Obituaries

Edward Corbet Koponen

Edward Corbet Koponen

Sep 30, 2008

Edward Corbet Koponen, age 39 of Longview, Texas formely of L'Anse Mi. passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2008 in Longview, Texas as a result of an accident.

He was born March 2, 1969 in Jacksonville, North Carolina son of Ronald A. and the late Sandra (Arbin) Koponen. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1987...

Clifford Robert Catherman

Clifford Robert Catherman

Sep 27, 2008

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Clifford R. Catherman, age 78 of Green Bay, Wisconsin formely of Skanee Mi. passed away on Saturday September 27, 2008 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin after a short illness.

Clifford was born on January 13,1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Seward & Vesta (Mockridge) Catherman. Clifford is a graduate...

Elizabeth Mary Makela

Elizabeth Mary Makela

Sep 27, 2008

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Elizabeth (Betty) M. Makela age 79, of L'Anse Mi. passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in L'Anse Mi. where she had been a resident since April 4, 2008.

Elizabeth was born on April 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

David Paquet

David Paquet

Sep 19, 2008

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David John Paquet, age 52 of L'Anse, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse as a result of an accident.

He was born February 13, 1956 in L'Anse, MI son of the late Mylo and Elsie (Ellis) Paquet....

Norma Jean Brown

Norma Jean Brown

Sep 12, 2008

Norma Jean Brown, age 84 of L'Anse passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Louise Mary Doherty

Louise Mary Doherty

Sep 5, 2008

Louise Mary Doherty, age 98, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008 at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga, MI. where she had been a resident for several years. She was born in Marquette, MI on June 16, 1910 to Gustav and Celeste (DeCook) Strieleman.

She was a graduate of Bishop Baraga High School in Marquette. She...

Sherry Marie Hakola-Miller

Sherry Marie Hakola-Miller

Jul 30, 2008

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Sherry Hakola-Miller, age 54 of Baraga passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her home with her family by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Sherry was born April 28, 1954 in Wakefield, MI daughter of Warren and Lorraine (Barney) Miller. She grew up...

Martha Marie Niemi

Martha Marie Niemi

Jul 29, 2008

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Martha M. Niemi age 94 of Mass City passed away on Tuesday July 29, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, MI.

Martha was born May 5, 1914 in White Siding, Michigan daughter of Abram and Maria (Kinnunen) Rantala. She married her husband Richard Niemi in 1933. She was...

Gloria Jean Schjoth

Gloria Jean Schjoth

Jul 28, 2008

Gloria Jean Schjoth, age 52, of Herman, Mi. passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 at Marquette General Hospital, following a long illness. A private service will take place at a later date.

The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.

Dayton Earl Barnett

Dayton Earl Barnett

Jul 24, 2008

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Dayton Earl Barnett, age 93 of Skanee, MI passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

Dayton was born on January 24, 1915 in Skanee, MI son of the late William and Sophia (Rylander) Barnett. He grew up in Skanee and attended the Skanee school. Dayton...

Grace Margaret Stern

Grace Margaret Stern

Jul 11, 2008

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Grace Margaret Stern, age 97, of Fayette, Michigan was called home to the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2008. At the time of her passing she was a resident at Bayside Village in L'Anse, Michigan.

Grace was born on August 24, 1910 in Fairport, Michigan to John and Myrtle...

Raymond Vassel

Raymond Vassel

Jul 11, 2008

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Raymond Vassel, age 75 of Alston, MI, formerly of Garden City, MI, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born August 31, 1932 in Cleveland, OH and was married to the former Elaine Peterson of Alston on September 22, 2001. He...

Bernard Charles Penokie

Bernard Charles Penokie

Jul 6, 2008

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Bernard Charles Penokie, age 82 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Bernard was born September 2, 1925 in Calumet, Michigan son of the late George and Helen (Eister) Penokie. He was raised in L'Anse and graduated from L'Anse High School in...

Gary Elmblad

Gary Elmblad

Jun 28, 2008

Gary Elmblad, age 63 of L'Anse, passed away early Saturday, June 28, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Hancock, MI on December 29, 1944. He was raised in L'Anse and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1963. He went on to attend Northern Michigan University, graduating in 1967. Gary worked as...

Elvie Eleanor Longrie

Elvie Eleanor Longrie

Jun 26, 2008

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Elvie E. Longrie, age 69 of life long resident of Sidnaw passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

Elvie was born August 7, 1938 in Negaunee, Michigan daughter of Theodore and Siami (Heikkinen) Rolloff. She graduated from Ewen High School in 1955 and then married...

Vaughan Chapman

Vaughan Chapman

Jun 15, 2008

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Vaughan Chapman, age 63 of Cary, Illinois, formerly of Trout Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at his home following a short illness.

Vaughan was born November 5, 1944 in Marquette, MI son of the late Neil and Kathryn (Vaughan) Chapman. He graduated from Trout Creek High School...

Vivian Mae Prost

Vivian Mae Prost

May 26, 2008

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Vivian Mae Prost, age 83 of Baraga died on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse following a short illness. Vivian was born on May 4, 1925 in Jasper, Minnesota to William and Selma (Studt) Peterson. She grew up on her parent's farm in...

Viola E. Heikkinen

Viola E. Heikkinen

May 23, 2008

Viola E. Heikkinen, age 82 of Baraga passed away Friday, May 23, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit after a lengthy illness.

Viola was born October 9, 1925 in Alston, Michigan, daughter of Wallerous and Amelia (Hakala) Kero. She married Ronald W. Heikkinen on May 4, 1957 in Nisula, Michigan and he preceded...

Rory "RJ" Elmblad

Rory "RJ" Elmblad

May 17, 2008

Rory "RJ" Elmblad, son of Norma Osterman and Roderick Elmblad passed away on May 17, 2008. Per Rory's request there will be no funeral or memorial service. Cremation has taken place.

The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may sign Rory's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobosnfuneralhome.com.

Ronald George Miller

Ronald George Miller

May 15, 2008

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Ronald George Miller, age 62 died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.

Ronald grew up in L'Anse and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1963. He was in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After returning he attended Ferris State...

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