Obituaries

Mar 4, 2002

John A. Hand, age 86 of Baraga passed away on Monday, March 4, 2002 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he has been a resident for the past two years.

He was born June 15, 1915 in Baraga, son of the late John and Mary (Cote) Hand. He was a life long...

Mar 4, 2002

Jean C. Almli, age 79 of L'Anse, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 4, 1922 in Ripley, MI daughter to the late Charles and Agatha (Wilson) Auger. In 1938 she moved to Alberta from Hancock, and graduated from Pequaming High School. Jean worked for Speciality Sales...

Feb 28, 2002

Robert W. Andersen, age 72 of Baraga passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 7, 1929 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Roy and Sarah (Dowling) Andersen. He was raised in Chicago and attended high school there, and then served an apprenticeship for his trade in...

Feb 27, 2002

Kathryn M. Huhta, age 44 of Alston, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born October 16, 1957 in L'Anse, daughter of Adolphus Cadeau and Gertrude (Byykkonen) Makela. Kathy graduated from L'Anse High School in 1975, and received an Associate Degree in Medical Transcripts from Suomi College. She was...

Feb 27, 2002

Kevin F. Keranen, age 47 of Alston, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at Marquette General Hospital. He was an organ donor for the Gift of Life.

He was born September 28, 1954 in L'Anse, son of Lauri and Marianne (Alatalo) Keranen. Kevin graduated from L'Anse High School in 1972. He worked as a skidder...

Feb 27, 2002

John "Vern" Strickland, age 83 of L'Anse, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 29, 1918 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, son of the late Joseph and Mamie Strickland. Mr. Strickland grew up on Neebish Island in the Sault, and graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School....

Feb 20, 2002

Wayne E. Ball, age 77, of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.

He was born May 8, 1924 in Cresaftown, Maryland, son of the late Ernest and Daisy (Kelly) Ball. Mr. Ball grew up in Highland Park, MI.

He married the former Glenna...

Feb 16, 2002

Raymond Morro, (Bii dah ni maad) age 46, of Tampa, FL passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at his home. He was born on September 16, 1955 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Henry and Lucille (Loonsfoot) Morro. Raymond grew up in Chicago and graduated from Prosser High School in Chicago. He received an electrical degree...

Jan 28, 2002

Charles G. Monson, age 81, a former resident of L'Anse, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2002 at Marquette General Hospital, where he had been a patient for a few days. Charles had been a resident of The Bluffs Senior Living in Houghton for the past year.

Charles was born on June 9, 1920 in L'Anse,...

Jan 24, 2002

Ellen A. Sibilsky, age 87 of Baraga, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at the Bluffs Senior Living.

She was born January 14, 1915, a daughter to the late John and Alina Taipale who immigrated from Finland. Ellen grew up in Twin Lakes and attended Winona School. She married Frederick Sibilsky, her husband of 65...

Jan 13, 2002

Julia H. Ross, age 88 of Baraga, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2002 at her home.

She was born February 16, 1913 in Pelkie, daughter to the late Samuel and Helvi (Toppari) Rajala. She graduated from Baraga High School. She moved to Chicago where she married Arthur Ross on November 9, 1934. She later worked...

Jan 5, 2002

Elizabeth Peg Chosa, age 84, a life long resident of Baraga, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 14, 1917 in Baraga, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Heade) Madosh. Elizabeth married Clarence "Buck" Chosa in 1941. She worked at the Tribal Center and Wigwam Indian...

Jan 3, 2002

Hazel Mae Cunningham, age 93, of L'Anse, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, skilled nurse unit.

She was born September 10, 1908 in Harda C.P. India and came to the United States in 1922. She was employed as a bookkeeper for most of her life in Bloomingdale and Gobles, MI....

Jan 1, 2002

Raymond E. Lepola, age 72, of Watton, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2002 at his home.

He was born September 6, 1929 in Watton, son of the late Francis and Gladys (Arnson) Lepola. He was a life long resident of Watton. He worked for the US Forestry Service from age 18 until retiring in 1994....

Dec 31, 2001

Louis R. Gross, age 69, a resident of the Covington Rest Home, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2001 at the rest home.

He was born June 12, 1932 in Marshall, MI son of the late Ray and Bertha (Baughman) Gross. He grew up in Marshall and worked as a farm hand at various dairy farms...

Dec 20, 2001

Laura M. Hakala, age 86 of Baraga, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2001at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born November 24, 1915 in Pelkie, daughter to the late Jacob and Hetafia (Wiik) Hakala. Laura graduated from Baraga High School. She lived in the Detroit area for several years, working for Heline Co. She retired...

Dec 18, 2001

Leo T. Miilu, age 81, of L'Anse, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 20, 1919 in Pequaming, son to the late Samuel and Emelia (Johnson) Miilu. Leo married the former Dorothy Ahlsen on December 16, 1944 in L'Anse. He was in the US Navy during WWII,...

Dec 17, 2001

Mildred E. Daust, age 97, a lifelong resident of L'Anse, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born November 5, 1904 in L'Anse, daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (Meville) Sands. She married John Earl Daust on September 19, 1927 in L'Anse, he preceded her in death on...

Dec 15, 2001

Albert F. Clement Sr., age 87 of L'Anse passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital skilled nurse unit.

He was born June 14, 1914, a son to the late Noah and Parmelia (Morin) Clement. Albert married the former Bertha Holm on September 13, 1933 in L'Anse. He worked for Ford in...

Dec 2, 2001

Randal K. Rantanen, age 43 of Zeba passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2001 at his home.

He was born May 1, 1958 in L'Anse, son of the late George and Betty (Barbano) Rantanen. Randy graduated from L'Anse High School in 1976. He played football as tackle. Randy received an award for Heroism for saving a...