Jeffrey J. Sirtola
Nov 10, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI – Jeffrey J. Sirtola, age 61, of Republic, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at UP Health System – Marquette, while in the comforting care of his family and ICU staff.
Jeff was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on August 30, 1965, the son of Joel “Buddy” and Dianne (Shepherd) Sirtola. He was raised in Republic, where his adventurous...
Larry T. Snell
Nov 10, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Larry Snell, age 65, of Ishpeming, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Larry was born on April 19, 1961, in Ishpeming, MI, to Harry and Myrtle (Beatty) Snell. He grew up in the Ishpeming area and graduated from Westwood High School class of 1979. A dedicated worker, Larry spent many years serving his community...
Lillian M. Swanson
Nov 8, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - Lillian Mary Swanson (Boschi), age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2026, surrounded by family. She was under the compassionate care of Marquette County Medical Care Facility staff and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.
Lillian was born on September 8, 1936, in Santa Rosa, California, to Charles Boschi and Agnes (Mantua) Boschi; a child of Northern...
Karen D. Perry
Nov 8, 2026
REPUBLIC, MI – Karen D. Perry, age 76, of Republic, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2026, at UP Health Systems – Marquette while in the loving hands of her son Shane, granddaughter Danielle, and life partner Harold.
Karen was born at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming on April 22, 1950, the youngest of six girls born to Leo J. Nurmi...
Mark A. Haglund
Nov 6, 2026
Ishpeming – Mark A. Haglund, age 61, a longtime Upper Peninsula resident, passed away while in his deer blind doing what he loved, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Mark was born on September 22, 1965, in Marquette, the son of the late Harold and Sandra (Dale) Haglund. He grew up in Skandia and graduated from Gwinn High School with the Class...
Clayton J. Kipling
Nov 2, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Clayton J. Kipling, age 93, of Ishpeming, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at UP Health System – Marquette.
Clayton was born in Negaunee, Michigan, the son of Wesley and Lois (Langdon) Kipling. A lifelong Yooper, Clayton developed a passion for working on cars at an early age. After leaving school, he went straight to work turning...
Michael J. Head
Nov 1, 2026
Republic- Michael John Head, known affectionately to family and friends as Mike or Mikey, age 45, of Republic, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2026.
Born on October 1, 1981, in Manistique, Michigan, Michael grew up on the Garden Peninsula and graduated from Big Bay de Noc High School. During his high school years, he worked at Fayette Historic State...
Patricia A. LaFreniere
Oct 23, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Patricia A. LaFreniere, age 96, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.
Patricia was born on May 21, 1930, in Ishpeming, MI, the daughter of Patrick and Verna (Oikari) Lyons. Raised in Ishpeming, she was one of the original Deer Lakers. Growing up during a time...
William D. "Bill" Koski
Oct 22, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – William Dorne “Bill” Koski, age 68, of Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.
Bill was born on May 19, 1958, in Ishpeming, Michigan, to William and Barbara (McWilliams) Koski. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1977 and went on to attend Northern Michigan University for two...
Rodd E. Teddy
Oct 21, 2026
NEGAUNEE, MI – Rodd E. Teddy, age 71, a longtime Negaunee resident passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Trillium House, surrounded by his family and in the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Rodd was born in Highland Park, MI, on July 13, 1955, the son of Herbert and Shirley (Lidey) Teddy.
Rodd was a graduate of...
William Connelly "Bill" Pendaz
Oct 19, 2026
After a long, painful battle with complex health conditions, William Connelly “Bill” Pendaz, 70, of Champion, MI, died at his home on Monday October 19, 2026.
Bill was born on November 11, 1955, to parents Elinor Myrtle (nee Mickler) and Ned Connelly Pendaz in San Patricio, TX, outside of Corpus Christi. Growing up on the Gulf of Mexico, Bill enjoyed the...
Genevieve A. Nap
Oct 18, 2026
Ishpeming- Genevieve A. Nap, age 81, longtime area resident, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2026 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by her daughters and caring staff at the nursing home.
Genevieve was born in Ishpeming on June 11, 1945, daughter of the late Salvatore and Rose (Ombrello) Bertucci. She grew up in the Ishpeming area and was...
Barbara A. Jutila
Oct 17, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – Barbara A. Jutila, age 84, of Ishpeming, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospital – Butterworth.
Barbara was born on March 16, 1942, in Grand Rapids to Lloyd and Dolores Bilow. When Barbara was very young, her family moved to the Upper Peninsula in search of work in the local mines. She...
James L. Barabe Sr.
Oct 5, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI – James L. "Hambone" Barabe Sr., age 73, passed away Monday October 5, 2026, at UP Health System – Bell.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is serving the family.
Carol M. Holmgren
Oct 2, 2026
Ishpeming- Carol M. Holmgren, age 81, longtime area resident, passed away on Friday October 2, 2026 at UP Health System Marquette.
Carol was born in Ishpeming on May 7, 1945, daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Orquist) Ahola. She was a graduate of Negaunee High School with the class of 1963. Carol worked at the CCI main office in the...
Ronald P. Koski
Oct 1, 2026
Gwinn, MI - Ronald P. Koski, (Ronnie) age 64, passed away Thursday October 1, 2026, in Green Bay, WI, after a life filled with family, friendship, faith, and an unmistakable love for life.
Ronnie was born on January 15, 1962, in Fort Myers, Florida, to Ronald and Hannah (Nurmi) Koski. At just six months old, he returned with his family to...
Robert "Butch" St. Amour
Oct 1, 2026
Ishpeming- Robert B. “Butch” St. Amour, age 81 of Ishpeming, passed away on October 1, 2026 at his home while in the loving care of his wife, and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Butch was born on March 28, 1945 in Ishpeming, son of the late Alfred and Jean (Sandstrom) St. Amour. Butch was a 1963 graduate of Ishpeming High...
Michael H. Radcliffe
Sep 30, 2026
Michael “Mike” Radcliffe, age 77, longtime Elgin, South Carolina resident, passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2026, following a short illness.
Mike was born in Bangor, ME on October 9, 1948, son of the late George and Margaret (Heinonen) Radcliffe. Mike was a graduate of Republic-Michigamme High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy before working for Cleveland...
Claire E. Brewer
Sep 27, 2026
ISHPEMING, MI - Claire E. Brewer, age 84, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 27, 2026, at Mill Creek Senior Living with her loving family by her side, and in the loving care of UP Home Health and Hospice.
Claire was born on November 3, 1941, in Ishpeming to Clarence and Olive (Watters) Huot. She graduated from Ishpeming...
Marilyn F. Anderson
Sep 18, 2026
Ishpeming- Marilyn F. Anderson
Kind, curious, and fiercely independent, Marilyn Anderson passed away on September 18. She was 96 years old and grateful to have remained in her own home, where she enjoyed visiting with family, reading, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Marilyn was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan, in 1930 to parents Toivo and Marcella Ronquist. She married Richard Argall and together...
