Obituaries

Apr 13, 2007

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Earl K. LaFernier, 77, of Keweenaw Bay, died Friday afternoon, April 13, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness.

He was born March 18, 1930, in Keweenaw Bay, a son of the late Walter and Helen (Wesola) LaFernier and had been a lifelong area...

Apr 9, 2007

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William "Bill" St. John, 59, of Pelkie, died Monday afternoon, April 9, 2007, at his home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 31, 1948, in Jackson, Michigan, a son of John and Natalie (Lewis) St. John. Bill attended and graduated from Jackson High School.

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Apr 4, 2007

Josephine B. LaPointe, 77, of L'Anse, died Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 2007, at Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born September 8, 1929, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Arthur and Isabelle (Demgen) LaBeau. Josephine was a 1947 L'Anse High School graduate.

On June 26, 1948 she married Francis...

Apr 2, 2007

Keturah Tiosh, 48, of Big Bend, Wisconsin, entered eternal life Monday, April 2, 2007, in Waukesha, WI.

She was born August 9, 1958, in L'Anse, MI, a daughter of Robert and Ruth (Curtis) Tiosh.

She is survived by her husband, Patrick Peterson; mother, Ruth Tiosh; siblings, Stephen Conley, Terri Conley, Leroy Hamm, Sr. and...

Mar 11, 2007

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Jean Alfreda Ayers, 87, of L'Anse, died Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2007, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born April 21, 1919, in L'Anse, a daughter of the late Adolph and Julia (Eliassen) Tollefson. Jean was a 1937 L'Anse High...

Mar 10, 2007

Grace Elenore Olsen, 100, of L'Anse, died Saturday evening, March 10, 2007, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born September 22, 1906, in L'Anse, a daughter of the late Bernt & Rosie (Turner) Olsen. Grace was raised in L'Anse and moved to Detroit to work as a secretary for Rustic Lumber Company where she was...

Mar 6, 2007

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Frances Elinor Alatalo, 89, of Pelkie, passed to eternal rest, Tuesday morning, March 6, 2007, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born September 20, 1917, in South Range, Michigan, a daughter of the late Herman and Jennie (Niemi) Alatalo. Frances was a 1936 Baraga High School...

Mar 6, 2007

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James William Meteer, Sr. 85, of L'Anse, died Tuesday morning, March 6, 2007, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 7, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late William F. and Julia Ann (Kerns) Meteer. He...

Mar 3, 2007

Warren E. Laski, age 86 of Chassell passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Cypress Manor in Hancock. According to his wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 17, 2007

Annabelle May Morrow, 91, of L'Anse, died peacefully, Saturday evening, February 17, 2007, in Baraga County Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born June 25, 1915, in Pequaming, MI, a daughter of the late Christian and Nora (Nelsen) Almli. Annabelle was raised in the area and was a 1933 L'Anse High School graduate.

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Feb 9, 2007

Michael R. Whitty, 43, formerly of L'Anse, died Friday afternoon, February 9, 2007, at Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon, MI, following a lengthy illness.

He was born February 11, 1963, in L'Anse, a son of Terry Whitty and Carol (Tolonen) Tahtinen. Michael was raised in L'Anse then moved to Bruce Crossing where he resided for...

Jan 27, 2007

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Louis Testen, 95, of L'Anse, died Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2007, at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming, MI.

He was born June 26, 1911 in Calumet, MI, a son of the late John and Theresa (Gastnich) Testen. He moved to the L'Anse area with his family as...

Jan 25, 2007

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Nancy M. Cline, 61, of Baraga, died Thursday morning, January 25, 2007, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born June 6, 1945, in Elo, MI, a daughter of the late John and Lempi (Kuopus) Byykkonen and had been a lifelong area resident. On October 12, 1973 she married...

Jan 10, 2007

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Mary Catherine Koskinen, 92, of Baraga, died Wednesday afternoon, January 10, 2007, with her family by her side, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born January 6, 1915, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Richard A. & Gertrude...

Dec 27, 2006

Warren E. Flinchum, 85, of Sidnaw, Michigan, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born, June 2, 1921, in Elton, Wisconsin, a son of the late Robert and Mary (Jones) Flinchum. Warren's family moved to Sidnaw early in his youth and he had been a lifelong area resident.

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Dec 17, 2006

Jonathan K. Jensen, 53, of Watton, MI, formerly of Montague, MI, died Sunday afternoon, December 17, 2006, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

He was born March 19, 1953, in Petoskey, Michigan, a son of Rollin and Mary (Horn) Jensen.

Jonathan married the former Elisabeth Gardner in Petoskey, MI in 1988....

Dec 13, 2006

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Francis L. "Monk" Campeau, 93, of L'Anse, died Wednesday evening, December 13, 2006, at Bayside Village.

He was born May 28, 1913, in Hubbell, Michigan, a son of the late Patrick and Delima (King) Campeau.

Francis was a WWII veteran and served as a cook in the...

Dec 12, 2006

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Jennie L. Wuori, 91, of Tapiola, MI, passed away with her family by her side, Tuesday evening, December 12, 2006 at Bayside Village in L'Anse. She was lovingly cared for by her daughter at her home until the later stages of Alzheimer's disease made that no longer possible and she moved...

Dec 10, 2006

Peter Francis Beauprey, 53, of Sidnaw, Michigan, died unexpectedly, December 10, 2006, at his home.

He was born March 7, 1953, in L'Anse, Michigan, a son of the late Clifford and Marjorie (Grooms) Beauprey and had been a lifelong area resident.

Peter was employed for many years as a laborer for the Wood Development...

Dec 8, 2006

Eva Ingrid Kostamo, 83, formerly of Pelkie, Michigan, died Friday evening, December 8, 2006, in the presence of her family, at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born September 24, 1923, in Aura, Michigan, a daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine "Kaisa" (Holoppa) Tolonen. Following high school Eva attended NYA School in Traverse City, MI. She...