88, long time Clarksburg area resident, peacefully passed away June 5, 2018 at his home while in the loving care of his family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Robert was born on February 13, 1930 in Detroit, MI to the late Samuel and Margaret (DeCaire) Pearce. He spent his working...

Jun 5, 2018

Ishpeming- Robert W. Olds, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Bob was born March 15, 1926 in Ishpeming to Russell W. and Allison (Crisp) Olds. He graduated from Ishpeming High School and then joined the Army in April 1944. He served in the European...