Obituaries

Nov 9, 2010

Catherine E. Anderson, age 96 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga.

Catherine was born October 23, 1914 in Franklin Mine, MI daughter to the late John and Vincenca (Crnkovich) Markovich. She grew up on a farm on the outskirts of L'Anse; later moving to Milwaukee and...

Nov 5, 2010

Irene E. Smith, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5, 2010. Mrs. Smith was the widow of retired Lt. Col. Phillip Smith, Sr.

Mrs. Smith was born in Skanee, Michigan and was the daughter of Erick Julius And Elin Sophia Erickson.

Mrs. Smith worked for many years...

Nov 1, 2010

Betty Jane Matsen, age 86 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 6, 1924 in Racine, WI daughter to Roy and Beatrice (Bradshaw) Matsen. Betty was one of Gods special children. She never went to school because they didn't have schools for special children...

Oct 26, 2010

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Martha Miilu, age 90 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga.

She was born on February 10, 1920 in Chassell, MI daughter to Matt and Eveliina (Valimaki) Autio. Martha was in the first graduating class in Pequaming in 1938.

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Oct 18, 2010

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J. Susan Presslein, age 70 of L'Anse, MI went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 18, 2010 at her home with her family at her side. "Susie" fought a courageous battle against melanoma for the past nine years. She was born in L'Anse, Michigan on September 8, 1940, the child...

Oct 1, 2010

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Evelyn Holappa, age 90 of Zeba, MI passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital with her family at her side.

She was born June 21, 1920 in Zeba daughter to Samuel Lightfoot and Lucy (Blaker) Spruce. Evelyn was raised by Jacob and Margaret Duggan; and attended...

Sep 28, 2010

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Lane Ellis Lyberg, age 86 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga, MI.

Lane was born June 18, 1924 in Marquette, MI son of the late Frank and Florence (Ellis) Lyberg. He grew up in Kingsford, MI and graduated from Kingsford...

Sep 14, 2010

John B. Carriere, age 62, of L'Anse, Michigan died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Fr. John Longbucco will officiate. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is assisting the family.

Friends may sign John's guest...

Sep 13, 2010

Thomas "Ray" Raymond Brodbeck Jr., age 78 of Keweenaw Bay, MI passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born may 8, 1932 in Peoria, IL son of Thomas Raymond and Elsie Gail (Anderson) Brodbeck. Ray graduated from Spalding High School in Peoria, IL in 1950....

Sep 13, 2010

Barbara M. Mantila, age 82 of Baraga, MI passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 at her home after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born March 31, 1928 in Zeba, MI daughter to Samuel Lightfoot and Margaret (Kipsoden) Spruce. Barbara graduated from Baraga High School in 1975. She was a community health representative...

Sep 13, 2010

Dora Lucille Kritz, age 90, of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born March 7, 1920 in Houghton, MI daughter to Frank and Hilja (Lax) Pakkala. She graduated from Houghton High School. In 1952 she married Robert Kritz in Ohio. Dora worked for Ford Motor Co...

Sep 9, 2010

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Leon H. Thompson, age 75, of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, September 09, 2010 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was the beloved father of Holly (Troy) Belanger of L'Anse and Linda Brackeen of San Antonio. He was the dear grandfather of B.J. Brackeen of San Antonio. He was...

Sep 6, 2010

Aurelia Bergstrom, age 77, of Novi, MI passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010.

She was born January 7, 1933 in Aura, MI daughter to Toivo and Helen (Ahonen) Holso. Aurelia attended elementary school in Aura, MI and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1951. She married Melvin Bergstrom in 1954 in Detroit.

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Sep 3, 2010

Warren Robert Jenkins (Jinkins), 78, of Sidnaw, Michigan, formerly of Saint Joseph, Michigan, passed from this life to the next on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at home, after a long and courageous fight with cancer, with his dear wife Mary at his side.

Warren was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on July 24, 1932 to Virgil...

Aug 26, 2010

Harry Paul Grafton, age 70, of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Baraga county Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Janesville, Illinois on May 31, 1940 the son of the late Lawrence and Theda (Boggs) Grafton. Harry graduated from college with a two year associates degree and served...

Aug 17, 2010

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Edward Lee Bourdage, age 63 of L'Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

He was born June 30, 1947 in Marquette, MI son of Leonard Bourdage and Viola (Heikkinen) Porter. Ed grew up in Skanee and attended the Skanee School and graduated from the...

Aug 15, 2010

Evelyn I. Strange, age 97, of Portage Twp., MI passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 18, 1913 on the family farm, daughter of Gustof and Lisa Britta Johnson. At age 15 Evelyn moved to Detroit and married Matt Strang in 1932. She...

Aug 14, 2010

Paul Fred Lahti, age 71 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI.

Paul was born August 21, 1938 in Herman, MI, son of Fred J. and Irja E. (Autio) Lahti. He grew up in Herman on the small family farm and graduated from L'Anse High School...

Aug 12, 2010

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Irene Elizabeth Younggren, age 87 of Covington, MI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Covington Rest Home.

Irene was born on April 17, 1923 in Covington, MI daughter to the late George and Ellen (Anderson) Sailo. She grew up in...

Jul 31, 2010

Beverly Joan Ellsworth, age 71 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 23, 1938 in L'Anse, MI daughter of William and Catherine (Schofield) Emery. Beverly attended school in L'Anse. She married Leonard Ellsworth in April 1964 in Baraga. They lived in Marquette for about...