Obituaries
Marie A. (Anderson) Jacobson
Oct 15, 2020
Jacobson, Marie Anderson, 76, of Pelkie, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2020. She was born on February 15, 1944 daughter of Elden and Leona (Batdorf) Anderson. Marie grew up on a dairy farm in Maple Plain, MN. She graduated from Delano High School before earning her degree from McPhail College of Music...
William A. "Winky" Rantala
Oct 10, 2020
William A. "Winky" Rantala, age 81 of Alston, MI passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. Winky was born March 5, 1939 in Nisula, MI son of Wesley and Lydia (Kieranen) Rantala. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1957, and then went to machinist school at NMU. Winky served in the U.S. Army...
Joseph Richard Bellaire
Oct 3, 2020
Joseph Richard Bellaire, age 66 of Covington, MI passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Senior Living where he was residing for the past 8 years. He was born June 26, 1954 in L'Anse, MI son of Richard and Elizabeth (Jarvey) Bellaire. Joe graduated from Baraga High School in 1972. He was in the U.S. Army...
Roy John Koski
Oct 1, 2020
Roy John "Buddy" Koski , age 90 of Aura, MI passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 29, 1930 in Aura, MI son of Matt and Hilma (Ahonen) Koski. Roy graduated from L'Anse High School in 1948. He married the former Eila Kilpela on June 9, 1951 in Aura. Roy...
James William Turunen
Sep 28, 2020
James William Turunen, age 64 of Skanee, MI passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. He was born April 24, 1956 in L'Anse, MI son of Ralph and Nancy (Mattson) Turunen. Jim graduated from Baraga High School in 1974 and then took forestry courses from Michigan Technology University. He married Lenore "Sue" Ahlsen on September 23, 1978....
Joseph Francis Provost
Sep 27, 2020
Joseph Francis Provost, age 92 of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born January 7, 1928 in Sidnaw, MI son of Henry and Ida (Demster) Provost. Jo Jo graduated from Kenton High School. He was in the US Navy during WWII. Jo Jo married Kathryne Rummery on Sept....
Virgil Simon Loonsfoot
Sep 25, 2020
Virgil Simon Loonsfoot "Red Cloud", age 80 of Baraga, MI passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. He was born August 17, 1940 in L'Anse, MI son of Simon and Charlotte (Kishkitog) Loonsfoot. Virgil graduated from Brimley High School and later received an Associate Degree from Suomi College. He served in the US...
Becky Lynn Mettner
Sep 18, 2020
Becky Lynn Mettner, age 61 of Marquette, MI passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born May 3, 1959 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Fern (Lundberg) and John "Jack" Mettner. Becky graduated from L'Anse High School in 1977. She worked as a CNA at Winkler's Nursing Home for a few years, Ojibwa...
Carole Camacho
Sep 16, 2020
Carole Camacho, age 73 of Covington, MI passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Rolling Meadows in Covington. Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Ellen (Huhtala) St. Andre
Sep 15, 2020
Mary Ellen St. Andre, age 65 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born June 4, 1955 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Roland and Kathleen (Denomme) Huhtala. Mary graduated from L'Anse High School in 1973 and received a Bachelors degree from Northern Michigan University in...
Joyce Marilyn (Miilu) Taipalus
Sep 12, 2020
Joyce Marilyn Taipalus, age 78 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born October 9, 1941 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Edwin and Martha (Autio) Miilu. Joyce graduated from L'Anse High School in 1959. She married Edward Taipalus on August 12, 1961 in L'Anse. Joyce was a deputy...
Charles Milton Dean
Sep 4, 2020
Charles Milton Dean Jr., age 87 passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born September 10, 1932 in Baltimore, MD son of Charles and Thelma (Keil) Dean. Chuck graduated from high school in Baltimore, and received a degree from Baltimore City College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1953 during...
Jeanne Kathryn (Watters) Westrom
Aug 27, 2020
On August 27, 2020 Jeanne Kathryn (Watters) Westrom of Skanee, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, after a long illness. Jean was born in L’Anse, Michigan on September 25, 1933 to John “Bud” Watters and Gloria Helen Watters (Sicotte). She graduated from L’Anse High School in 1951, where she performed as drum majorette. At age 18,...
Michael John Shalifoe
Aug 23, 2020
Michael John Shalifoe, age 57 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at UP Health System Marquette, MI. He was born June 2, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI son of Richard and Louise (Arsenault) Shalifoe. Mickey graduated from L'Anse High School in 1981. He was a member of KBIC. Mickey liked to fish and hunt. Surviving are...
Janet Anne (Peterson) Tolonen
Aug 23, 2020
Janet Anne Tolonen, age 76 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her home. She was born July 17, 1944 in L'Anse, MI daughter of James and Anna (Seppanen) Peterson. Janet graduated from Baraga High School in 1962 and married Robert "Bob" Tolonen Sr. on September 22, 1962. She was a member of Mission United...
Betty J (Dault) Johnson
Aug 20, 2020
Betty J. Johnson, age 92 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse. She was born July 20, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI daughter of Homer and Anna (Ross) Dault. Betty graduated from L'Anse High School. She married Emmett Johnson on May 24, 1947 in L’Anse, MI. Betty was a member of Schoolcraft Assembly...
Sharon Ann (Reed) Niemi
Aug 20, 2020
Sharon Ann Niemi, age 77 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born August 5, 1943 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Melvin and Grace (Johnson) Reed. Sharon graduated from L'Anse High School in 1962 and married Gerald Niemi on June 16, 1962 United Lutheran Church. Sharon worked at Winkler's...
Betty Jane (Schjoth) Saari
Aug 18, 2020
Betty Jane Saari, age 72 of Baraga, MI passed away peacefully at Baraga County Memorial Hospital on August 18, 2020. She was born July 26th, 1948 to Edward and Evelyn (Roberts) Schjoth in L'Anse, MI were she attended L'Anse School. She had lived in Arnheim, MI and then moved to Baraga, MI. Betty had been married to Earl LaFernier...
Irma Ingrid Marinich
Aug 5, 2020
Irma Ingrid Marinich, age 90 of Skanee, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 11, 1930 in Hancock, MI daughter of Lauri and Mamie (Waisanen) Kilpela. Irma grew up in Aura and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1948. She married Raymond C. Marinich on january 28, 1950 in...
Frances Stelmaszek
Jul 7, 2020
Frances Stelmaszek, age 73 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at Mission Point in Hancock, MI. Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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