Obituaries

Mar 2, 2004

Anne Steinbach, age 98 of L'Anse passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born November 14, 1905 in Calumet, daughter to the late Peter and Katherine (Sachen) Martinac. Anne graduated from Calumet High School and then attended Laurium Commercial School. She married Robert Steinbach on October 17, 1942 in...

Feb 29, 2004

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John R. Voakes, Sr. age 87 of L'Anse passed away on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

John was born October 29, 1916 in Duluth, MN son of the late Frank and Octavia (Bernard) Voakes. He grew up in L'Anse and graduated from L'Anse High School...

Feb 21, 2004

Dorothy E. Dawson, age 93 of L'Anse passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born September 12, 1910 in L'Anse daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Bentzen) Menard. Dorothy was a graduate of L'Anse High School and St. Lukes School of Nursing in Marquette....

Feb 18, 2004

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Marian M. Snyder, age 76 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

She was born on July 24, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI daughter of the late John and Matilda Matt. Marian grew up in Milwaukee. She married John...

Feb 18, 2004

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Ronald Ernest "Pete" Peterson, age 74 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 20, 1929 in Negaunee, MI son of the late Edwin and Anna (Juchemic) Peterson.

Pete attended Negaunee High School until 1947...

Feb 7, 2004

Mildred F. McIntyre, age 79 formerly of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City, MI where she has been a resident since 1992.

She was born July 27, 1924 in Sidnaw, MI daughter to the late Harry and Gladys (Bennett) McIntyre. Mildred grew up in Sidnaw and...

Jan 26, 2004

Steve Anderson age 46 of Pelkie passed away on Monday, January 26, 2004 at his sister's home in Alston following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 24, 1957 in Iron Mountain son of Donald and Barbara (Kunick) Anderson. Steve grew up in Kingsford, and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1975. He then worked at...

Jan 24, 2004

Helen A. Deter, age 78 of L'Anse passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at her home.

She was born March 22, 1925 in Ishpeming, MI daughter of the late Olli and Sanni (Syrjala) Leek. Helen grew up in Watton. She married Bruce Deter on October 29, 1966 at the former St. John's Church in L'Anse....

Jan 23, 2004

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Gerald Anthony Seratti, age 67 of L'Anse passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2004 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born April 4, 1936 in Baraga, MI son of the late Joseph "Jocko" and Eileen (Ross) Seratti. Jerry grew up in Baraga and graduated from Baraga High School...

Jan 15, 2004

Theodore H. Sandelin, 96, of 1850 Cindy Street, Ishpeming, formerly of Baraga County, died Thursday morning, January 15, 2004 at the Magnolia Care Center in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Ted was born April 27, 1907, in Calumet, a son of the late Henry and Hilda (Seppala) Sandelin. On July 31, 1931 he married the former Lyyli "Lulu" Pennala...

Jan 13, 2004

Aune A. Christopher, age 92 of L'Anse passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at Bayside Village in L'Anse where she has been a resident for the past 7 years.

She was born August 25, 1911 in South Range, MI daughter to the late John and Johanna (Pappila) Liuska. Aune grew up in Nisula. She moved...

Dec 30, 2003

Lloyd Francis "Victor" Hugo, age 61, of Huron, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital in Norwalk, Ohio.

He was born on November 24, 1942 in Zeba, Michigan, son of the late John Hugo II and Isabelle (Asher) Hugo. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1961.

After...

Dec 30, 2003

Glenn W. Wilson age 59 of Escondido, California and former Baraga resident passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Baraga on March 27, 1944 to Annie L. (Hudson) and Frank Wilson (Wilkinson). He attended Baraga Schools where he participated in many activities including...

Dec 17, 2003

Christopher A. Edwards, age 21 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident in Baraga.

He was born January 3, 1982 in L'Anse son of James and Kathryn (Clisch) Edwards. Christopher graduated from L'Anse High School in 2000. He was in the U S Air Force, then returned...

Dec 14, 2003

Glenn F. Marshall, age 69 of Skanee passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born September 4, 1934 in Detroit, MI son of Ernest and Pearl (Barnett) Marshall. Glenn grew up in Warren, MI. He was a final inspector for Chrysler Dodge Truck for 30 years. He...

Dec 10, 2003

James Roland, age 88 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born May 26, 1915 in Chicago, IL son of the late James and Clara (Doherty) Roland. James grew up in the Chicago area. He has several degrees in engineering and was an engineer for Midwest Industrial Truck...

Dec 10, 2003

Alma I. "Eileen" Anderson, age 88 of Baraga passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 29, 1915 in Canada, daughter of the late John Isaac and Alma Marie (Carlsson-Riddar) Prost. Alma grew up in Baraga, and was married to Hilmer Joranstad prior to marrying Hugo Anderson. She was...

Dec 5, 2003

Myrtle E. Gauthier, age 85 of Baraga passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, at Marquette General Hospital following a short term illness.

She was born October 13, 1918 in Keweenaw Bay, MI daughter to the late John and Emma (St. Arnold) LaFernier. Myrtle worked at the KBIC WigWam Enterprises, housekeeping for local motels, and also at...

Dec 3, 2003

Aatos "Bill" Syrjala, age 85 formerly of Covington passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he has been a resident for the past five years.

He was born February 4, 1918 in Watton, MI son of the late William and Hulda (Lepola) Syrjala. Bill lived in...

Nov 28, 2003

Roy C. Humphrey, age 86 of Covington passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2003 at the Covington Rest Home. There will be no visitation or funeral services. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is in charge of the arrangements.