Obituaries

Charles Donald Eilola

Charles Donald Eilola

May 5, 2016

Charles Donald Eilola, age 78 of Askel, MI passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, MI. He was born March 11, 1938 in Hancock, MI son of John and Agnes (Keranen) Eilola. Don graduated from John A. Doelle School in Tapiola. He married the former Nancy Hall and they resided in the...

LeRoy Bruce Guindon

LeRoy Bruce Guindon

Apr 29, 2016

LeRoy Bruce Guindon, age 79, a resident of Harrison Township, Michigan passed Friday, April 29, 2016 at Lakepointe Villa Senior Care & Rehab in Clinton Twp., MI. He was born on September 7, 1936 in Baraga, MI to the late Walter and Edith (Collins) Guindon. LeRoy proudly served his country in the National Guard, United States Coast Guard and...

"Margaret" Boguslawa Morro

"Margaret" Boguslawa Morro

Apr 25, 2016

Boguslawa “Margaret" Morro, age 56 of Baraga, MI passed away on Monday, April 25th at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Jacobson Funeral Home.

Alben P Testen

Alben P Testen

Apr 23, 2016

Alben P. Testen, age 93 of Chicago, IL passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Lagrange Park, IL He was born May 18, 1922 in L’Anse, MI son of John and Theresa (Gastinich) Testen. Beloved husband of the late Anne nee Wallace, loving father of the late Stanley (Patricia) Testen, cherished grandfather of Michelle Testen and Danielle Testen, adored...

Darlene Ida (Norback)  Morin

Darlene Ida (Norback) Morin

Apr 19, 2016

Darlene Ida Morin, age 72 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at U P Health System in Marquette, MI. She was born August 30, 1943 in Sidnaw, MI at the McCorry’s House, daughter to Swande and Elizabeth (Provost) Norback. Darlene attended school in Sidnaw through 8th grade and then went to school in Ewen through 10th...

Robert L Everson

Robert L Everson

Mar 28, 2016

Robert E. Everson, 78 of L'Anse, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Bayside Village, L'Anse. He was born September 18, 1937, in L'Anse and attended L'Anse High School. He moved to Brighton, MI in the early sixties to work in the construction field where he lived and worked for 25 years. He returned to L'Anse in the late 80's...

Doug "Shiek" E LeClaire

Doug "Shiek" E LeClaire

Mar 20, 2016

Doug "Shiek" E. LeClaire, age 61 passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Baraga, MI. He was born December 30, 1954 in Hancock, MI son of Melford and Rita (Miron) LeClaire. Doug graduated from Baraga High School in 1973. He played sports, and still holds the track record at BHS for the two mile. He graduated from MTU...

Josephine Margaret (Olszak)  Niemi

Josephine Margaret (Olszak) Niemi

Mar 19, 2016

Josephine Margaret Niemi, age 91 of Aura, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Shulstad’s Leisure Living, where she has resided for the past year. She was born February 12, 1925 in Ironwood, MI, daughter of Andrew and Mary (Nowak) Olszak. Josie grew up in Ironwood and then moved to the Chicago area. She met and married...

Vern Alfred Marquardt

Vern Alfred Marquardt

Mar 18, 2016

Vern Alfred Marquardt, age 93 of L’Anse, MI passed away early on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI. He was born July 5, 1922 in Dixon, South Dakota, son of Adolph and Mary (Faubel) Marquardt. Vern graduated from Morris High School in Minnesota in 1940, and received a B.S. degree in Business...

Ethel S Johnson

Ethel S Johnson

Mar 16, 2016

Ethel S Johnson, age 100 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Bayside Village in L’Anse where she had resided for nearly two years. She was born September 20, 1915 in Baraga, daughter to the late Herman and Wendla (Osterholm) Johnson. Ethel graduated Valedictorian from Baraga High School in 1933. She lived in Chicago, Texas, and...

Richard Mark Bruder

Richard Mark Bruder

Mar 12, 2016

R. Mark Bruder, Bineshee, 3rd Degree Midewiwin. O’shkawbaywis to the Grandfather Drum, Little Boy Water drum, Sacred Fire, and Singer of the Three Fires Midewiwin Lodge. Bineshee, a member of the M’Chigeeng First Nation Band of Ojibwe Anishinabe, on the beautiful Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. He was an artist and craftsman in the Great Lake State of Michigan. He completed...

Frances Mary (Ellenich)  Skytta

Frances Mary (Ellenich) Skytta

Mar 8, 2016

Frances Mary Skytta, age 86 of Teal Lake Senior Living Community in Negaunee, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming, MI with her family at her side. She was born June 4, 1929 in Duluth, MN daughter of Joseph and Isabelle (King) Ellenich. Frances was raised in Baraga, MI. She married...

John Charles Snyder

John Charles Snyder

Mar 5, 2016

John “Jack” Charles Snyder, age 85 of L’Anse passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. He was born December 20, 1930 in L’Anse, MI son of Cecil and Irene (Leonard) Snyder. Jack married the former Marian Matt in 1950 in L’Anse. He worked for Celotex, then hauled for Pettibone and RD Kent Trucking. After he...

Bruce Delowery Anderson

Bruce Delowery Anderson

Mar 4, 2016

Bruce Delowery Anderson, age 68 of Ontonagon, MI passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. He was born October 31, 1947 in Detroit, MI son of Orvil and Marie (Delowery) Anderson. Bruce graduated from Plymouth High School. He was in the US Army 11th Armored Calvary Black Horse Division, during Vietnam War from Sept 1967-69,...

Andrew James Mercure

Andrew James Mercure

Mar 1, 2016

Andrew James Mercure, age 29 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. He was born January 22, 1987 in Ishpeming, MI son of Dale Mercure and Ann Ashton. Andrew graduated from L’Anse High School in 2010. He worked at Erickson’s Saw Mill then Erickson’s Lumber Co as a Diesel Mechanic. He loved to fish,...

Howard Alfred Chartier

Howard Alfred Chartier

Feb 29, 2016

Howard Chartier, age 81 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Howard was born July 16, 1934 in Pelkie, MI son of Alfred and Flora (Sirard) Chartier. He attended Pelkie and Baraga schools. Howard married the former Margaret (Dee Dee) Douville on June 30, 1956. From October 1956-October 1958 he was...

Terry Dennis Haanpaa

Terry Dennis Haanpaa

Feb 25, 2016

Terry Dennis Haanpaa, age 61 of Herman, MI passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at UP Healthcare System in Marquette, MI. Terry was born July 22, 1954 in L’Anse Twp., son to Arnie and Martha (Walitalo) Haanpaa. He graduated from L’Anse High School in 1972. He married Martha Reyes on May 4, 1974 at Sacred Heart of Jesus...

William George Clisch

William George Clisch

Feb 23, 2016

William George Clisch, age 87 of Alston, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at his son’s home. He was born September 29, 1928 in Laurium, MI, son of George and Nan (Pelto) Clisch. Bill graduated from Baraga High School in 1946. He married the former Jean Juntunen on December 10, 1949 in Nisula, MI. Bill worked construction...

Linda M McGlue

Linda M McGlue

Feb 9, 2016

Linda M McGlue,  age 70 of Auburn Hills, died on February 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Michael “Selden” L. McGlue; loving mother of Michelle Edwards, Scott McGlue, Kevin (Tina) McGlue, and Mike McGlue; dear grandmother of Shaun, Danny, David, Nicole, Christopher, Brady, Hannah and the late Brian; great-grandmother of Brayden and Emma. Linda was an awesome loving...

Marie Kasper

Marie Kasper

Feb 2, 2016

Marie Kasper, age 67 of Aura, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at her home. There will be no visitation or funeral service. The Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.