Obituaries

Hilda E. (Sikkala) Perkins

Apr 30, 2015

Hilda “Betty” E. Perkins, age 82 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Bayside Village in L’Anse.

She was born March 29, 1933 in Covington, MI daughter of Emil and Emma (Visuri) Sikkila.  Hilda graduated from L’Anse High School in 1952.

Upon graduation she moved to Chicago and worked...

Patrick John Dupie

Apr 28, 2015

Patrick John Dupie, age 61 of Hancock, MI and formerly Ontonagon, MI passed away on April 28, 2015 at Cypress Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hancock.

Per Patrick’s request there will be no services. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Friends may sign Patrick’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

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Norma Anne (Oberg) Osterman

Apr 26, 2015

Norma Anne (Oberg) Elmblad Osterman, age 87 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home with her loved ones by her side.

She was born March 12, 1928 in Alston, MI daughter of Randolph and Clairbel (Clisch) Oberg.  She graduated from L’Anse High School in 1946.

Surviving are her sons,...

Ellen Louise Swartz

Apr 1, 2015

Ellen Louise Swartz, age 80 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held in the future. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.

Friends may sign Ellen's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

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Francis Krolik Jr

Mar 24, 2015

View Video View Flowers Francis “Bumps” Freemont Krolik Jr., age 37 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Baraga, MI. He was born April 7, 1977 in L’Anse, MI son of Francis and Elizabeth (Miller) Krolik. Bumps graduated from L’Anse High School in 1996. He worked for his father at Frenchy’s Auto Parts and...

Allen David Shelifoe

Mar 21, 2015

View Video Allen David Shelifoe, age 49 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1965 in San Diego, CA son of Frederick and Margaret (DeCota) Shelifoe. Allen grew up in L’Anse and graduated from L’Anse High School in 1984. He then entered the...

Eugene Melvin Niemi

Mar 16, 2015

View Video View Flowers Eugene Niemi, age 81 of Chicago, IL and Aura, MI passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Kindred Chicago Central Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born June 3, 1933 in Aura, MI son of Arthur and Margaret (Makela) Niemi. Eugene married Josephine Olszak in 1956. He worked as a welder for Pettibone...

Faye Louise Boomer

Mar 13, 2015

View Video Faye Louise Boomer, age 78 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family after a yearlong courageous battle with leukemia. She was born November 14, 1936 to Charles B. and Martha (Keranen) Dantes in Herman. Faye graduated from L’Anse High School in 1954. She then...

Martha Aileen Fredrickson

Mar 12, 2015

View Video View Flowers Martha Aileen Fredrickson, age 87 of L’Anse, MI passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at her home. She was born February 2, 1928 in Pequaming, MI daughter to George and Gundrun (Soli) Salo. Martha attended school in Pequaming and L’Anse; graduating in 1946 from L’Anse High School. She married Stanley Fredrickson on...

Stanley Rudolph Hansen

Mar 10, 2015

View Flowers Stanley Rudolph Hansen, age 72 of Watton, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at UP Health Systems in Marquette, MI with his family by his side. He was born May 9, 1942 in Covington, MI son of Norman and Elma (Kemppainen) Hansen. Stanley attended school in Covington and L’Anse. He married the former Karen...

Alta M Koski

Mar 9, 2015

View Video View Flowers Alta M. Koski, age 62 of Aura, MI passed away suddenly on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 15, 1952 in Rockford, IL daughter to Nellie Pond Reed. Alta grew up in Rockford, IL. She married Dennis Koski on October 19, 1996 in Gleason, WI. They raised...

Cornelius (Con) Joseph Sullivan

Mar 6, 2015

View Flowers Cornelius (Con) Joseph Sullivan, Jr. age 76, of L’Anse, MI died Friday, March 6, 2015 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Con was born August 14, 1938 in Ishpeming. He attended the L’Anse elementary and middle schools. After eighth grade he enrolled in St. Lawrence Seminary where he graduated from high school in 1956 and received an...

Ellen H. E. Tahtinen

Mar 4, 2015

Ellen H. E. Tahtinen, 82, of Pelkie, passed away on March 4, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 12, 1932, in Watton, daughter of the late William and Martha (Ranta) Saarinen, of Watton. She attended grade school in Watton and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1950. On Nov. 11, 1950 she married Paul...

Richard JA Kruse

Mar 2, 2015

View Video Tribute View Flowers Richard (John Arthur) Kruse, of L’Anse, Michigan. Loving father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Marquette General Hospital; he was 80 years old. Richard JA Kruse was born on January 6, 1935 in Saginaw MI to the late Irving and Orpha (VanBuskirk) Kruse. He married Phyllis L. Hokkanen on...

Toivo Brynolf Mutkala

Feb 25, 2015

View Flowers Toivo Brynolf Mutkala, age 90 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Toivo was born July 24, 1924 in Pelkie, MI son of Samuel and Hilma (Vahamaki) Mutkala. He attended the Gidding and Alston Schools. Toivo married Ruth Pesonen on August 3, 1946. They owned and operated a...

Reynalda Stein

Feb 12, 2015

View Video View Flowers Reynalda Stein, age 84 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Alpha Senior Concepts Assisted Living in Green Bay, WI. She was born July 22, 1930 in Camacho, Sinaloa Mexico, daughter to Rodolfo and Asencion (Aguilar) Osuna. Reynalda grew up in Mexico and attended school there. She married Bradley...

Ann Marie Denomie

Feb 10, 2015

Ann Marie Denomie, age 77 of Baraga, MI, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Marquette General Hospital with her family by her side.

Ann was born April 27, 1937, in Ontonagon, MI, the daughter of Ruth Weisinger. She graduated from Ontonagon High School and later attended Finlandia University in the secretarial field. Ann married...

Orvil Raynold Anderson

Jan 30, 2015

Orvil Raynold Anderson, age 92 of Ontonagon, MI passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at his home.

He was born June 17, 1922 in Palmer, MI son of Albert and Juanita (Hurst) Anderson. Orvil grew up in Romulus, MI and graduated from Ford Trade School. He worked for Ford Motor Co. for 40 years; starting...

Mildred Savilla Bell

Jan 27, 2015

Mildred Savilla Bell, age 71 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will be held in the spring in Gaylord, MI. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Friends may sign Mildred's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

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Timothy William Shanahan

Jan 17, 2015

View Video View Flowers Timothy William Shanahan, age 56 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born January 11, 1959 in L’Anse, MI son of John and Katherine (Birk) Shanahan. Tim graduated from Baraga High School in 1977 and then went to DeVry...