Obituaries

Obituaries

Jamie L. Lentz

Jamie L. Lentz

Jun 27, 2015

Marquette – Jamie L. Lentz, age 38, of 2050 Wright St. #12, Marquette passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at UP Health System Marquette where she had been a patient for less than a day. Jamie was born Sept. 13, 1976 in Marquette to Roger Lentz and Cheryl (Morris). She was raised in Marquette where she had graduated from...

Kathy Richards

Kathy Richards

Jun 26, 2015

Ishpeming – Kathy Richards, age 58, of 14350 Co Rd CD, Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at her home. She was in the loving care of her family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at the time of her death. Kathy was born August 14, 1956 in Jackson, MI and was raised by her parents...

David Gaboury

David Gaboury

Jun 24, 2015

Ishpeming Twp,- David E. "Knob" Gaboury, age 63 Ishpeming Township resident passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI where he had been a resident for the past 6 months. David was born October 5, 1951 in Ishpeming to Eugene & Tillie (Ross) Gaboury. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1970 and attended Northern...

Stella Ball

Stella Ball

Jun 21, 2015

Oroville, CA - STELLA ELIZABETH BALL - November 19, 1932- June 21, 2015 Our hearts go out to all friends and family at the loss of our dear mother, Stella Elizabeth Ball. Survived by husband Robert, four sons, Gary, Marlon, Dana, and Maury, Brothers and Sisters – Rocco (Janet) Donato of CA, Tony (Dee) Donato of Ishpeming, Irene (Gert) Cevigney...

Stella Ball

Stella Ball

Jun 21, 2015

Oroville, CA - STELLA ELIZABETH BALL - November 19, 1932- June 21, 2015 Our hearts go out to all friends and family at the loss of our dear mother, Stella Elizabeth Ball. Survived by husband Robert, four sons, Gary, Marlon, Dana, and Maury, Brothers and Sisters – Rocco (Janet) Donato of CA, Tony (Dee) Donato of Ishpeming, Irene (Gert) Cevigney...

Robert J. Collick

Robert J. Collick

Jun 18, 2015

Ishpeming – Robert J. "Bob" Collick, age 72, of 17260 Co. Rd 581, Ishpeming passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was in the loving care of his family and the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice at the time of his death. Honoring Robert's wishes, cremation will take place...

Robert "Bob" Zaiki

Robert "Bob" Zaiki

Jun 15, 2015

Ishpeming- Robert E."Bob" Zaiki, age 85 of Ishpeming passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 in the loving care of his family. Robert was born March 6, 1930 in Iron River to the late Victor and Martha (Krueger) Zaiki. Bob attended local schools and received an honorary degree from Michigan Tech. He moved his family to Ishpeming in 1972. He worked...

Adam A. Gray

Adam A. Gray

Jun 14, 2015

Brooklyn, NY – Ishpeming native Dr. Adam A. Gray, age 32, of Brooklyn, NY passed away in the Emergency Room at 1:49pm on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the NYU Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Adam was born September 4, 1982 in Ishpeming, MI the son of Larry S. and the late Anna...

Nancy Perry

Nancy Perry

Jun 13, 2015

Republic- Nancy Perry, age 67 of 107 Pine St. Republic, passed away Saturday June 13, 2015 at her home while in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice. Nancy was born March 28, 1948 in Ishpeming to the late Leo & Florence (Anderson) Nurmi. She was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Republic. Nancy...

Phyllis A. Luke

Phyllis A. Luke

Jun 12, 2015

Kingsford, MI – Phyllis A. Luke, age 87, former Three Lakes resident, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Manor Care Nursing Center where she had resided for the past 2½ years. Phyllis was born September 16, 1927 in Matchwood, MI the daughter of the late August and Lempi (Santti) Nurkala. She was a graduate of the Michigamme...

Mary A. Jacobson

Mary A. Jacobson

Jun 11, 2015

Ishpeming – Mary A. Jacobson, age 96, longtime resident of 208 S. Second St., Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Mary was in the loving care of her family the staff at MCMCF and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice at the time of her death. Mary was born...

Carole A. Giotto

Carole A. Giotto

Jun 10, 2015

Ishpeming Twp.- Carole A. Giotto, age 71 of 245 S. Pansy St., Ishpeming Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, MN with her loving family at her side. Carole was born December 7, 1943 in Ishpeming to the late Carl T. & Bernice (Morris) Mason. She graduated from National...

Joann Marra

Joann Marra

Jun 10, 2015

Ishpeming- JoAnn Marra, age 68 longtime Ishpeming resident passed away Wednesday June 10, 2015 at her home in Ishpeming. JoAnn was born May 24, 1947 in Ishpeming to the late Francis "Frank" & Mae (Paquette) Marra. JoAnn was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School. She worked for over 30 years for Marq-Tran as a Supervisor and Scheduler. JoAnn was...

Alice S. Korpi

Alice S. Korpi

Jun 9, 2015

Ishpeming Twp- Alice S. Korpi, age 79 of 205 Silver St. West Ishpeming, passed away Tuesday June 9, 2015 at the UP Health System Marquette. Alice was born July 4, 1935 in Republic to Ernest & Sylvia (Warlin) Kerkela. She graduated from Republic High School, class of 1953. Alice enjoyed playing cribbage and throwing horseshoes. She was a member of...

Nancy Harbaugh

Nancy Harbaugh

Jun 8, 2015

Ishpeming- Nancy E. Harbaugh, age 81 formerly of 111 Bluff St. Ishpeming passed away peacefully on Monday June 8, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Nancy was born November 1, 1933 in Champion to Arvid & Hulda (Koski) Ilves. She graduated from Champion High School. Nancy worked as a secretary and served as the county clerk for Marshall...

Kevin W. Cote

Kevin W. Cote

May 28, 2015

Republic – Kevin William Cote, age 6 months, of 222 Magnetic Ave., Republic, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 28, 2015 while at home in Republic. Kevin was born November 22, 2014 in Ishpeming the son of Wesley A. Cote and Melisah M. Jenkins. Kevin came into this world and for the past 6 months was the light of his...

Cynthia "Cookie" Klein

Cynthia "Cookie" Klein

May 27, 2015

Hubbell, MI- Cynthia L. "Cookie" Klein, age 66 of Hubbell passed away Wednesday May 27, 2015 at UP Health System Marquette where she been a patient for 1 day. Cookie was born June 28, 1948 in Laurium to the late Lawrence & Fran (Amos) Klein. She graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School, class of 1966. Cookie ran an in home...

Doris E. Wisuri

Doris E. Wisuri

May 26, 2015

Marquette – Doris E. Wisuri, age 84, of 2732 Scenic Dr. #103, Marquette passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the UP Health System Marquette with family members at her side. Doris was born August 1, 1930 in Calumet, MI the daughter of the late Arthur and Hilma (Peterson) Marjamaa. She was a graduate of the Calumet High School,...

Katie Lynn Paquette

Katie Lynn Paquette

May 26, 2015

Ishpeming – Katie Lynn Paquette, age 32, of 132 Superior St., Ishpeming passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor where she had been air lifted on Monday, May 25. Katie had a brief stay at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming due to heart complications. Katie was born April 29, 1983...

Raymond G. Lenten

Raymond G. Lenten

May 24, 2015

Ishpeming- Raymond G. "Ray" Lenten, age 89 formerly of 111 Bluff St. #301 Ishpeming passed away Sunday May 24, 2015 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had been a resident for the past 10 days. Raymond was born October 25, 1925 in Negaunee to John & Janie (Bath) Lenten. He graduated from Negaunee High School class of...

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