Ronald G. St. Andre
Jan 19, 2017
Ishpeming Twp- Ronald G. St. Andre, age 84 longtime North Lake resident passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.
Ronald was born December 17, 1932 in Ishpeming to Adlore & Mary (Mongiat) St. Andre. Ron graduated from Ishpeming High School, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...
Irvin H. Korpi
Jan 15, 2017
Ishpeming – Irvin H. Korpi, age 83, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Sunday January 15, 2017 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising where he had resided for the past 7 months.
Irvin was born March 21, 1933 in Ishpeming the son of the late Nestor...
Richard H. Bode
Jan 13, 2017
Marquette – Richard H. Bode age 87 formerly of Florida, passed away on January 13, 2017 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans.
Richard was born on November 30, 1929 in Detroit, MI to the late Fred and Mildred (Juergens) Bode. Richard graduated high school in 1947 and worked as a loan officer for the National Bank...
Darryll J. Larson
Jan 8, 2017
Negaunee – Darryll J. "Grouse" Larson, age 62, of 538 Elm St., Negaunee passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at UP Health System Marquette following a brief illness. Darryll was in the loving care of his family and the UP Home Health and Hospice at the time of his death.
Darryll was born March 31, 1954...
Eric A. Setala
Jan 8, 2017
Republic - Eric A. Setala, age 85, longtime Republic resident, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the UP Health System Bell Hospital. Eric had been a resident at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility for the past 3 years.
Eric was born May 10, 1931 in Loimaa, Finland to the late Rev. Alpo and Lahja (Hacklin)...
Miriam L. Pennala
Jan 5, 2017
Diorite – Miriam L. "Mickey" Pennala age 66, longtime Diorite resident passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 while at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.
Miriam was born on January 29, 1950 in Negaunee, MI to the late Clark and Miriam (Koski) Mongiat. Miriam was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary in Greenwood. In...
Denise M. Anderson
Jan 4, 2017
Ishpeming – Denise M. Anderson, age 92, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2-017 at the Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center (formerly Mather Nursing Center) where she had resided for the past 6 years.
Denise was born November 11, 1924 in Esnux,...
Lloyd G. Cox
Jan 2, 2017
National Mine – Lloyd G. Cox, age 91, former National Mine resident, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had resided for the past year.
Lloyd was born February 26, 1925 in Ishpeming, MI the son...
Judy C. Bess
Dec 31, 2016
Ishpeming- Judy C. Bess, age 71, Ishpeming resident passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming (formerly the Mather Nursing Center).
Judy was born April 6, 1945 in Long Beach, CA to Ford & Mary (Hicks) Farrier. Judy worked as a housekeeper and janitor for many years. She enjoyed cooking, canning, baking, crocheting and...
John "Jack" Junak
Dec 30, 2016
Ishpeming Twp- John "Jack" P. Junak, age 88, Ishpeming Township resident passed away Friday, December 30, 2016.
John was born April 29, 1928 at home in Diorite to the late John E. and Mildred C. (Larmour) Junak. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1946 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Mary L. Manning
Dec 30, 2016
Negaunee – Mary L. Manning, age 61, longtime Negaunee resident of 98 Croix St., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the UP Health System Marquette where she had been a patient for the past month.
Mary was born October 2, 1955 in Ishpeming the daughter...
Barbara D. Perrault
Dec 30, 2016
Ishpeming – Barbara D. Perrault age 93, Ishpeming resident, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at home while in the loving care of her family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.
Barbara was born March 15, 1923 in Ashland, WI to Charles & Emma (Heaney) Dufek. She graduated from DePadua High School in Ashland and received...
Ida Mae Rochon
Dec 26, 2016
Ishpeming- Ida Mae Rochon, age 80 passed away on Monday, December 26 ,2016 while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health & Hospice at Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee where she has resided for the past year.
Ida was born on July 3, 1936 in Humboldt Twp to the Harry &...
Frank "Bob" Nettleton
Dec 26, 2016
West Bloomfield, MI-Frank R. "Bob" Nettleton, age 92 of West Bloomfield and Michigamme passed peacefully on December 26, 2016 at the age of 92 with his loving wife by his side.
Bob was born July 19, 1924 in Duluth, MN to Guy and Emma (nee Raisanen) Nettleton. He is survived by his loving-dedicated...
Betty J. Siltanen
Dec 26, 2016
Ishpeming- Betty J. Siltanen, age 88, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming (formerly Mather Nursing Center) where she has resided for the past 5 years.
Betty was born December 19, 1928 in Negaunee to Albert & Hilma (Hardy) Hill. She graduated from Negaunee High School. Betty worked as a waitress at her...
Gilbert Robert Beckmann
Dec 25, 2016
Ishpeming – Gilbert R. Beckmann Jr., age 62 of 1505 Randall Dr. passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at home while in the loving care of his family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.
Gilbert was born in Hancock, MI to the late Gilbert Sr. and Cecelia (Gamache) Beckmann. He was a graduate of the Republic...
Jim Smith
Dec 25, 2016
James (Jim) McKenzie Smith
Ishpeming - James (Jim) McKenzie Smith, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away Sunday, December 25th, 2016, under the caring staff of D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans and with his family by his side after battling courageously with various debilitating illnesses over the years.
Jim was born on February 20th, 1948 in Menomonie,...
Francis J. Leone
Dec 21, 2016
Ishpeming – Francis J. Leone, age 69, of 717 W. Empire St., #203B passed away at his home in Ishpeming on December 21, 2016.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home.
Peter J. Argall
Dec 20, 2016
Negaunee - Peter J. Argall, age 60 of 240 S. Healy Ave passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at home while in the loving care of his family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice, following a short battle with cancer. Peter was born in Ishpeming on May 22, 1956 to the late Eugene and Betty (Lee) Aragll. He...
Shirley A. Laakso
Dec 18, 2016
DIORITE, Mich. — Shirley Ann Laakso, age 85, of 165 Granite St., Champion (Diorite Location), passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born March 9, 1931, in North Lake Location in Ishpeming Township to Clifford and Viola...
