Obituaries

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...

Feb 8, 2010

Gerald Henry Kunick, age 68 of Baraga passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse.

Gerald was born in Baraga, MI on November 26, 1941 son of Albert and Florence (Sipe) Kunick. He was raised in Baraga and attended school there. Gerald enjoyed playing cards.

Surviving are his...

Feb 7, 2010

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Jeane Hill Swanson, age 87 of L'Anse, MI died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Jeane was born in Detroit on January 19, 1923, the daughter of Urba Hill and Hilda Oga. She grew up in Baraga and married Lyman Wesley Swanson shortly after graduating from Baraga...

Feb 5, 2010

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Martin K. Nelson, age 66 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010 in Rochester, MN.

Martin was born January 1, 1944 in Albert Lea, Minnesota son of Alvin and Connie (Gilmore) Nelson. He graduated from West High School in Madison, Wisconsin, then went to the University of...

Jan 19, 2010

Sally Ott, age 66 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

She was born June 5, 1943 in Manistique, MI daughter to Charles and Frederika (Jordan) Dyer. Sally grew up in Manistique and graduated from Manistique High School in 1961. She married Philip J. Ott on July...

Jan 12, 2010

Donna J. Heikkila, 67, of Longwood, FL died on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at her home.

Donna was born in Annapolis, MD, on Feb. 14, 1942, the daughter of Alan and Ethel (Meade) Paul. She married Darwin Heikkila on July 12, 1958. Donna graduated from Baraga High School in 1977.

She was employed as...

Jan 8, 2010

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Kristi Ann Magnant, age 22 of DePere, WI died unexpectedly on Friday, January 08, 2010 at her home.

She was born December 16, 1987 in San Antonio, Texas, daughter to Thomas and Leona (Marinich) Magnant. Kristi grew up in DePere, WI and graduated from DePere High School in 2006. She...

Dec 26, 2009

Alyce Lenore Kemppainen, age 80 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born June 3, 1929 in Alston, MI daughter to John and Hilda (Martinmaki) Saaranen. Alyce grew up in Alston and graduated from Baraga High School. She married Kenneth R. Kemppainen on October 18, 1947....

Dec 25, 2009

Brian "Pepsi" Kaster, age 69 of Elo, MI passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009 at his home.

He was born on September 27, 1940 in Hancock, MI son of Wilbert and Vivian (Pannanen) Kaster. Brian was raised in Trimountain, MI. He married the former Jenny Haataja on November 25, 1966 in Hancock. Brian resided in...

Dec 17, 2009

Thomas Earl Wilcox, age 65 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his home.

There will be no visitation or funeral service. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is in charge of arrangements.

Friends may sign Thomas's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.