Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

John Thomas Mayo (Zeb), age 76 of Greenland, MI passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born on November 12, 1942 at the L’Anse Hospital to Richard and Elma (Koskinen) Mayo. John married Patrice Tahtinen in 1975 and they had 2 children. He later married the former Judith (Immonen) Kin of Greenland...

Dec 17, 2018

Peter R Morin, age 68 of Baraga, MI died Monday, December 17, 2018 at U. P. Health System Marquette. He was born November 28, 1950 in Bay City, MI son of Elzior and Elizabeth (James) Morin. Peter was raised in California; he was in the US Army serving during Vietnam. After the service he came to Baraga. In 1970 he...

Dec 15, 2018

Lisa Kaye Kinnunen, age 48 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home. She was born July 15, 1970 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Aho) Kinnunen. Lisa graduated from Baraga High School and worked as a waitress and bartender in the area. Surviving are her son Justin Kinnunen of Baraga; mother...

Dec 3, 2018

Verna Lynn Funke, 67, of L’Anse, died Monday morning, December 3, 2018, at her home following an illness. She was born August 21, 1951 in L’Anse, a daughter of the late Alec and Gertrude (Tolonen) Maki. She was raised in L’Anse and was a 1969 graduate of L’Anse High School. Verna worked as a teller for Superior National Bank early...

Nov 29, 2018

Normandine (Dee Dee) LaFernier, age 80, left the world on November 29th, 2018 at Bayside Village after her struggle with cancer. She was born on November 12, 1938, the daughter of Armand and Rebecca (Foucault) Boyer. Dee Dee grew up on a dairy farm in Baraga County. She married Mervin LaFernier of Keweenaw Bay on September 23, 1956. Dee Dee’s...

Nov 29, 2018

Helmi Ida Loosemore, age 95 of Skanee, MI, passed away on Thursday, November 29th at Bayside Village in L'Anse, surrounded by loving family. She had been a resident at Bayside for over 4 years, due to Alzheimer's disease. Helmi was born September 16th, 1923 in South Range, MI, daughter of Matti and Tilda (Hiltunen) Wayrynen. She spent part of her...

Nov 9, 2018

Betty J Jarvey, age 88 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 2, 1930 in Tacoma, Washington daughter of Marius “Chick” and Ethelyne (Mason) Long. Betty grew up in Portland, OR and moved to L’Anse at age 16. She graduated from L’Anse High School in 1948. Betty...

Oct 23, 2018

Robert A. Hietikko, age 80 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 26th from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 444 in Baraga, MI. The Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign Robert’s guest book...

Oct 17, 2018

Kori Beth LaFernier a loving daughter and sister, taken from the world too soon on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at age 21. Kori was born on August 21, 1997 in Hancock, MI the daughter of Troy and Kristy (Saari) LaFernier. In her short time here, she has touched many lives working multiple jobs from Burger King, Erickson’s True Value,...

Oct 13, 2018

Shirley Dalene Jokela, 81, of Pelkie, died Saturday evening, October 13, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. She was born May 16, 1937 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Olson) Hedges. Her family moved to the Detroit area and she was raised in Roseville, MI. On December 3, 1960 she married John Samuel Jokela...

Oct 6, 2018

Stanley R Moore, age 81 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Lighthouse of Hancock, MI. There will be no visitation or service. The Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign Stanley's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

Oct 3, 2018

Pamela Marie Brogan (Sayotovich) entered into eternal life on October 3, 2018 with her family by her side. Pam was born on May 12, 1953 in L’Anse, MI to Ralph and Betty (Tobin) Sayotovich. At an early age her family moved to Livonia, MI where she spent her childhood. Pam married Dennis Brogan at Sacred Heart Church in L’Anse,...

Sep 19, 2018

Betty V. Patterson, age 90 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Shulstad’s Leisure Living. She was born May 6, 1928 in Ecorse, MI daughter to William and Rose Fultz. Betty graduated from Highland Park High School in 1946. She married Edward Patterson on October 28, 1947 in Detroit. Betty worked for the US Postal...

Aug 27, 2018

Michele Annette Perry, age 49 of Watton, MI passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born December 18, 1968 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Leslie and Elaine (King) Franti. Michele graduated from L’Anse High School in 1987. She married Donald Perry on September 19, 1998 in Watton. Michele worked for the US...

Aug 26, 2018

Mary Jane Ruth Nankervis, age 88 of Aura, MI passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. She was born April 23, 1930 in Wittenberg, WI daughter of Myron and Ruth (Salzman) Pike. Mary Jane married John “Jack” Nankervis on April 3, 1948. The lived in Skanee, from 1948-86, when they moved to Aura. Mary Jane...

Aug 26, 2018

Florence Anna Kunick, celebrating 103 years of life, of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 12, 1915 in Calvin, North Dakota daughter to Joseph and Dora (Wetheralt) Sipe.  Florence had lived in North Dakota and Montana until the age of...

Aug 23, 2018

Stephen Alfred Johnson, age 69 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Omega House in Houghton, MI. He was born June 11, 1949 in Pontiac, MI son of Theodore and Anne (Zivicnyak) Johnson. In 1967 Stephen graduated form Brother Rice High School in Birmingham, MI, he then went into the US Navy for 4 years...

Aug 19, 2018

Margaret Dorothy Marquardt, age 95 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. She was born August 10, 1923 in Austin, MN daughter of Francis and Lydia (Paape) Hall. She graduated from Austin High School in 1941. Margaret married Vern Marquardt on March 4, 1950 and they resided in Minneapolis until 1964...

Aug 17, 2018

Thomas C. Gribble, age 83 of formerly of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Bay Vue Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton, FL. He was born August 10, 1935 in Bessemer, MI son of Raymond and Hazel (Trethewey) Gribble. Tom graduated from Hyland Park High School, and later furthered his education through Ford Motor Co....

Aug 12, 2018

Alden K. “Papa” Hiltunen passed away on August 12, 2018 with family at his side. He was born on September 20, 1934. Alden was raised in Aura on his family’s settlement. He graduated in L’Anse in 1953. He proudly served in the Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean conflict. While stationed in Germany, he traveled to Denmark during a leave...