Obituaries

Jan 11, 2015

Lillian V. Jolgren, age 94 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 6, 1920 in Herman, MI a daughter of the late Matt & Sanna (Tonti) Autio. Lillian moved to Detroit as a young woman and worked at Burroughs Corporation. She met and married...

Dec 24, 2014

Jayda Belle Ruuspakka, newborn daughter of Kyle and Kacie (Bianco) Ruuspakka was born and became an angel on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at UP Health System, Portage in Hancock, MI.

Surviving are her loving family, parents Kyle and Kacie of Pelkie, MI; siblings, Madeline, Drake, and Kaidynce; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Sandy Ruuspakka of Pelkie; maternal...

Dec 14, 2014

View Video Tribute View Flowers Annie L. Wilson, age 91 of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born January 10, 1923 in Trenton, TN daughter of Cecil and Mary (Jones) Hudson. Annie graduated from Peabody High School in Trenton, TN in 1941....

Nov 13, 2014

View Video Tribute View Flowers Michael Thomas Bennett, age 61 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 at his home. Mike was born October 7, 1953 in L’Anse, son to Alton and Maxine (Biegajski) Bennett. He graduated from L’Anse High School in 1972. On April 11, 2000 he married the love of his life Shelley...

Nov 10, 2014

View Flowers Helmer Einar Toyras, age 88 of Aura, MI passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 suddenly at his home He was born May 9, 1926 in Aura son of Matt A. and Sophia (Haapalehto) Toyras. Helmer grew up in Aura and attended the Aura School then graduated from L’Anse High School in 1945. After graduation Helmer...

Nov 3, 2014

Video Tribute View Flowers Kathryn A. (Kats) Heikkinen, age 70 of Baraga, MI passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Portage Healthcare System in Hancock, MI. She was born April 1, 1944 in L’Anse, MI daughter to Melford and Rita (Miron) LeClaire. Kathryn graduated from Baraga High School in 1962. She worked for the 97th District Court...

Nov 3, 2014

Margaret Anita Sayre, age 90 of L'Anse, MI died on Monday, November 3, 2014 after a brief illness.

She was born January 14, 1924 to Jens and Nannie (Olson) Thoresen in Zeba, MI. Margaret enjoyed telling stories about her childhood on the farm in Zeba. She also enjoyed walking, reading, baking, writing, sewing, watching sports events...

Oct 31, 2014

Vivian D. Niemi, age 76 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse.

Oct 29, 2014

Mary Ann Paquin, age 51 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse.

Oct 13, 2014

View Flowers Carol Jean Chapman, age 67 of Fox Lake, IL passed away suddenly on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Lake Barrington, IL. She was born July 19, 1947 in Negaunee, MI to Gerald and Sylvia Beck. Carol graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1965. She married Vaughan Chapman from Trout Creek,...

Oct 7, 2014

View Flowers Calvin Claude Chagnon, age 71 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at his home. He was born January 22nd, 1943 in L'Anse, MI son to Edward and Gladys (Lucia) Chagnon. Calvin attended school in Baraga. He married Barbara Lorenz in 1970. Calvin worked 36 years for Celotex Corp, retiring in 2004.He served...

Oct 5, 2014

View Flowers Aileen Amelia Hutula, age 94 of Covington, MI passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at St. Claire Hospital, Upper St. Claire, PA. She was born March 3, 1920 in Covington, MI daughter to Victor and Lydia (Maki) Hill. Aileen attended grade school in Covington and graduated from Kenton High School in 1937. She married Norman...

Oct 1, 2014

View Flowers Gerald Charles Mayo, age 80 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. He was born December 1, 1933 in Baraga, MI son to Richard and Elma (Koskinen) Mayo. Gerald graduated from Baraga High School and then attended college for one year prior to going into the US...

Sep 17, 2014

View Flowers Miles David Sirard, age 73 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family, following a long battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1941 in L'Anse, MI son of Joseph and Lou (Elmblad) Sirard. He was raised in L'Anse and on the family farm in Baraga...

Sep 15, 2014

View Flowers Phyllis Ann Maki, age 78 of Baraga, MI passed away suddenly on Monday, September 15, 2014 at her home. She was born February 29, 1936 in Baraga, MI daughter to Joseph and Isabelle (King) Ellenich. She graduated from Baraga High School in 1954. Phyllis married Paul T. Maki on February 19, 1955 at St. Ann’s Church...

Sep 13, 2014

Arthur F. Chenoweth, age 67 of L'Anse, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, following a lengthy illness.

He was born on Sept. 27, 1946, in Detroit, MI, to Arthur Chenoweth, Sr. and Ruth (Picard) Chenoweth. The family relocated to the L'Anse area when Art was a young boy.

Art married...

Sep 10, 2014

View Flowers Theresia Louise Whitman, age 44 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Marquette General Hospital. Theresia was born April 10, 1970 in L’Anse, MI daughter to Joseph and Margaret (Spritzley) Mleko. She graduated from Baraga High School in 1988 and attended Michigan Tech University. She married Daniel Whitman on September 3, 1994;...

Aug 29, 2014

Agnes Pauline Sonderegger, age 95 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Westside Residential Care in L'Anse where she has been a resident for the past 3 years.

She was born July 10, 1919 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada daughter to John and Annie (Denny) McGachie. Pauline lived in Woodstock most of her...

Aug 19, 2014

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Lorraine Lois Francois went to her Eternal Home on Tuesday, Aug 19, 2014.

Almost 81 years ago she was born to Charles and Nora (Demery) Picard. She grew up on her beloved farm on Dynamite Hill with her family, amongst the lilacs and the apple trees. Here she lived through the Great...

Aug 12, 2014

James George Lein, age 75 of Marquette, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans.

Private services were held. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may sign his guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com