Obituaries

Emma Faye Glover

Emma Faye Glover

Nov 24, 2020

Emma Faye Glover, 95, long-time resident of Herman, passed away at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI on November 24, 2020. Faye was born on October 2, 1925 in Milford, Michigan, the only child of Leon Vern and Ona Dort (Post) Smith. After spending her childhood in Milan, Michigan, her family moved to Duck Lake, Highland Township. She was a...

Rodger Kent Wood

Rodger Kent Wood

Nov 15, 2020

In the beautiful Ottawa National Forest with the sun shining on the snow covered trees, Rodger K. Wood of Brown City, took his last breath on earth November 15th, 2020. It was his 61st year of deer hunting in Kenton, MI- a very special town so dear to his heart. He often said, ‘This is God’s country’. Rodger was...

Jerry Dwaine Hershey

Jerry Dwaine Hershey

Nov 14, 2020

Jerry Dwaine Hershey, age 86 of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home. He was born April 13, 1934 in Sturgis, MI son of Jerry and Opal (Plattner) Hershey. Jerry graduated in 1952 from Sturgis High School. He married Alyce Patricia Andrews and they had 5 children. Residing in Colon, MI he worked as a...

Alan Edward Taipalus

Alan Edward Taipalus

Nov 11, 2020

Alan Edward Taipalus, age 58 of L'Anse, MI passed away due to Covid-19 on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 12, 1962 in L'Anse, MI son of Edward and Joyce (Miilu) Taipalus. Alan graduated in 1980 from L'Anse High School. He played baseball at all levels, in Little League he was a...

Linda Fay (Takalo)  Wadaga

Linda Fay (Takalo) Wadaga

Nov 5, 2020

Linda Fay Wadaga, age 66 of Baraga, MI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at UPHS-Marquette General Hospital. She was born in L'Anse, MI on March 29, 1954 to Arne and Frances (Thomas) Takalo. Linda graduated from Baraga High School in 1972 and received her bachelor's degree in Nursing from Suomi College as a Registered Nurse. Linda...

Rita Jane (Bishop)  Mukka

Rita Jane (Bishop) Mukka

Nov 4, 2020

Rita Jane Mukka, age 83 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 24, 1937 daughter of Richard and Pearl (Mattila) Bishop. She graduated from L'Anse High School. Rita married Jack Gordon Mukka on November 13, 1955. They met when she was 16 and married him at age...

Gordon Duane Sellers

Gordon Duane Sellers

Oct 31, 2020

Gordon D Sellers, age 76, of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born June 11, 1944 in Inglewood, CA son of William and Pauline (Kaylor) Sellers. Gordy graduated in 1962 from Midland High School, and then attended Michigan Technological University. He married the former Kathleen Schutz on December 5,...

Roger Andrew Wiik

Roger Andrew Wiik

Oct 24, 2020

Roger Andrew Wiik, age 77 of Aura, MI passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his daughter's home with his family by his side. He was born October 3, 1943 in Detroit, MI son of George and Siama (Raappana) Wiik. Roger graduated from Baraga High School in 1961. He married the former Roxanne Sandbank on December 12, 1964...

Sally Jo (Mustonen)  Outinen

Sally Jo (Mustonen) Outinen

Oct 21, 2020

Sally Jo Outinen, age 66 of Baraga, MI, passed away after a long and resilient battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Omega House in Houghton, MI. She was born October 11, 1954 in Ishpeming, MI, daughter of William and Bertha (Haka) Mustonen. Sally graduated from Baraga High School in 1972 and received a Bachelor of Science...

Ronald Kevin Cholette

Ronald Kevin Cholette

Oct 17, 2020

Ronald Kevin Cholette age68 of Aura, MI passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home. He was born July 14, 1952 in Wyandotte, MI son of Joseph and Elma (Stacks) Cholette. Ron graduated from Trenton High School in 1971, then attended Alpena Community College. In 1972 he moved to Aura and worked at Dan's General Store in...

Patricia Ann (Riopelle)  Carmody

Patricia Ann (Riopelle) Carmody

Oct 17, 2020

Patricia Ann Carmody, age 77 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. She was born February 26, 1943 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Robert and Helen (Vine) Riopelle. Pat graduated from L'Anse High School in 1960. She then earned a bachelors in social work from Albion College where...

Marie A. (Anderson)  Jacobson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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