Obituaries

May 29, 2001

Evelyn Onkala, age 72, of Baraga, passed away on Tuesday May 29, 2001 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was bron in Zeba, MI, daughter of the late James and Susan (Hatfield) Miller. Evelyn attended L'Anse School. She married Arthur Onkala on May 14, 1957 in Detroit, he preceded her in death in 1973. She enjoyed...

May 28, 2001

BARAGA

Judith "Judy" Weisinger, 50, of Baraga passed away on Monday, May 28, 2001 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.

She was born on November 8, 1950 in Ontonagon a daughter to Lester and Elaine (Serrahn) Weisinger. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Marinesco High School. She worked in the Milwaukee area as a...

May 25, 2001

John O. Barnfather, age 88, of Elo, passed away Friday, May 25, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

John was born September 6, 1912 in Scranton, PA, son of the late John and Theresa (Torda) Barnfather. He grew up in Detroit, MI. He attended Detroit Public School, and then Henry Ford Trade School in Dearborn, MI....

May 18, 2001

. Eunice C. Tresidder

Eunice Caroline Tresidder, 83, a life-long resident of Baraga passed away on Friday, May 18, 2001, after a long illness. She has been a resident of the Skilled Nursing Unit at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital since May, 2000.

Eunice was born on July 1, 1917 in Baraga to the...

May 18, 2001

L'ANSE

Saimi "Grandma" Haara, 90, of L'Anse, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 18, 2001 at Bayside Village in L'Anse where she has been a resident-patient since February of 1998.

She was born on August 29, 1910 a daughter to the late Henry and Kaisa (Heikkinen) Keranen in Askel and attended the Askel School....

May 11, 2001

Louise Rapp, age 97, of Baraga, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2001 at Bayside Village in L'Anse. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be in the Baraga Cemetery. The Sirard Funeral home of Baraga is in charge of arrangements.

May 7, 2001

John I. Wierikko, age 83, of Baraga, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2001, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born May 27, 1917 in Kiva, MI, son of the late Kalle Emil and Ellie (Ahapeota) Wierikko. John lived in Kiva until 1937, when he moved to Mass City, living there until 1976. John was...

Apr 26, 2001

Theodore Keranen, age 89, of Aura, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001, at his home.

Ted was born May 31, 1911 in Herman, son of the late John and Hilma (Pekkala) Keranen. He grew up in Herman and attended Herman grade school, then L'Anse High School. Ted studied business at Ferris State. He went to aviation...

Apr 20, 2001

Covington

Brian E. Lahti, age 54, of St. Paul, Minnesota, formerly of Covington, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2001 at his home.

He was born on January 13, 1947, in Ishpeming, Michigan son of the late Eli Lahti and Sadie (Tarvainen) Rosten. Brian grew up in Covington and Ely Township. He was married...

Apr 19, 2001

L'Anse

Mrs. Dorothy M. St.George, 71, of L'Anse, passed away on Thursday morning, April 19, 2001 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1930 in L'Anse a daughter to the late Isaac and Mary (Dorsky) Springsteen. Dorothy will be remembered for being a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her dog and...

Apr 9, 2001

Mary E. Connors, age 70, of Zeba, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001, at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born on June 12, 1930, in L'Anse, daughter to the late William Emery and Catherine "Marge" (Shofield) Sipe. She grew up in L'Anse, then moved to Milwaukee, where she had lived for 50 years, moving to Zeba...

Apr 7, 2001

Michael J. Chosa, age 52, of Baraga, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2001 at his home.

Mike was born June 30, 1948 in Baraga, son of Clarence "Buck" and Elizabeth (Madosh) Chosa. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1966. He received an Associate Degree in Business from Suomi College. Mike worked for the KBIC...

Apr 4, 2001

L'Anse

Gordon Mathew Koski, 80, of L'Anse, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at his home.

He was born on October 30, 1920 in Bessemer, the son of the late Emil and Naimi (Kari) Koski. Gordon attended Baraga High School, Flight School at MTU & Tool & Die School. He was a veteran...

Apr 2, 2001

Phillip S. Moilanen, age 34, of Herman, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2001 at his home.

Phil was born on January 19, 1967 in Plymouth, Michigan, son of Glenn and Jeanne (Smith) Moilanen. He grew up in Iron River and graduated from West Iron High School in 1985. He was in the US Army from...

Mar 11, 2001

Fred W. Schwalm, 84, of Baraga and a former Pelkie resident passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He has been a resident patient of the Covington Rest Home since 1998.

He was born on May 19, 1916 in Laurium, a son to the late William and Lillian (Housa) Schwalm. Fred...

Mar 9, 2001

A. Frederick Kinnunen, 75, of L'Anse passed away on Friday, March 9, 2001 at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse.

Fred was born on July 16, 1925 in Alston a son of the late Frederick August Alexander & Anna (Kyllonen) Kinnunen. He attended the Laird School and was a graduate of Baraga High School. On...

Mar 7, 2001

Ida H. Rehn, age 84, of Cherry Creek Village, Harvey former Skanee resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born on March 1, 1917 in Skanee, daughter of the late Hjalmer and Esther (Lundberg) Johnson. Ida attended school in Skanee. She married Delore Rehn on September 4, 1937 in...

Mar 5, 2001

LANSE Reuben Ding LeClair, 79, of LAnse, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2001 at his home. He was born on January 13, 1922 in Racine, Wisconsin a son to the late Reuben, Sr. and Leona Kosek LeClair. Reuben graduated from Grand Marais High School. Mr. LeClair was a veteran...

Mar 3, 2001

Eleanor Partanen, age 88, formerly of L'Anse, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2001 at Verdugo Vista Nursing Home in LaCrescenta, CA.

She was born March 27, 1912 in Aberdeen, Washington, daughter to the late Leonard and Greta (Niemi) Jukkala. She grew up in L'Anse and graduated from L'Anse High School. She was married to Olavi...

Feb 28, 2001

Matthew Jacob Beck, age 29, of Baraga passed into eternal life on Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at his home.

He was born on September 18, 1971 in Ishpeming, MI, son of Martin Beck Sr. and Janice Magnant. Matthew graduated from Westwood High School in 1991. He was in the United States Marine Corps from 1991-94, during...