Obituaries

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...

Jan 27, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Paul Stephen Kish, age 75, Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette while in the loving care of his wife Kathy, U.P. Home Health and Hospice and staff at Norlite.

Paul was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 15, 1949, a son of the late Dorothy...

Jan 20, 2025

Ishpeming, MI- Pamela Anne Eleanor Nault, age 72, an Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at UP Health System Marquette, MI.

Pamela was born in Escanaba MI. on August 19, 1952, the daughter of the late Stanley and Jenny (Viitala) Vachon. Pamela graduated from St. Ignace LaSalle High School in 1970, she then attended...

Jan 18, 2025

Ishpeming Twp. Barbara Hilliker, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, while residing at the Mill Creek Memory Care Facility under the loving care of her children, UP Home Health and Hospice and Memory Care Aids at Mill Creek.

Barbara was born in Turin Township, Michigan on June 24, 1940, daughter to the late...

Jan 17, 2025

Ishpeming, MI - Teresa Jill Lindstrom, age 64, longtime Ishpeming resident, entered the Lord's loving embrace on Friday, January 17, 2025, while in the very loving care of her family, U.P. Home Health and Hospice, and staff at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

Teresa was born in Ontonagon, on October 10, 1960, daughter of her late...

Jan 17, 2025

Ishpeming- Luke Matthew Kostreva, age 21, passed away on Friday January 17, 2025 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Luke was born on December 5, 2003 in Marquette, son of EJ and Christy (Bivins) Kostreva. Luke grew up in the local area, attending both Marquette, and Ishpeming Public Schools, graduating from Ishpeming High School...

Jan 13, 2025

Ishpeming- Lorraine "Bug" Cowling, age 74, longtime area resident, passed away on Monday January 13, 2025 at her home while in the loving care of her sister Lynette, and Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.

Lorraine was born in Rush City, MN on July 26, 1950, daughter of the late William Lauer and Louise (Harvey) Solka. She...

Jan 13, 2025

Marian "Mickie" Baird, 83, of Menominee passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Rennes West in Peshtigo, WI.

Marian was born on June 14, 1941 in Long Beach, California to the late Herbert and Pauline (Meyerson) Fowler. Marian married Michael Baird on April 16, 1965 in California. She worked as a...

Jan 5, 2025

Tilden Twp, MI- Beverly Lucille "Bev" Kippola, age 81, Tilden Township resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of her family.

Beverly was born in Falls City, Nebraska on May 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Myrtle Marie (Cox) and Earl Castan....

Jan 4, 2025

Ishpeming, MI - Arthur A. Howard, age  88, longtime Ishpeming and Negaunee resident passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Arthur was born in Traverse City,  on February 18, 1936, a son of the late Bernice (Wise) and E. Arthur Howard. Art was a graduate of the Leeland...

Jan 4, 2025

ROCHESTER, MN - Guy David Wallace, born on June 1, 1982, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 42.

Guy is survived by his devoted wife of 12 years, Sarah E. (Brown) Wallace; his parents, Francis and Patricia Wallace; his sister, Jennifer Wallace; his beloved nephew, Levi Wallace; and his nieces,...

Dec 30, 2024

Marquette, MI- Janet Marie (Roberts) Adamini, age 70, of Lost Creek, Marquette, and longtime Ishpeming resident passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home at Lost Creek.

Janet was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on November 26, 1954, a daughter of the late Doris Cecelia (Johnson) and Marvin Charles Roberts.

Janet worked for the...

Dec 29, 2024

Kyle, TX- Lois Ann (Herman) Fredin, 81, of Kyle, Texas, passed away peacefully at Ascension Seton Hospital with her family by her side on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1943, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to William and Ruth (Savola) Herman.

In 1961, Lois graduated from Negaunee High School and married Raymond "Skeeter" Theodore...

Dec 29, 2024

Ishpeming, MI – Peter Paul Sevegney, age 72, passed away peacefully into the presence of God on December 29, 2024, at the Trillium House in Marquette, MI while in the loving care of his family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Pete was born February 13, 1952, to the late Francis and Dorothy (Chantelois) Sevegney. He...

Dec 27, 2024

Ishpeming- Patricia L. Kantola, age 78, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday December 27, 2024 while in the loving care of her family.

Patricia was born in Marquette on May 28, 1946, daughter of the late Francis and Eleanor (Windsand) Baird. She was a graduate of Negaunee High School, following graduation she went on to attend...

Dec 25, 2024

Humboldt Twp, MI- Norman H. Ostermeyer, age 82, longtime Humboldt Township resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming.

Dec 25, 2024

Ishpeming, MI - Eva K. LaFave, age 85, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away early on Christmas morning, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, while under the care of the staff at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Eva was born on the family farm in Houghton, MI on July 25, 1939, a...

Dec 24, 2024

Negaunee, MI- Janet Claire "Jan" Boase, age 92, longtime Ishpeming resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Teal Lake Senior Living Community, while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Janet was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on April 12, 1932, and was married to the love of her...