Obituaries

May 8, 2008

Arnold Albert Roth, age 83 of Skanee, MI passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital skilled nursing unit.

Arnold was born on July 16, 1924 in Wittenberg, WI son of the late Charles and Lydia (Fritz) Roth. He grew up in Wittenberg, and went into the US Army during WWII. Arnold...

May 6, 2008

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Helen Grace Griffin, age 85 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital skilled nursing unit.

Helen was born April 2, 1923 in Marquette, MI daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (Saunders) Allen. She graduated from Kenton High School...

May 5, 2008

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William Roger McKay, age 59 of Baraga, MI passed away on May 5, 2008 at his home.

He was born March 8, 1949 in Laurium, MI son of Viola (Kero) and Kenneth M. McKay Sr. He attended Laird and Baraga schools. William liked to play cards at the VFW...

May 3, 2008

Martha K. Wedlake, age 95, of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 18, 1912 in South Range, a daughter of the late Sakari and Sophia (Hepo Oja) Olkkonen.

Martha was a bookkeeper at Montgomery Wards in Chicago, IL. Following her retirement she...

May 2, 2008

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Bernadine Paquette, age 87 formerly of Baraga, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 in Hartford, WI.

She was born January 11, 1921 in Baraga, MI daughter to the late Joseph and Delia Cadeau. Bernadine was married Theodore Paquette; and then Garrett Bennink. In 1959 she moved...

Apr 23, 2008

Loretha Rolloff, age 87 of Covington, MI passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Covington Rest Home.

Loretha was born on February 2, 1921 in Dallas Center, Iowa daughter to the late Bennett and Beulah (Kell) Evans. She was known as Lori to some and Peg to others. Loretha went to Eunice Elementary school and...

Apr 7, 2008

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Stella Cecelia Lahti, age 88 of L'Anse passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born October 24, 1919 in Assinins, Michigan daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Cardinal) Vashaw. Stella married Toivo Lahti on June 17, 1939 in Assinins. Stella enjoyed...

Apr 2, 2008

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LaVerne Veronica Mager, 70 of Baraga died Wednesday April 2nd, 2008 at Baraga Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 5th 1937 in Baraga, MI, a daughter of the late James and Frances (Jondreau) Cardinal. Laverne grew up in Baraga, and was a graduate of Baraga High School. She then attended...

Mar 30, 2008

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Grace Ruth Reed, age 86 of L'Anse passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Grace was born on December 22, 1921 in Dollar Bay, MI. She married Melvin Reed on May 10, 1941 in Hancock. They co-owned Reed's Marine for over 30...

Mar 26, 2008

Rauha Aileen Kultala Schwalm, age 88 of Baraga passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on December 28, 1919, in Baltic, MI daughter to the late Frans "Eli" and Maria (Somero) Kultala. Aileen attended Baltic and Pelkie schools and graduated from Baraga High School in 1940. She lived...

Mar 19, 2008

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Larry Thomas, age 69, a well known L'Anse Business man passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. He was born November 11, 1938 in Woodstock, Illinois, the son of Dale and Mable (Davison) Thomas. On September 17, 1960 he married Carrie Lou Juul.

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Mar 17, 2008

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Raymond C. Marinich, age 86, of Skanee, MI, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Ray was born in Bovine, MI, on Jan. 22, 1922, the son of George and Anna Marinich.

Preceding him in...

Mar 16, 2008

Ursula E. Sands, age 96 of L'Anse passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse after a short illness.

She was born March 14, 1912 in Baraga, Michigan, daughter of John and Emma (Stone) Cote. Ursula graduated from Baraga High School in 1930. She married Thiell Sands on February 8, 1936 at the...

Mar 13, 2008

Sylvia Johnson, age 96 formerly of Pelkie passed away Thursday, March13, 2008 at Bayside village in L'Anse where she has resided for the past 15 years.

She was born March 2, 1912 in Herman, MI daughter to the late Fabian and Julia (Kujala) Torvinen. Sylvia graduated from L'Anse High School. She lived in Herman and then...

Mar 9, 2008

Benhard J. Maki, age 80 passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

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

Mar 8, 2008

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Vanessa Joan Gauthier, infant daughter of Melissa McSawby and Jamie Gauthier went to be an Angel of God on March 8, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 2008 in Hancock, MI. Although her time here was short she brought great joy...

Mar 2, 2008

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Brian Lokers, age 54 of L'Anse passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 7, 1953 in Douglas, Michigan son of James and Doreen (Skinner) Lokers. Brian graduated from L'Anse High School. He married Brenda Miron on November 28,...

Feb 28, 2008

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Rhoda Whaley, age 78 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born March 5, 1929 in L'Anse, MI daughter of William and Flora (Johnson) Lundberg. Rhoda graduated from L'Anse High School in 1947. After high school she worked...

Feb 26, 2008

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Severi Ronald Haataja Jr., age 39 formerly of Arnheim, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Emery University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Severi was born September 18, 1968 in L'Anse, MI son of Severi and Rose (Anttonen) Haataja. He graduated from Baraga High School in...

Feb 13, 2008

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Viena Kauranen, age 91 of Watton, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born February 16, 1916 in Watton, daughter of the late Jacob and Susanna (Ketola) Korpi. Viena married Jalmer on July 30, 1938 in...