Obituaries

Gerald Elmer Nopola

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...

Martha Mildred Kaskey

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...

Robert Lloyd Johnston

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....

Karli Jayne Mukka

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...

Florence M. Foy

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...

Gerald Henry Kunick

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...

Jeane Hill Swanson

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...

Martin Karl Nelson

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...

Sally Ann Ott

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...

Donna J. Heikkila

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...

Kristi Ann Magnant

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...

Alyce Lenore Kemppainen

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....

Brian Keith Kaster

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...

Thomas Earl Wilcox

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.

Helvie Miriam Gorinac

Dec 14, 2009

Mother You may not be great or famous Or known in realms of art But you are rich in treasures That gild a gentle heart.

Helvie (Toyras) Gorinac 95, of L'Anse went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2009. She had been a resident at Bayside Village in L'Anse for 9 years. Helvie...

Marian Genevieve Stebbins

Dec 8, 2009

Marian G. Stebbins, age 91, of Sidnaw, MI died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 16, 1918 in Oconto Falls, WI daughter to Charles and Evelyn (DeHut) Longrie. Marian grew up in Sidnaw and attended school there. She Married Marvin Stebbins in 1938 in Sidnaw.

Marian enjoyed...

Mercedes Helen Rajala

Dec 3, 2009

Mercedes Helen Rajala, age 85 of Center Line, MI, formerly of L'Anse, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital in Warren, MI.

She was born January 14, 1924 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Connor) Edwards. Mercedes graduated from L'Anse High School in 1941. She married Wallace Rajala on...

Francis J. Whitman

Nov 27, 2009

Francis (Frank) Joseph Whitman, 91, of L'Anse died peacefully at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with his family by his side on Friday afternoon. He was born August 14, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, and was the son of the late Jacob Peter and Gertrude Gangolf Wittmann. Frank graduated from Boyne Falls High School where he was an excellent basketball...

Adrian Conley Stein

Nov 26, 2009

Adrian "AC" Conley Stein, age 63 of Aura, MI passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI.

Adrian was born February 24, 1946 in L'Anse, MI son of Elmer and Saima (Lahti) Stein. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1964; then graduated from Michigan Tech Forestry Program in Alberta....

Maire O. Kasper

Nov 26, 2009

Maire O. Kasper, age 85 of Aura, MI died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at her home.

She was born April 13, 1924 in Oulainen, Finland daughter to Henry and Hilma (Raisanen) Isojarvi. Maire was raised in Finland and came to the United States in 1947 to settle in Aura. She married George Kasper on June 3,...