Obituaries

Dec 12, 2013

Stella Inza Hansen, age 95 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Stella was born February 15, 1918 in L'Anse, MI daughter to Frank and Catherine (Wearlacki) Stone. She attended school in L'Anse. Stella married Harold "Bud" Hansen in 1938.

She enjoyed Bingo, going to the...

Dec 7, 2013

Frank Louis Zeits III, 96, of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Frank was born on August 9, 1917 in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, son of Joseph and Frances (Salek) Zeits. He attended St. Mary's School in Lake Leelanau. He then spent 2 years in the Civilian Conservation Corps...

Dec 5, 2013

View Flowers Viola Mae (Teenie) Banuchie, age 78 of Ontonagon, MI passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital with her family by her side.

Vi was born March 31, 1935 in Baraga, MI, daughter to Leo and Bertha (Nadeau) Durant. She was married to John Banuchie for 58 years and had 5...

Dec 3, 2013

View Flowers Charlotte Ester Perreault, age 87 of Houghton, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Omega House in Houghton.

She was born June 1, 1926 in Kingsley, MI to Leonard and Goldie (Spidel) Weathers. Charlotte graduated from Kingsley High School. In 1947 she married Ned Hickey; he passed away in 1972. Charlotte...

Dec 2, 2013

James Robert Theriault, age 86 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at his home.

He was born May 22, 1927 in L'Anse to Edward and Leona (Archambeau) Theriault. James was married to Violet (Tervonen) for 65 years.

Surviving are his wife Violet of L'Anse; son Charles (Gina) Theriault of Gaylord,...

Nov 30, 2013

View Flowers Almina "Red" C. Summers, age 83 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI.

She was born August 9, 1930 in Newberry, MI, daughter of William and Cecil (Emerson) Hollingshead. Almina married Clifton Summers who proceeded her in death on May 1, 1997. She and her...

Nov 22, 2013

View Flowers William M. St. George, age 87 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Bayside Village.

He was born September 9, 1926 in L'Anse, MI son to Mose and Agnes (LaFountain) St. George. Bill graduated from L'Anse High School in 1945; then entered the US Army during WWII. He married the...

Nov 16, 2013

View Flowers Anne Marie Juntunen, age 95 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming, MI were she has resided for the past month.

Anne was born June 30, 1918 at the family home in Hancock, MI; daughter to Charles and Nelmi (Sysimetsa) Tahtinen. She grew up...

Nov 9, 2013

Daniel Paul Cholette, age 68 of Aura, MI passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital.

Dan was born May 23, 1945 in Wyandotte, MI, son of the late Joseph and Elma (Stacks) Cholette. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1964; then attended Ferris State College. He then did an apprenticeship with...

Nov 7, 2013

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Lois Ann Clarey, age 80 of Goodrich, MI passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at her home.

She was born January 2, 1933 in Alston, MI daughter of William and Kathleen (Phillippi) Hiltunen. Lois retired from St. Joseph Hospital receptionist/Biller; she did volunteer work at Trinity Lutheran Church, the school library...

Oct 31, 2013

View Flowers Rose Jean Toyras, 88, of Aura, MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Rose was born on September 11, 1925 in L'Anse, MI.

Rose "Jean" was raised on the Karschney family farm and sawmill, along with her six siblings, on Huron Bay. Rose...

Oct 25, 2013

Clarence Melvin Huhtasaari, age 80 of Askel, MI, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga, MI.

He was born November 16, 1932 in Askel, MI son of Arne and Anna (Heikkinen) Huhtasaari. Clarence was a veteran serving in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member...

Oct 22, 2013

Margaret Louise Bageris, age 81 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her home.

Private family services will be held. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Oct 18, 2013

View Flowers Madeline Selden, a lifelong resident of Baraga County, died peacefully at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga at age 98.

She was born and raised on a farm on Section 12 Road to a second generation Quebecoise family. Madge was the second oldest daughter of Mary (Vizina) Miron and Fred Miron.

She is...

Oct 6, 2013

View Flowers Loretta Mae Hugo, age 77, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home. She was born April 14, 1936 and was the daughter of John and Isabelle (Asher) Hugo. Loretta was a life-long resident of L'Anse, Michigan where she and husband, Richard Veker, Sr. worked and raised their family.

She is survived...

Sep 23, 2013

View Flowers Michael Charles Gazell, age 93 of Skanee, MI passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home.

He was born October 16, 1919 in Cleveland, OH, where he grew up. Michael was in the US Army during WWII. He worked for General Motors in Detroit for 34 years.

He was married...

Sep 17, 2013

View Flowers Leona E. Janda, age 97 of Skanee, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at her home.

She was born May 5, 1916 in Bowler, WI daughter to Fred and Elizabeth (Schenk) Bartelme. She married Joseph Janda on October 5, 1940. They moved to Skanee in 1946.

She was a member...

Sep 14, 2013

Randal Roy (Knute) Rock, age 56 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at his home.

Randal was born on October 2, 1956 in L'Anse, MI son to John and Lorraine (Kemppainen) Rock. He attended Baraga Schools, graduating in 1974. Throughout the years, he drove truck for North American Van Lines, worked as...

Sep 12, 2013

View Flowers Leona Marie Jahfetson, age 92 of Baraga, MI passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born March 3, 1921 in Pelkie, MI daughter to Jacob and Hilda (Raja) Haka. Leona married Wilhart Jahfetson on June 26, 1948 in Pelkie, MI. She enjoyed her hobby farm, flower beds,...

Sep 11, 2013

Donna Mae (Jurmu) Reynolds, age 60 of L'Anse, MI and Waterford, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 suddenly at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on May 4, 1953 in Highland Park, MI daughter to Paul and Martha (Kemppainen) Jurmu. Donna graduated from Berkley High School in 1971. She was married to Thomas...