Obituaries

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Harley "Bud" Clickner

Harley "Bud" Clickner

Dec 27, 2017

Ishpeming – Harley E. Clickner, age 88, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 while in the loving care of his sons, staff at the Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee where he had been residing and the UP Home Health and Hospice.

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Elaine Heliste

Elaine Heliste

Dec 27, 2017

Republic – L. Elaine Heliste, age 95, of Republic, passed away at 1:42PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Pastor Kevin Kaiser.

Elaine was born on August 5, 1922 in Republic a daughter of Jalmer and Fannie (Juusola) Hendrickson. She was a graduate of the...

Lorraine Alice Adams

Lorraine Alice Adams

Dec 27, 2017

Ishpeming - Lorraine Alice Adams, 84, of 124 North Camp Road, Ishpeming, passed away peacefully in her hometown late on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was, as always, surrounded by her family and their love. Lorraine was born on October 5, 1933, in Ishpeming, the daughter of the late Werner and Elizabeth (Mayry) Wirtala, both...

Ronald M. Korpi

Ronald M. Korpi

Dec 24, 2017

Ishpeming - Ronald M. Korpi, age 78 of 2095 Southwood Dr., Tilden Twp., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at the Marquette Co Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where he had resided since Dec. 18 th .

Ron was born January 4, 1939 in Ishpeming the...

Melvin "Sluggo" Poylio

Melvin "Sluggo" Poylio

Dec 24, 2017

Republic - Melvin C. "Sluggo" Poylio, age 84, a life long Republic resident, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at UP Health System Marquette.

Melvin was born September 22, 1933 in Ishpeming to the late Charles J. and Martha E. (Hakala) Poylio. He served his country in the U.S. Army from July 1956 until his honorable discharge...

Margaret Haukkala

Margaret Haukkala

Dec 24, 2017

Ishpeming Twp- Margaret Haukkala, age 96 formerly of North Lake location passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Lighthouse at Ishpeming where she has resided for the past 12 years.

Margaret was born March 27, 1921 in Ishpeming to Anthony and Genevieve (Bertucci) Barbiere, she was proud of her Italian heritage (100%). She attended Ishpeming High...

Florence J. Kipling

Florence J. Kipling

Dec 23, 2017

Negaunee – Florence J. Kipling, age 98, resident of the Teal Lake Senior Living Facility passed away on Saturday December 23,2 017 at UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming.

Florence was born August 17, 1919 to Howard and Florence Tonkin in Negaunee, MI. She was a graduate...

Mary A. Hughes

Mary A. Hughes

Dec 22, 2017

Ishpeming Twp- Mary A. Hughes, age 80 of 1575 Glenwood Lane Ishpeming passed away Friday December 22, 2017 at UP Health System Marquette.

Mary was born March 25, 1937 in Marinette, WI to the late Edward A. and Agnes V. (Pigeon) DeChambeau. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1955 and received an Associate Degree from...

Allen W. Koivula

Allen W. Koivula

Dec 17, 2017

Ishpeming Twp- Allen W. Koivula, age 71 Ishpeming Township resident passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his residence.

Allen was born February 2, 1946 in Ishpeming to the late Martin W. and Anna V. (Trondson) Koivula.  He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1964 and served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Allen...

Austen Jeffrey Larson

Austen Jeffrey Larson

Dec 17, 2017

Ishpeming- Austen J. Larson, age 22, of Ishpeming Township passed away while at home on Sunday December 17, 2017.

Austen was born in Ishpeming on November 7, 1995 to Jeffrey Larson and Jennifer Mackey. He grew up in the Ishpeming area, graduating from Westwood High School class of 2014. Austen was currently serving...

Elmer J. Juntila

Elmer J. Juntila

Dec 14, 2017

Ishpeming – Elmer J. Juntila, age 84, lifelong Ishpeming area resident passed away on Thursday December 14, 2017 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility surrounded by his loving family.

Elmer was born July 17, 1933 in Ishpeming, MI to the late John and Hilma (Honkala) Juntila....

Mamie A. Anderson

Mamie A. Anderson

Dec 13, 2017

Ishpeming – Mamie A. Anderson, age 91, longtime Ishpeming resident died peacefully on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at the UP Health System Marquette.

Mamie was born to Uno and Martha (Pari) Hakala on March 23, 1926 on a farm in Iron River, MI. In 1956 she moved to Ishpeming....

Allen F. Maki

Allen F. Maki

Dec 11, 2017

Ishpeming, MI- Allen Felix Maki, age 90 former Champion and Ishpeming resident passed away Monday, December 12, 2017 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he has resided since 2014.

Allen was born March 27, 1927 in Republic to the late Felix and Imbie (Tuomi) Maki. He graduated from Republic High School. Allen enlisted...

Florence (Kostrova) Mikkola

Florence (Kostrova) Mikkola

Dec 7, 2017

Champion – Florence G. Mikkola, age 102, longtime Champion resident passed away on Thursday December 7, 2017 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where she had been a resident for the past 3 years.

Florence was born October 12, 1915 in Pound, WI the daughter of...

Dennis Dale Valenti

Dennis Dale Valenti

Dec 7, 2017

Republic – Dennis D. Valenti, age 68 of Republic, MI passed away with his family by his side after a brave struggle with pancreatic cancer on December 7, 2017 in Suamico, WI.

Dennis was born in Negaunee, MI on June 7, 1949 to Marian (Anderson) Basal and the late Nicholas Valenti. He was employed in his early...

Kenneth Earl Martin

Kenneth Earl Martin

Nov 29, 2017

Republic- Kenneth E. Martin age 87, of 453 Republic Ave. passed away on November 29, 2017 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans while in the loving care of his family and nursing home staff.

Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1930 to the late Rufus and Mae (Windahl) Martin. He grew up in...

Francis J. Wallace

Francis J. Wallace

Nov 25, 2017

Michigamme- Francis J. Wallace, age 94 longtime Michigamme resident passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family, staff at MCMCF, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Francis is survived by 4 children: LeRoy (Sharon) Wallace of Michigamme, Francis (Patty) Wallace Jr. of Harvey, Michael...

Agnes "Jane" Santora

Agnes "Jane" Santora

Nov 20, 2017

Ishpeming - Agnes J. "Jane" Santora, age 93, longtime resident of 950 Co Rd. 496 in Ely Twp. passed away on Monday November 20, 2017 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility where she had been a resident for nearly a month.

Jane was born August 13, 1924 in McFarland, MI to the late Henry "Harry" and...

Randolph "Randy" O. Anderson

Randolph "Randy" O. Anderson

Nov 19, 2017

Ishpeming- Randolph O. Anderson, age 88 of 2111 Prairie Ave, Ishpeming passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of family, staff at MCMCF and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Randolph was born November 23, 1928 in Ishpeming to Hilmer and Hilda (Fosmoe) Anderson. He graduated from...

Paul Joseph Roberts

Paul Joseph Roberts

Nov 16, 2017

Arcadia, CA – Paul Joseph Roberts, age 83, of 171 Elkins Place Arcadia, California passed away at his home on Thursday November 16, 2017 while under the loving care of his family.

Paul was born in Negaunee, Michigan on September 25, 1934 to the late Jack and Carmen (Rappazini) Roberts.

Paul attended the St. Paul...

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