Linda J. Hill
Dec 6, 2015
Ishpeming — Linda J. Hill, age 68, died after a short battle with cancer on December 6th, 2015. Linda Joyce Hill was born April 8, 1947 to David and Lydia Sexton. Her parents owned and ran the Hillbilly Restaurant, later Sexton's Restaurant, in Negaunee for many years where she worked. She graduated from Negaunee High School in 1965 and attended...
Aina Marie Waisanen
Dec 4, 2015
Champion – Marie Waisanen, age 96, a lifelong resident of Champion / Beacon passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, where she had resided since August of 2013. Marie was born on May 21, 1919 to Andrew and Olga (Mikkola) Kangas in the Village of Beacon, Township of Champion, Michigan. Marie graduated from...
Jean Olson
Dec 4, 2015
Republic- Jean Marilyn (Hendrickson) Olson, age 85 passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at her home at 209 Hemlock St., Republic, MI. She was under the loving care of her children and UP Home Health & Hospice. Jean was born on September 7, 1930, the youngest child of Jalmer and Fannie (Juusola) Hendrickson. Jean was a 1948 graduate of Republic...
Carol J. Tresedder
Dec 3, 2015
Negaunee – Carol J. Tresedder, age 87, longtime Negaunee resident passed away peacefully on Thursday December 3, 2015 at 9:00pm while at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Carol was born Sept 19, 1928 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late Verner and Ruth (Pierce) Felt. She grew up in National Mine until as a young adult she met and...
John Nelson
Dec 2, 2015
Ishpeming - John Nelson, age 80, of 925 Cottage Street, North Lake, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had resided since October 15. He was in the loving care of the nursing home staff, his family, and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice. John was born July 3, 1935...
Suzanne Bartle
Dec 1, 2015
Holland, MI - Suzanne Bartle, age 72, former Marquette resident, passed away on December 1, 2015 after a short battle with cancer at the Rest Haven Care Center in Holland, MI. Suzanne was born February 25, 1943 in Ishpeming, MI the daughter of the late John and Linda (Kallio) Kangas. Suzanne had lived most of her life in the Marquette...
Virginia M. Mattson
Nov 29, 2015
Republic- Virginia M. Mattson, age 83 of Republic Michigan passed away Sunday November 29, 2015 at the UP Health System Marquette following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Virginia was born October 31, 1932 in Negaunee to Harold & Cecelia (Ringuette) Shepherd. She graduated from Republic High School and received her bachelor's...
Leroy E. Maki
Nov 24, 2015
Ishpeming – On Tuesday November 24, 2015 at 11:30pm, LeRoy Emmanuel Maki, of 340 Carp St. Ishpeming, age 77, left his earthly home to join his parents Toivo & Viola Maki, his sisters Lorraine Duncan and Margaret Maki, brother Robert Maki, sisters-in-law Ruth and Melba Maki and brother-in-law Robert Duncan. It is unclear what day he was actually born due...
Jim Olson
Nov 17, 2015
Ishpeming Twp.- James D. "Jim" Olson, age 68 of 1805 S. Rose St. Ishpeming passed away Tuesday November 17, 2015 at the UP Health System-Marquette where he had been a patient for 1 day. Jim was born February 25, 1947 in Ishpeming to Donald & Helen (Bjork) Olson. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1965, and received his...
Norman Martti
Nov 17, 2015
Republic – Norman A. Martti, age 91, of 260 Birch St., Republic, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at his home. He had been in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at the time of his death. Norman was born January 31, 1924 in the family home in Republic, MI the...
Joseph "Bud" Ebner
Nov 14, 2015
Marquette – Joseph M. "Bud" Ebner, age 94, formerly of 904 Forest Parkway, Crystal Falls, MI passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had resided for the past 5 weeks. Joseph was born April 25, 1921 in Ishpeming the son of the late Joseph and Martha (Ayotte) Ebner. He...
Robert Francis Miller
Nov 14, 2015
Robert "Pappy" Miller of Ishpeming, MI passed away at the age of 64 on Saturday, November 14, 2015 ending his battle with cancer. Robert was born in Detroit, MI on September 23, 1951 to Joseph and Madeline Miller who preceded him in death. Robert was also preceded in death by his wife of 33 years Darlene Miller, his daughter Holly...
Scott D. Burton
Nov 11, 2015
Republic,- Scott D. Burton, age 46 of 325 Hemlock St, Republic passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 11, 2015 in Mackinaw City, MI. Scott was born February 20, 1969 in Pontiac, MI. He graduated from Lake City High School, class of 1986 and served in the Armed Forces during the late 1980's. Scott was passionate of restoring antique vehicles along...
Rodney S. Lamere Jr.
Nov 11, 2015
Ishpeming - Rodney "Ros" Scott LaMere, Jr., age 24, our bright shining star, our son, brother and friend left this world on November 11th, 2015. Rodney's huge heart was filled with love and compassion for all. His contagious smile lit up every room he entered. His beautiful blue eyes shone like the sun. Although he was an angel who suffered...
Dennis Korpi
Nov 11, 2015
Ishpeming- Dennis R. Korpi, age 64 of 119 Terrace St. Ishpeming passed away Wednesday November 11, 2015 at his home while in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Dennis was born April 9, 1951 in Ishpeming to Nestor & Martha (Santaholma) Korpi. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1969. Dennis worked for...
Kurt Langsford
Nov 10, 2015
Diorite, MI- Kurt Alan Langsford age 61 of 25580 Co. Rd. 496 Champion, MI (Diorite) raised in Ishpeming, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at his home unexpectedly. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday November 14th, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church 414 E. Ridge St. Ishpeming, MI with Rev. Kenneth Lahners to officiate. The...
Donna J. Rosten
Nov 5, 2015
Ishpeming – Donna J. Rosten, age 81 of 717 W. Empire St. Apt. 101B, passed away on November 5, 2015, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility under the loving care of her family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Donna was born May 17, 1934, in Ishpeming, MI the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Kuisti) Tousignant. She...
Janith Reddy
Nov 4, 2015
Ishpeming - Janith M. Reddy, age 80 of 255 S. Rose St., Ishpeming passed away at 9:45pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Janith was in the loving care of her family, Lake Superior Hospice and the wonderful caregivers and staff of the Special Needs Unit at the MCMCF at the time...
Mary Lee Leaf
Nov 2, 2015
Ishpeming- Mary Lee Leaf, age 79 of 111 Bluff St. #508 Ishpeming passed away Monday November 2, 2015 at her residence while in the loving care of her family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Mary Lee was born May 22, 1936 in Amasa to John Lawrence & Anna Pauline (Bennett) Gill. She graduated from Amasa High School. Mary worked...
Jim "Chinky" Lahtinen
Nov 1, 2015
Negaunee Twp- James S. "Chinky" Lahtinen, age 78 of 19 Sandy Dr., Negaunee passed away Sunday November 1, 2015 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans where he had resided since November 2013. James was born March 11, 1937 in Negaunee. Jim graduated in 1955 from Negaunee High School where he was a member of the State Championship basketball team....
