Obituaries
Obituaries
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....
Severina Roose
Oct 30, 2015
Ishpeming – Severina M. Roose, age 84, lifelong Ishpeming area resident entered eternal life on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided for the past 3½ years. Sev was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death. Obituaries rarely list Alzheimer's disease as a cause of death....
Nancy Nault
Oct 30, 2015
Ishpeming – Nancy L. Nault, age 84, of 14 North Shore Drive, Ishpeming went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2015 while residing at the home of her daughter, Maryann, during her brief illness. Nancy was under the loving care of her family and the UP Home Health and Hospice at the time of her death.Nancy was...
Lisa Nault
Oct 28, 2015
Ishpeming Twp.- Lisa M. Nault age 51 of 980 Patriot Drive Ishpeming Twp, passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2015 at UP Health System Marquette. Lisa was born September 29, 1964 in Ishpeming, the daughter of Robert Hicks and Shirley (Anderson) Hicks. She was a graduate of Ishpeming High School class of 1983 serving in the United States Army shortly...
Rose Roberts
Oct 27, 2015
Ishpeming- Rose Roberts, age 91 longtime Ishpeming resident passed away Tuesday October 27, 2015 at the Atrium Post Acute Care of Menominee where she has been residing since November 2007. Rose was born June 1, 1924 in Ishpeming to Dominic & Catherine (Andriacchi) Carello. Rose was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School. She worked for the Ishpeming School District...
Karen J. Schultz
Oct 26, 2015
Clarksburg- Karen J. Schultz, age 72 of 885 Co. Rd. CKL Champion (Clarksburg) passed away Monday October 26, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the care of her family and UP Home Health & Hospice. Karen was born March 11, 1943 in Marquette to Donald & Jeanne (Prince) MacPherson. She attended the Marquette Area Schools and...
Betty Peterson
Oct 25, 2015
Betty Peterson Oak Park, MI- Betty "Betty Boop" (Nelson) Peterson passed away on Sunday October 25,2015 at Mill Creek Senior Living Center in Marquette, MI Betty was born July 4, 1923 in Des Moines, IA to John & Emily (Mortenson) Nelson. A World War II Navy Veteran from 1943 to 1946. A member of Unit #101 SEM Waves & DAV...
Helen M. Kari
Oct 22, 2015
Ishpeming – Helen M. Kari, age 94, formerly of 1925 Southwood Dr., Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, where she had resided for the past 3 years. Helen was born June 1, 1921 in Ishpeming the daughter of the late Leonard and Anna (Kauppila) Maki. She had attended the Fire Center...
Mary E. Krook
Oct 21, 2015
Ishpeming- Mary Elizabeth Krook, age 91 formerly of Duncan Ave Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday October 21, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Mary was born March 21, 1924 in Ishpeming to Herbert & Bertha (Heard) Medlyn. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1942. After high school, Mary moved to Detroit to work for The Signal Corps,...
John W. Haluzak
Oct 21, 2015
Republic Twp. - John W. Haluzak, age 66, of 3983 Cardinal Lane , Squaw Lake (Republic Twp., MI) passed away on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2015 at his home of an apparent heart attack. John was born Oct 13, 1949 in Libertyville, IL the son of the late William and Stephanie (Koch) Haluzak. He was raised in Gages Lake, Illinois and...
Edward F. Niemi
Oct 20, 2015
Ishpeming- Edward Frank Niemi, age 54 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday October 20, 2015. Edward was born September 7, 1961 in Ishpeming to John & Joan (Anderson) Niemi. Ed graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1979. While in high school Ed participated in wrestling and received All UP & All State honors as a member of...
Kenneth M. Zamesnik
Oct 16, 2015
Diorite Loc. – Kenneth M. Zamesnik, age 65, of 551 South St., Diorite Loc. passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at his home of an apparent heart attack. Honoring Ken's wishes, cremation has taken place with no public service to be scheduled. The Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
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