Obituaries

Elvie J. Grady

Elvie J. Grady

Nov 7, 2011

Elvie, J. Grady, age 73 of Milwaukee, WI passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Willowcrest in Milwaukee.

She was born on February 12, 1938 in Negaunee, MI daughter to John and Fiina Jacobson. Elvie grew up in Sidnaw, MI and graduated from L'Anse High School. She married Albert Grady and they resided in Milwaukee,...

Anna Marie Andersen

Anna Marie Andersen

Nov 2, 2011

View Flowers Anna Marie Andersen, age 82, of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born on January 30, 1929 in Negaunee, MI daughter to Bernard and Florence Eagle. Anna grew up in Marquette. She was a bartender and cook at Pat's Bar and Flannigan's Bar in...

Dawn McIntyre

Dawn McIntyre

Oct 10, 2011

Dawn R. McIntyre, age 77 of Trout Creek, MI passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital

She was born September 1, 1934 in Trout Creek, daughter of the late Glen and Yvonne (Tremblay) Manning. Dawn graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1952 and soon after married the love of her...

Charlotte Genevieve LaRose

Charlotte Genevieve LaRose

Oct 9, 2011

View Photo Tribute Charlotte Genevieve LaRose, age 81 of Keweenaw Bay, MI passed away on Sunday, October 09, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born September 19, 1930 in Pontiac, MI daughter of Jacob and Genevieve (Merchant) Quick. Charlotte graduated from Auburn Heights High School in 1949. She married Raymond LaRose in Rochester Hills, MI...

"Nora" Helen Honora Koski

"Nora" Helen Honora Koski

Sep 18, 2011

View Photo Tribute "Nora" (Helen Honora) Koski, age 90 of L'Anse, MI passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at The Omega House in Houghton, MI.

Nora was born in Houghton, MI on January 19, 1921, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth "Elsie" Corgan. Nora married Gordon Koski on May 26, 1939 in L'Anse. They were...

Michael Scott Anderson

Michael Scott Anderson

Sep 7, 2011

View Photo Tribute Michael Scott "Buddah" Anderson, age 52 of Newberry, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident in Iron County, MI.

He was born August 7, 1959 in L'Anse, MI son of William and Patricia (Stein) Anderson. Mike graduated from L'Anse High School in 1977; and went...

Ellwood E. Hoffman

Ellwood E. Hoffman

Aug 31, 2011

Ellwood E. Hoffman, age 88 of Skanee, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI with heart issues.

He was born June 7, 1923 on a farm in Washington, MI to Wenzell and Loretta (Dickinson) Hoffman. Ellwood had an 8th grade education in Drayton Plains, MI but was a man...

Bruce Hamilton Hackett

Bruce Hamilton Hackett

Aug 29, 2011

Bruce H. Hackett, age 64 of Covington, MI passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.

There will be no visitation. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jeanette Lorraine Marnich

Jeanette Lorraine Marnich

Aug 5, 2011

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister

Jeanette Lorraine Marnich, 92, of Sidnaw, Mi. was called home by the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2011 at Rennes Nursing Home in De Pere, Wi. with her family at her side. She was born on September 18, 1918 to Archibald and Katherine (Mc Corry) Pequet of Sidnaw. She was...

Signe I. Koski

Signe I. Koski

Jul 28, 2011

Signe I. Koski, age 88 of Aura, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI.

She was born on September 24, 1922 in Aura, daughter of Matt and Sophia (Haapalehto) Toyras. Signe attended school in Aura, Pequaming, and L'Anse. She married Norman Koski in 1942 in Temple, Texas and then...

Matt A. Toyras

Matt A. Toyras

Jul 22, 2011

View Video Matt A. Toyras Jr., age 92 of Aura, MI passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born on August 3, 1918 in Aura, MI son of Matt and Sophia (Haapalehto) Toyras. Matt grew up in Aura and attended school there. He married the former Rose Karschney on...

Robert Wheeler Chapin

Robert Wheeler Chapin

Jul 1, 2011

View Video Robert "Bob" Wheeler Chapin a�" Age 94, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, July 01, 2011, at Bayside Village.

Bob was born on February 17, 1917 to Robert and Edith Chapin of Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Coloma High School, in Coloma, MI in 1936. Bob worked as a tool & die maker/welder...

Louise Gerard

Louise Gerard

Jun 27, 2011

Louise Gerard, age 93 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born on July 10, 1917 in Weeksbury, Kentucky daughter to the late Marion and Lucy (Wells) Collins. Louise was married to Theodore Aanderud and they had four children; she then was married to Elmer Ring...

Lucille Hazel Babbitt

Lucille Hazel Babbitt

Jun 26, 2011

Lucille Hazel Babbitt, age 93 of Elo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at her home.

Lucille was born July 8, 1917 in Homesville, Ohio daughter to Clay and Bertha (Gibson) Blair. She graduated from High School in Columbus, OH. Lucille married Thomas J. Babbitt and he preceded her in death at age 32....

Walter Paul Kinnunen

Walter Paul Kinnunen

Jun 22, 2011

View video tribure Walter Paul Kinnunen, age 68 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 16, 1942 in Alston, MI son of Edwin "Ben" and Mildred Kinnunen. Walter was raised in Alston and graduated from Baraga High School in 1961; then attended Suomi College...

Viola Luella Alward

Viola Luella Alward

Jun 5, 2011

Viola Luella Alward, age 91 of Three Lakes, MI passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming, MI.

She was born on October 14, 1919 in Central Lake, MI daughter to the late Charles and Emma (Simon) Stott. She attended Atrim City School in Ellsworth, MI. Viola married Charles Alward on...

Ronald Peter Pelon

Ronald Peter Pelon

May 21, 2011

Ronald Peter Pelon, age 68 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at his home after a 4 year battle with cancer.

He was born in Detroit, MI on April 16, 1943 son of Edward and Genevieve (Coski) Pelon. Ron was raised in L'Anse and attended school in L'Anse and Baraga. He was...

David Michael Lee

David Michael Lee

Apr 25, 2011

View Photo Tribute David Michael Lee, age 58 of L'Anse passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at his home.

He was born on November 10, 1952 in L'Anse, Michigan son of Edward and Dorothy (Theriault) Lee. David attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and L'Anse Schools. He was a mechanic and worked for Ford garage. At...

Einar William Kemppainen

Einar William Kemppainen

Apr 17, 2011

Einar William Kemppainen, age 70 of Covington, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, Michigan.

Einar was born November 6, 1940 in Covington, Michigan son of the late Einar John and Gertrude Mirian (Tikkanen) Kemppainen. He graduated from Negaunee High School in 1959. From September 1961-64 Einar was...

Daniel Bialas

Daniel Bialas

Apr 4, 2011

Daniel J. Bialas "Sonny", age 82 of Baraga, MI formerly of Coldwater, MI and Calumet City, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI.

Beloved husband of the late Virginia Bialas. Father of Sandra (Gordy) Frederick, Daniel (Sharon) Bialas, Mary Theresa (Butch) Kruse, the late Kirk (Danita) Bialas, Kevin Bialas,...