Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Patricia Ann (Heikkila) Holli, age 87, lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at home holding hands with her loved ones.

Patricia was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on May 5, 1937, a daughter of the late Elmer and Elma (Helstein) Heikkila.  Patt lived a full and vibrant life. After graduating from...

Feb 20, 2025

Negaunee, MI – David A. "Nimitz" Palmer, age 71, of 705 Maas St., Negaunee, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, while en route to UPHS Marquette.

David was born in Marquette, Michigan, on July 23, 1953, a son of the late Lorraine D. (Huotari) and Jack H. Palmer. He was a 1971 graduate of Houghton High School....

Feb 20, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Rosemary Kutchie, age 88, of Ishpeming, Michigan passed away peacefully at Marquette County Medical Care Facility with family by her side on February 20, 2025.

A long time Ishpeming resident, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Morin) Peterson. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Clarence Kutchie, sister...

Feb 20, 2025

Brett Wayne French, age 63, Ishpeming Township resident passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Brett was born in Wausau, WI on December 24, 1961, a son of the late Terry W. and Faith E. (Emlinger) French. Brett graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School, Class of 1980 and received his bachelor's in biology and chemistry, then his master's...

Feb 18, 2025

Ishpeming, MI - Donald James Mattson, 84, longtime resident of Cooper Lake Road, passed away peacefully on February 18 at MCMCF following a lengthy illness.

Donald was born on June 30,1940 in Chassell, MI the son of Elmer and Pearl (Lauluma) Mattson. Don graduated from Chassell High School in 1958, then went to Northern Michigan University on...

Feb 17, 2025

A beautiful radiant loving soul left our earth-bound presence and was called home into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday February, 17, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems Marquette while in the care of EMS staff and her family at the hospital.  Barb was currently under the loving care of the staff at the Marquette County Medical Care...

Feb 16, 2025

Ishpeming Twp, MI- Aidan Dean "EE" Martin, age 22, Ishpeming Township resident

passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, while in the loving care of his family and

Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Aidan was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on October 4, 2002, to Lassandra J. Lampi and

Jesse D....

Feb 15, 2025

Ely Twp, MI- James Alvin Fegan, age 89, former long-time Ely Township resident and a recent resident of Teal Lake Senior Living Community, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming.

James was born in Sault St Marie, MI on March 20, 1935, a son of the late Alvin and Frances...

Feb 14, 2025

Bruce S Sanders (82). It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Bruce S. Sanders. Bruce passed peacefully on February 14, 2025, with loved ones at his side.

Bruce suffered from a quick onset of irreversible kidney failure. He was born on November 28, 1942, in Ishpeming, Michigan to Charles and Harriet Sanders....

Feb 13, 2025

Ishpeming- Allen J. Anttila, age 80, lifelong Ishpeming resident, passed away on February 13, 2025, at the SKLD Nursing Home in Bloomfield Hills where he recently moved, while in the loving care of his family, and nursing home staff.

Allen was born in Ishpeming on September 9, 1944, son of the late Ed and Angela (Luca) Anttila....

Feb 11, 2025

Ishpeming- Bruce Allan Swenor, age 57, longtime area resident, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at his home.

Bruce was born in Marquette, on May 14, 1967, son of the late Donald Swenor and Marilyn Schofield. He was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School. Following graduation he worked for Harvey Oil, WalMart, and at the...

Feb 11, 2025

Keith "Beavis" Michael Carlson, lifelong Ely Township resident, passed away February 11, 2025, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.  His bravery in the face of this insidious disease and his physical and spiritual toughness remains an inspiration to all who knew him.  He is now in the arms of his beloved mother, Penny Joan Carlson, and his grandfather,...

Feb 10, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – Daniel T. "Jocko" Junak, Sr., age 66, a longtime Ishpeming Township resident, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Daniel was born in Ishpeming on October 24, 1958, the son of the late Jean R. (Plankey) and Thomas W. Junak, Jr. Known as "Jocko" since...

Feb 10, 2025

Ishpeming- Ruth A. Doney, age 89, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Monday February 10, 2025 at UP Health System Bell while in the loving care of her family, and hospital staff.

Ruth was born at her family home on October 24, 1935, daughter of the late Werner and Elizabeth (Mayry) Wirtala. She grew up in Ishpeming...

Feb 8, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Mary B. Pennala, age 79, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born in Jackson, MI on September 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Veronica June and Frank Clarence St. Amour.

Mary worked various jobs locally including newspaper delivery for the Mining Journal, driving...

Feb 6, 2025

Ishpeming, MI - Judith Ann Anderson, age 85, longtime Green Creek resident, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette.

Judith was born on April 20, 1939, in Ishpeming, MI, to the late Lempi A. (Aho) and Michael G. Pietro. She grew up in National Mine, where she fondly remembered walking through the...

Feb 4, 2025

Ishpeming- Cynthia Lynn DeCaire, age 64, former Negaunee resident, and longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Tuesday February 4, 2025, at her home while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Cynthia was born on December 31, 1960, in Marquette, daughter of the late William and Phyllis (Kangas) Bleau. She grew...

Feb 2, 2025

Ishpeming- Lolita "Rosebud" Barry, age 84, lifelong area resident, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2025 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family, and nursing home staff.

Rosebud was born on August 30, 1940 in Champion, MI, daughter of the late Robert I. and Jean K. Pascoe. She grew...

Feb 2, 2025

Saline, MI- Kathryn Lynn Nelson, age 52, of Saline, Michigan passed away at a group home after years of battling various health issues on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Katie was born February 7, 1972, to Timothy Hilary Rumptz and the late Patricia Mary (Kryston) Rumptz. On May 15, 1998, she married Kevin John Nelson on Grand Cayman...

Jan 30, 2025

Ishpeming Township - Cheryl Ann Frederickson, age 62, passed away on January 30, 2025, due to complications from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Cheryl was born on December 21, 1962, the daughter of Donald and Kathryn (Lundin) Frederickson. She was a graduate of the Westwood High School, Class of 1981 and attended Northern Michigan University. She...