Obituaries

Sep 28, 2016

Michigamme, MI - Mathew David "Mat" Querfeld passed away at the age of 33 on September 28th, 2016.

He was born in Santa Rosa, California on May 3rd, 1983. His proud parents are Marti Querfeld and the late David K Querfeld. As a young child he lived...

Sep 27, 2016

Ishpeming – William B. Larson, age 79, of 415 South Camp Road in Ishpeming, and longtime Ishpeming businessman, passed away suddenly on Tuesday 27, 2016 in the Emergency Room at UP Health System Marquette. Bill was born February 6, 1937 in Ironwood, MI the son of the late Hilding and Esther Lillian (Beckwith) Larson. He grew up in Ironwood until...

Sep 23, 2016

Republic- Dan John Mitchell, 73 of Republic, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the UP Health System Marquette.

Dan was born May 2, 1943 in Ishpeming, Michigan to Marian Louise (Keast) and Paul Clyde Mitchell.

Dan was a passionate man, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening and constant putzing.  Dan was...

Sep 17, 2016

Ishpeming- Steven R. Chartre, age 43, Ishpeming resident passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 as a result of a boating accident on Lake Superior. Steven was born November 9, 1972 in Ishpeming to Raymond & Kay (Lanyon) Chartre.  He attended school in Negaunee and received an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Computer Network Systems and Security in 2013...

Sep 17, 2016

Ishpeming – Gloria L. Kangas, age 87 of 200 Saginaw St., Ishpeming passed away on Saturday September 17, 2016 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while under the loving care of her niece Sherry Fredin, the staff members at MCMCF and Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice.

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Sep 15, 2016

Ishpeming – Raymond S. "Ace" Windsand, age 96, longtime resident of 1850 North Lake Dr. in Ishpeming passed away on Thursday September 15, 2016 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He had been in the loving care of his family, staff members at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans and the Lake Superior Hospice at the time...

Sep 14, 2016

Brainerd, MN – Pirjo Liisa Hill, age 73 of 1501 S.E. 8th St. Apt. 2, Brainerd, MN 56401 and former Ishpeming resident passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 while in the loving care of her family. Pirjo was born April 22, 1943 in Lappeenranta, Finland to Johan & Vieno (Kynsilehto) Poytakangas. She was raised near...

Sep 11, 2016

Ishpeming – David M. Etelamaki, age 74, of 1670 Ellsworth St., Ishpeming passed away at UP Health System Marquette on Sunday September 11, 2016. David was born September 12, 1941 in Ishpeming the son of the late William T. and Senia M. (Huhta) Etelamaki. David was a graduate of the Negaunee High School, Class of 1960. David served in the...

Sep 9, 2016

Ishpeming- Ralph C. "Riffa" Goethe Sr., age 87, of 312 W. Ridge St., Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at his home while in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Ralph was born December 3, 1928 in Ishpeming the son of the late Werner and Gertrude "Jennie" (Brulin) Goethe. Ralph...

Sep 8, 2016

Ishpeming- Michael J. Coluccio, "Mike," age 92, a life long Ishpeming resident passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Mike was born March 14, 1924 in Ishpeming to John & Lucy (Barbiere) Coluccio. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1942. Following graduation...

Sep 8, 2016

Ishpeming- Salvatore R. Nardi, age 84 life long Ishpeming resident passed away Thursday September 8, 2016 at the UP Health System Marquette. Salvatore was born October 2, 1931 in Ishpeming to Vito A. & Rose (Leone) Nardi. He graduated from Ishpeming High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed on the...

Sep 5, 2016

Ishpeming - William "Bill" A. Thomas, age 67, an Ishpeming resident, passed away Monday September 5, 2016 at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Bill was born on October 7, 1948 in Lansing, MI to Albert and Helen Thomas. He graduated from Western Michigan University 1978 as a Physician Assistant....

Sep 4, 2016

Palmer- Anne Marie Michell, age 62 of Palmer passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming while in the loving care of her family, the staff at MCMCF and UP Home Health & Hospice. Anne was born May 5, 1954 in Marquette to the late George & Shirley (Cudahy) Pepin. Anne was a...

Sep 2, 2016

Michigamme – Shirley M. Niemi, age 75, longtime Michigamme resident passed away on Friday September 2, 2016 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming Twp. where she had been a resident since Oct of 2013. Shirley was born March 15, 1941 in Michigamme, MI, the daughter of the late Jalmer and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Lakonen. She attended the Michigamme School and...

Aug 30, 2016

Ishpeming Twp. - Richard J. Fraser, age 70, of 100 S. Daisy St., Ishpeming Twp. passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home while in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. Richard was born August 22, 1946 in Ishpeming to Michael E. "Ted" & Pearl (Argall) Fraser Sr.. He...

Aug 29, 2016

Ishpeming- Ethan Robert Cowling, 6 years of age went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 28, 2016 at his home at 1163 S. Pine St. in Ishpeming. Ethan was born on October 22, 2009 in Marquette to Michael P. & Elisa L. (Pittsley) Cowling. Ethan was a loving little boy that we were blessed to have in...

Aug 24, 2016

Ishpeming- Donald R. Doney age 84 of 618 E. Empire St. Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday August 24, 2016 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family, staff at MCMFC, and UP Home Health & Hospice. Donald was born November 13, 1931 in Ishpeming to Bartlett & Eleanor (Anderson) Doney. Don graduated from Ishpeming High...

Aug 24, 2016

Ishpeming – Ruby Forchini, age 85, formerly of 316 Salisbury St., Ishpeming passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at UPHS Marquette. She had recently resided at the Marquette Co Medical Care Facility for the past 5 months. Ruby was born September 8, 1930 in Negaunee the daughter of the late George and Mabel (Roberts) Mager. Ruby grew up in...

Aug 23, 2016

Ishpeming – Angelo P. Tasson, age 86, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on August 23, 2016 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had resided since Dec. of 2013. Angelo was born June 4, 1930 in Ishpeming the son of the late Michael and Teresa (Artuso) Tasson. He grew up in Ishpeming and was a graduate...

Aug 22, 2016

Ishpeming- Richard Laitinen, age 60, Ishpeming resident passed away Monday August 22, 2016 at the Mather Nursing Center. Richard was born December 15, 1955 in Ishpeming to John & Anita (Steinmetz) Laitinen. He attended St. Johns Catholic School in Ishpeming and graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1974. Richard worked as a wastewater technician. Richard is survived by a sister...