Obituaries

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...

Apr 4, 2010

May (Wivell) Hull, age 96 of Santa Cruz, California passed away on April 4, 2010 in California.

She was born on May 16, 1913 in Houghton, MI daughter to Thomas and May Wivell. May graduated from Houghton High Scholl in 1931. She entered Bronson Nursing School, Kalamazoo, MI, in 1933 and graduated as a Registered Nurse...

Mar 30, 2010

Doris P. Miller, age 87 of L'Anse passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Doris was born January 24, 1923 in Escanaba, MI daughter of Clarence and Gertrude (Sanford) Olive. She grew up in Escanaba and married Floyd Johnson; and later married Floyd Miller. They preceded her in death. Doris resided...

Mar 29, 2010

Sadie S. Falk, age 97, died at her home in Skanee, March 29, 2010, after a short illness. She was born in Herman, Michigan, March 11, 1913, the daughter of John T. and Hilma Keranen. She earned her high school diploma through determination as a correspondence student. Sadie married Eino J. Koski in 1929. Four children were born...

Mar 28, 2010

Harold William "Sparky" Christensen, age 67 of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday March 28, 2010 at the Mather Nursing Home in Ishpeming, MI.

Harold was born February 25, 1943 in Waukegan, IL son of the late Harold and Mary (Gerber) Christensen. He graduated from Waukegan High School. Harold married the former Linda Masters in 1983...

Mar 20, 2010

Matthew H. Whetung, age 86 of Zeba, MI passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with family and friends at his side.

Matt was born on July 5, 1923 in Curve Lake, Ontario, Canada son of Joseph and Charlotte (Blaker) Whetung. He was raised in Zeba and lived there his entire...

Mar 11, 2010

Charlotte "Lottie" Rajala, age 85 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Charlotte was born April 9, 1924 in Nottingham, England daughter of John and Ellen (Fuller) McKechnie. Charlotte married Carl Rajala on December 22, 1972 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette, Michigan. Charlotte is a member of Trinity...

Mar 3, 2010

Gerald E. Nopola, age 77 of Watton, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born July 19, 1932 in Covington, MI son of Toivo and Sylvia (Sikkila) Nopola. Gerald attended school in Covington and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1950. He then went to work at the Cadillac...

Mar 1, 2010

There will be a visitation and memorial service for Martha M. Kaskey of Baraga, formerly of Arnheim, on Saturday, May 22, 2010, starting at 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. respectively at the Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie with the Rev. John Autio officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. Internment has taken...

Feb 22, 2010

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Robert L. Johnston, business man and owner of the L'Anse Furniture Mart, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, MI at the age of 89.

He was born August 27, 1920 in L'Anse, son of the late Henry A. and Clara (Paquette) Johnston....

Feb 16, 2010

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Karli J. Mukka passed away at her home in L'Anse, Michigan on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 following a long and courageous battle against Huntington's disease.

Karli was born on September 12, 1996, a daughter of Karl and Jane Mervar. Princess Karli Belle as she affectionately liked to be called inspired...

Feb 9, 2010

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Florence "Toots" M. Foy, age 89 of L'Anse passed away on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital skilled nurse unit.

Florence was born February 13, 1920 in Houghton, MI daughter to Louis and Maimie (Foy) LaBelle. She grew up in L'Anse and graduated from L'Anse High School...