Obituaries

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.

Aurelia...

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...

Jul 26, 2010

Donald Elmer Manninen, age 90 of Covington, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010.

He was born January 4, 1920 in Covington, MI son of the late Thomas and Lempi (Pikumaki) Manninen. Donald attended school in Covington. He married the former Joyce Smith on July 19, 1958 in Munising. He resided in Negaunee from 1949...

Jul 19, 2010

Catherine Been Hansen, "Miss Been", Chances are, if you were a student in the L'Anse Area Schools between 1934 and 1974 "Miss Been" was your teacher. Standing 4 ft. 8 in. and 90 lbs. she managed classrooms full of eager children. "Miss Been" taught us to tie our shoes, march in rhythm, sing songs, dot I's, cross t's...

Jul 12, 2010

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Mary C. Heikkinen joined her heavenly father on July 12, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Baraga to Hattie (Kunick) and William Price on June 18, 1923.

For a time she was married to John Sziber.

In 1951 she married Oscar B. Heikkinen and moved...

Jul 4, 2010

Marie S. Archambeau, age 96 formerly of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, MI.

She was born on December 6, 1913 in Rousseau, MI, daughter to the late Axel and Soffia Kaurala. She married Joseph Archambeau in 1934 and they resided in Baraga. She enjoyed...

Jul 3, 2010

Diane Mary Hudson, age 68, of Roscommon, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at her daughters home in Baraga, MI with her family by her side.

Diane was born November 2, 1941 in Detroit, MI, graduated from Henry Ford High School and lived in Detroit until 1978 when she moved to Roscommon, MI. In...

Jul 2, 2010

Bernice O. Rosemergy, age 93 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Friday, July, 2, 2010 at Bayside Village in L'Anse where she has been a resident for the past year.

Bernice was born May 20, 1917 in Allouez, MI, daughter to the late Harry and Gertrude (Sincock) Warn. She grew up in Mayflower location in Calumet...

Jun 3, 2010

Fern A. Tilson, age 82, formerly of Watton, MI passed away on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI.

She was born August 24, 1927 in Ishpeming, MI daughter of the late August and Fanny (Niemi) P. Maki. Fern grew up in Watton and graduated from L'Anse High School. She married Herman Tilson...

May 5, 2010

Antoinette (Toni) Marie Hoem, age 87, formerly of Watton, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.

She was born on October 11, 1922 in Knutange, France, daughter to the late Giovanni and Rose (Zepponi) Serafini. Antoinette grew up in France and married Stanley Hoem in 1946, then moved...

Apr 29, 2010

Karl Jon Mervar, age 48 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Bayside Village in L'Anse following a long and courageous battle against Huntington's disease.

Karl was born September 16, 1961 in L'Anse, MI son of Frank and June (Maki) Mervar. He graduated from L'Anse High School. Karl was previously employed by...