Obituaries

Jan 21, 2026

ISHPEMING, MI – James S. Talbacka, age 82, of Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at U.P. Health System – Marquette, while in the comforting care of his family and ICU staff.

James was born May 25, 1943, in Ishpeming, MI, the son of the late Sulo and Helmi (Laakso) Talbacka. He grew up on the...

Jan 16, 2026

ISHPEMING, MI – Barbara V. Tasson, age 80, lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility surrounded by family, the caring staff from U.P. Home Health and Hospice, and the MCMCF staff who loved and cared for her.

Barbara was born August 31, 1945, to Salvatore "Tuddy" and...

Jan 8, 2026

Ishpeming- Linda Sue Dishno, age 54, longtime area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 8, 2026 at her home.

Linda was born in Greenfield, OH on April 11, 1971, daughter of Geneva Walker and the late Dewey Smith. She married Robert Dishno on March 8th, 2003, they shared nearly 23 years of marriage together. Linda was...

Jan 8, 2026

Ishpeming- Bruce Richard Greenwood age 79, longtime area resident, passed away on Thursday January 8, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.

Bruce was born on December 11, 1946 to Myrtle (Baker) and Verden (Red) Greenwood in Milwaukee, WI. He grew up with 2 sisters in Ishpeming...

Jan 5, 2026

NEGAUNEE, MI – Augusta Suzanne "Sue" Foster, age 94, of Negaunee, passed away January 5, 2026, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.

Sue was born January 3, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the only child of the late Leo and Isabel (Mockler) Rudnicki. She grew up in the Minneapolis area and was known from an early age...

Jan 3, 2026

Ishpeming- Eugene R. Larson Jr., age 84, lifelong area resident, passed away on January 3, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family and hospital staff.

Eugene was born in Ishpeming on September 10, 1941, son of the late Eugene Sr. and Selda (Ahtonen) Larson. He attended Ishpeming Public Schools, and...

Dec 30, 2025

Ishpeming- Donald E. Cram, age 64, longtime area resident, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025 at his home.

Donald was born on February 26, 1961, son of Jeannette (Haines) Cram and the late Robert Cram Sr.. He grew up in Negaunee and was a graduate of Negaunee High School, class of 1980. Donald married Kerrie Gaboury...

Dec 28, 2025

Michigamme, MI - Elaine Charlotte Luke passed away on December 28, 2025 at Eastwood Nursing Center. She was born on January 2, 1930 in Crystal Falls, Michigan to Maurice and Norma Ball. She graduated as the Valedictorian of her Michigamme High School class of 1947. On June 9, 1951, she married Cameron Luke and they celebrated 72 years of...

Dec 24, 2025

James Louis DeRoche, 79, of Iron Mountain, died December 24, 2025, after a fall down the stairs helping an acquaintance move household items.

He was born September 28, 1946, in Ishpeming to Laurence and Mildred (LaJoie) DeRoche. He graduated in 1964. A Vietnam veteran, he donated much time and money to helping other Vietnam vets. He worked...

Dec 23, 2025

Republic Township, MI – Glen Emil Sirtola, age 80, a lifelong resident of Republic Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Glen was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on July 4, 1945, a son of the late Emil Oscar and Lena Caroline (Ahtonen) Sirtola. Throughout his life, Glen...

Dec 23, 2025

ISHPEMING, MI – Delores "Lory" Mary DeVold (Deschaine), age 77, of Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Delores "Lory" was born on July 17, 1948, the daughter of Paul and Merle Deschaine (Rickard). Lory was a proud graduate of Negaunee High School and received her bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University....

Dec 22, 2025

ISHPEMING, MI - Gloria M. Nault, age 79, of Ishpeming, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette.

Gloria was born on September 1, 1946, in Detroit, MI, to Martin and Anna (Zwiers) Vander Zanden.  As a young woman in her 20s, Gloria worked for CCI as the first female production truck driver.  ...

Dec 18, 2025

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, MI – Richard John Wagner, age 85, of Negaunee, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Richard John Wagner was born on May 12, 1940, in Trout Creek, MI, and later moved to Wisconsin. Forever an entrepreneur, he started his own television and radio repair company while still in high school. From...

Dec 17, 2025

Ishpeming Twp.- Bruce Allen Pennala, 81, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility with his family by his side.

Bruce was born on February 12, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John and Elma (Tapio) Pennala. He graduated from Ishpeming High School with the Class of 1962. On December 10,...

Dec 15, 2025

CHAMPION, MI – Clayton John Anderson, Jr., age 77, of Champion, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the MediLodge of Munising.

Clayton, better known simply as "John", was born on May 29th, 1948, in Cicero, IL, to the late Clayton and Martha (Basham) Anderson Sr.

John loved the outdoors and was happiest gathered...

Dec 10, 2025

Michigamme, MI – Oliver Joseph Chantelois, age 86, of Michigamme, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at UP Health System – Marquette, while in the comforting care of his family.

Born on August 5, 1939, in Michigamme, the son of the late Trefle and Louise (Vadnais) Chantelois. He was a proud graduate of Michigamme High School in...

Dec 7, 2025

ISHPEMING, MI - Celina Lynn Ayotte, Age 31, of Ishpeming, passed away on Sunday December 7th, 2025, at UP Health System - Bell from complications with pneumonia while surrounded by her loving family.

Celina was born on September 4, 1994, in Marquette, to Steven and June (Lakanen) Ayotte.

She grew up in Ishpeming Township and...

Dec 6, 2025

Ishpeming- Gary T. Anderson of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away on December 6th following a brief hospitalization for a chronic illness at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A dedicated and hardworking man, Gary retired from Cleveland-Cliffs (CCI) after 35 years of service in a variety of roles, including diamond driller, laborer, welder, and plant repairman....

Nov 30, 2025

ISHPEMING, MI - Richard (Rich) Leslie Bjorne, 71, of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away at UP Health System of Marquette on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Rich was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Marquette on January 4, 1954, to the late Leslie and Mary (Guy) Bjorne.

He was a lifelong resident of Ishpeming, Michigan, graduated from...

Nov 28, 2025

Ishpeming, MI – Joseph Paul "Joe" Juidici, age 69, a lifelong resident of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025, surrounded by the loving care of his family and UP Home Health and Hospice.

Joe was born in Ishpeming on August 31, 1956, to John J. and Lena A. (Tasson) Juidici. He...