Obituaries

Arthur Franklin Chenoweth

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...

Theresia Louise Whitman

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;...

Agnes Pauline Sonderegger

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...

Lorraine Lois Francois

Aug 19, 2014

View Flowers

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...

Lori Ann Niemi

Aug 12, 2014

View Flowers Lori Ann Niemi, age 46 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her home. She was born September 19, 1967 in L’Anse, MI daughter to Gerald and Sharon (Reed) Niemi. Lori graduated from L’Anse High School in 1985 and then went on to Northern Michigan University to get a degree in Computer...

James George Lein

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

Robert Donald Erickson

Aug 9, 2014

View Flowers Robert “Bob” Donald Erickson, age 60 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 in L’Anse. He was born December 15, 1953 in L’Anse, MI, son of Donald and Elaine (Whitty) Erickson. Bob went to Sacred Heart School and then L’Anse Elementary School; and graduated from L’Anse High School in 1972. He married Kathleen...

Donald Alfred Bright

Aug 5, 2014

Donald Alfred Bright, age 76 of Crivitz, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 at his home.

He was born November 20, 1937 in Wausaukee, WI son of Harvey and Jeanette (Beech) Bright. Don grew up in Amberg, WI. He was in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Marian Arrowood...

Reuben Paul Collins

Jul 29, 2014

Reuben Paul Collins, age 68 of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, MI.

He was born May 14, 1946 in Ontonagon, MI son of Francis and June (Bennett) Collins. Reuben graduated from L'Anse High School in 1964. He married former Yolanda Gardner on October 3, 1970...

Ralph F Slotke

Jul 28, 2014

View Flowers Ralph F. Slotke passed away at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center in Sheboygan, WI, on July 28, 2014 at the age of 82. Ralph Slotke is survived by his loving wife, Vivian (nee Knutila) of 63 years. They were married in Milwaukee, WI on April 28, 1951. Ralph is further survived by his sister, Shirley Sherwin. Ralph...

Thomas Calvin Pechauer

Jul 25, 2014

View Flowers Thomas Calvin Pechauer, age 76 of Pequaming, MI passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at Shulstad’s Leisure Living. He was born August 19, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI son of Frank and Irma (Illian) Pechauer. Thomas's mother passed away when he was an infant and he was raised by his father Frank and step mother Sylvia...

Norman John Lyttinen

Jul 23, 2014

View Flowers Norman John Lyttinen, age 48 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at his home. He was born March 6, 1966 in Hancock, MI son of James Gary and Judith Doris (Hall) Lyttinen. He graduated from Houghton High School in 1984 and then attended Northern Michigan University. He moved to Flint, MI where...

Ronald Albert Koponen

Jul 20, 2014

Ronald Albert Koponen, age 71 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born February 20, 1943 in L'Anse, MI son of Hjalmer and Ione (Almli) Koponen. Ron graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in Westland, MI in 1961. He then went into...

Susan Ellen Karvonen

Jul 18, 2014

Susan Ellen Karvonen, age 67 of Hancock, MI passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Aspirus Keweenaw Memorial Medical Center in Laurium, MI.

She is survived by her children Robin (Chuck) Foster, Larry Karvonen, Debra Karvonen, David (Rachel) Karvonen, Michael (Arrietta) Karvonen; 12 grandchildren; and 1 great granddaughter.

Preceding her in death is...

Dolores Lorraine Forcia

Jul 14, 2014

View Flowers Dolores Lorraine Forcia, age 83 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at her home. She was born October 25, 1930 in Ishpeming, MI daughter of Arvo and Ida (Walitalo) Jokinen. Dolores attended school in Herman and L’Anse, MI. She married Clarence Forcia on March 25, 1950 in L’Anse. Dolores was a home...

Richard James Edwards

Jul 11, 2014

View Flowers Richard James Edwards, age 84 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 21, 1929 in Baraga, MI son of John and Mary (Olsen) Edwards. Dick worked for Ford Motor Co before going into the US Army, 82nd Airborne, during the Korean Conflict from 1948-52....

Mary Elizabeth Hulkonen

Jun 26, 2014

View Flowers Mary Elizabeth (Snyder) Hulkonen, age 65, of L’Anse, passed away Thursday, June 26th at Bayside Village of L’Anse where she had been a resident for the past 16 months. Mary was born on May 30th, 1949 in Battle Creek, Michigan; the daughter of the late Wayne and Delaphine (Brown) Snyder. A 1967 graduate of Climax/Scotts High...

Ellen Marie Hietala

Jun 21, 2014

View Flowers Ellen “Marie” Hietala, age 92 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Shulstad’s Leisure Living in Baraga, MI. Marie was born March 16, 1922 in Pequaming, MI daughter to John and Johanna (Wiggins) Soli. She attended school in Pequaming thru the 8th grade and then stayed home to help raise her brothers...

Kathleen Huhtala

Jun 10, 2014

View Flowers Kathleen Huhtala, age 85 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born May 16, 1929 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Arthur “Babe” and Mary (Coskie) Denomme. Kathleen graduated from L’Anse High School in 1947. She married Roland Huhtala Sr. on August 28, 1948 in L’Anse. Kathleen raised...

Joyce Ann Menghini

Jun 6, 2014

Joyce A. Menghini, age 71 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 8, 1943 in Stambaugh, MI daughter of Peter and Ann (Pasquali) Basolo. Joyce received her GED from Baraga High School. She married William Patrick Menghini and they resided in Baraga where she...