Obituaries

May 3, 2012

Joseph R. Kondro, age 52 of Walla Walla, WA passed away on May 3, 2012 in Washington.

He was born May 19, 1959 in Marquette, MI son of Dominic and Elizabeth (Curtis) Durant; and was adopted by John and Elanor Kondro. Joseph grew up in Iron River, MI and later moved to Washington where he was...

Apr 23, 2012

View Flowers Brenda Sue Tovey, age 47 of Baraga, MI passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Brenda was born May 7, 1964 in Mason, MI daughter to Lawrence and Wilda (Sheele) Niswonger. She graduated from Gladwin-Rose City High School in 1982. Brenda worked as a supervisor for Wolverine Worldwide in...

Apr 14, 2012

Carl Ray Harris, age 80 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility.

He was born January 29, 1932 in Murphysboro, IL son of David and Lily (Barnett) Harris. He grew up in Illinois and married Ilene Campbell on September 27, 1952. Carl was a Cpl in...

Apr 13, 2012

Nancy L. Haataja, age 70 of Zeba, MI passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 at her home.

She was born December 8, 1941 in L'Anse, MI daughter to the late Archie and Margaret (Shalifoe) Knapp. Nancy attended school in L'Anse. She married Alfred Fabian Haataja on November 27, 1971. Nancy worked as a bartender at...

Apr 6, 2012

Dennis Ray Tingley, age 66 of Skanee, MI passed away suddenly on Friday, April 06, 2012 at his home.

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

Mar 31, 2012

Florence M. Ketola, age 86, of White Hall, IL formerly of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the White Hall Nursing Home where she has been a resident since December 2007.

Florence was born January 13, 1926 in Elo, MI daughter to John and Lempi (Kuopus) Byykkonen. She was raised in Elo...

Mar 27, 2012

Hilia Marie Huhtala, age 91 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Houghton, MI.

She was born October 8 1920 in Herman, MI daughter to Fabian and Julia Anna (Kujala) Torvinen. Hilia graduated from L'Anse High School in 1939; then moved to Detroit and worked...

Mar 24, 2012

View Flowers Toini Kaarina Selden, age 90 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born December 22, 1921 in Slapneck, MI daughter to the late Mauri and Hilda (Alfors) Lampi. Toini graduated from Eben High School in 1940. She served in the US Women's Army Auxiliary Corp...

Mar 16, 2012

Theodore Christian Birkeland, age 65 of Arnheim, MI passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012 at his home.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 16th at 11:00 a.m. in the South Range Cemetery with Rev. Judy Mattson Officiating. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mar 11, 2012

Raymond Clifford Maki, age 86 of Watton, MI passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI.

He was born September 3, 1925 in Watton, MI son of the late August P. and Fannie (Niemi) Maki. Ray grew up in Watton and graduated from L'Anse High School in...

Feb 29, 2012

Mayme L. Joki, age 86 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at her home.

Mayme was born July 31, 1925 in Nisula, MI daughter to John and Johanna (Pappilla) Liuska. She married Theodore Joki in Detroit. Mayme worked for Helene Tackle Co. in Detroit for many years then returned to the area...

Feb 23, 2012

View Flowers Janet Anne Godward, age 56 of Pelkie, MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at her home.

She was born February 14, 1956 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania daughter to Gordon and Gretchen (Guthoehrlein) Gearhart. Janet grew up in Poland, OH and graduated in 1975 from Poland Seminary High...

Feb 17, 2012

View Flowers Aileen H. Koski, , age 92, a former resident of Keweenaw Bay, Mi passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Shulstad Leisure Living Home in Baraga, MI following a long illness.

She was born December 3, 1919 in Chassell, MI daughter to John and Matilda (Pajara) Maatta. Following the death of her...

Feb 14, 2012

Joan Gauthier, age 66 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born September 25, 1945 in Baraga, daughter to the late Joseph and Pearl (Nedeau) Loonsfoot. Joan graduated from L'Anse High School in 1980 and then received a CDA from Suomi College. She married Leroy R. Gauthier...

Feb 12, 2012

Edmond Paquette, age 61 formerly of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Tendercare Health Center in Munising, MI where he had been a resident.

Edmond was born April 11, 1950 in Baraga son of Theodore and Bernadine (Cadeau) Paquette. He liked bicycling and reading.

He is survived by his brothers,...

Jan 29, 2012

Violet I. Autio, age 89 a lifelong resident of Watton, MI passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI.

Violet was born November 3, 1922 in Watton, daughter of August and Fannie (Niemi) Maki. She married Waino Autio on June 3, 1945 in Trout Creek, MI. Violet was a member of...

Jan 25, 2012

Ethel Cecelia Foster, age 80 of Panama passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at her daughter's home in Baraga.

She was born June 27, 1931 in Colon, Panama daughter of Frederick and Ester Foster. Ethel lived in Panama until 2001 when she moved to Baraga. She loved to read and enjoyed watching sports, especially the...

Jan 22, 2012

Alice was born December 2, 1914 in Arkansaw, WI, the daughter of the late Lee and Maude Weisinger. She attended school in Brantwood, WI.

In 1932 she married Wallace Kosey in Waukegan, IL. They moved to Ontonagon and lived there most of their lives. Wallace preceded her in death on February 17, 1987.

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Jan 11, 2012

View Flowers Albert Edward Koski, 93, a former resident of Keweenaw Bay, Mi passed away on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2012 at the Shulstad Leisure Living Home in Baraga, MI following a long illness.

He was born December 29, 1918 in the family farmhouse in Keweenaw Bay, a son of William and Ida (Pieti) Koski.

Jan 3, 2012

View Flowers Hudson "Hud" Lee Johnson, age 86, formerly of L'Anse, passed away on January 3, 2012, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse.

Hudson was born in Hibbing, MN on December 15, 1925, to Engve and Violet Johnson. From 1943 a�" 1946, Hudson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS...