Obituaries

Marilyn A. Floria

Marilyn A. Floria

Apr 4, 2025

Munising

Marilyn Alice Floria (nee Arman), age 94, of Munising, died Friday, April 4, 2025 at Medilodge of Munising. She was born on May 23, 1930 in Pierre, South Dakota to the late Beatrice (Ballou) and Guy Arman. Marilyn moved to Petoskey as an infant, then to Munising at five years old. Even being bounced from school to school she maintained...

Paul Eugene Goodburn

Paul Eugene Goodburn

Apr 10, 2025

Paul Eugene Goodburn, age 87, of Munising, died on Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at the Medilodge in Munising following a lengthy illness. He was born in Yankton, South Dakota on March 27, 1938 to Norris and Ethel (Lee) Goodburn. Paul grew up in the Yankton area and after graduation from high school in 1956, he joined the U.S. Army...

James "Jim" Joseph Monette

James "Jim" Joseph Monette

Apr 5, 2025

Munising

James “Jim” Joseph Monette, age 74, of Munising, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a brief illness, surrounded by family. He was born in Marquette on March 28, 1951 with his twin sister Judy, to the late Arthur “Joe” and Carol (Doucette) Monette. Jim grew up on the west end of town and...

Catherine Johnson

Catherine Johnson

Apr 5, 2025

Munising

Catherine “Kay” Johnson (nee Bouschor), age 94, of Munising, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Medilodge. She was born on November 28, 1930 to the late Charles and Bertha (Soulier) Bouschor. Kay was a talented knitter and crocheter. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and church family at the First Presbyterian Church in Munising. She enjoyed playing BINGO and...

Peter J. Heyrman, Sr.

Peter J. Heyrman, Sr.

Apr 4, 2025

Munising

Peter J. Heyrman, Sr., age 75, of Munising, died Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with prostate cancer. He was born on July 11, 1949 with his twin sister Patricia on their family farm on Indiantown Road. Pete went to school at Wm. G. Mather High School. He went to...

Terrance John Malone

Terrance John Malone

Apr 2, 2025

Terrance John Malone, 90, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.

Cherished husband of Janice. Devoted father of Steven, Michael (Debbie), Terry Jo (Tony) Cunningham, Dan, Dawn (Mary), and Annelle (Jason) Mitchell.

Beloved son of Cluen and Anne Malone. Dear brother of Dan and Paddy Malone.

Terry was preceded in death by his...

Lana J. Heyrman

Lana J. Heyrman

Apr 2, 2025

Shingleton

Lana J. Heyrman, age 73, of Shingleton, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 7, 1951 in Munising to the late Roy and Winnie (Higby) Shepley. Lana met Frank Heyrman, Jr., when he offered her a ride on his motorcycle, Lana hopped on the bike, wrapped her arms around...

Ronald Lewis

Ronald Lewis

Apr 1, 2025

Trout Creek

Ronald “Ron” W. Lewis, age 81, of Trout Creek, Michigan and formerly of Racine, Wisconsin died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Munising, Michigan. He was born in Racine on July 13, 1943 to the late Robert and Irene (Beyer) Lewis. Ron grew up in Racine and graduated from Lutheran High School where he played football and ran track for...

Carlene E. Harwick

Carlene E. Harwick

Mar 31, 2025

Munising

It is with shattered hearts we announce the passing of Carlene E. Harwick, age 85, of Munising after a brief illness at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit on March 31, 2025. We are shattered that she left Earth, grateful for this beautiful, soul and a life well lived. As she gained her angel wings, we like to think...

Terry Boucher

Terry Boucher

Mar 25, 2025

Terrence “Terry” J. Boucher, died on Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025 at UPHS – Marquette at the age of 69. He was born on December 22, 1955, the second son to the late Paul and Lorraine (Boyak) Boucher, Sr. Terry grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1975. He entered into the U.S. Air...

Helen Margaret Mattson

Helen Margaret Mattson

Mar 25, 2025

Helen (Karr) Mattson passed away early Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025, at UPHS in Marquette at the age of 84. She was born on August 26, 1940, the youngest daughter of Howard and Eva (Webb) Karr.

Helen graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1958. She married Gary (Bob) Mattson in 1959. Together, they raised their three children—Robin, Gary, and...

Westley Britenstine

Westley Britenstine

Mar 25, 2025

Westley Britenstine, age 69, of Munising, Michigan died Tuesday March 25, 2025 at the Trillium House in Marquette. He was born on May 14, 1955 to the late Theodore and Joan (Craig) Britenstine.

Westley is survived by four sisters, three children – Anderia, Brock, and Bruno, his five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He married Bobbie on January 2, 2010 and she...

Betty Marie Hall

Betty Marie Hall

Mar 20, 2025

Betty Hall, age 102, of Munising, died on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born on February 22, 1923 in Munising to Ira and Ruth (Ross) Hanson. Betty graduated from Sacred Heart School and then from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1941. Betty married Blinn Hall on November 1, 1947 and together...

Jean Dugas

Jean Dugas

Mar 19, 2025

Jean Marie Dugas, age 76, of Munising, died following a brief illness on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She was born in Munising on May 7, 1948 to Clyde and Marie (Olson) Pangborn. Jean grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1966. For graduation, her parents...

James "Jim" Lowe

James "Jim" Lowe

Mar 19, 2025

James “Jim” Lowe

July 23, 1940 – March 19, 2025

Jim Lowe passed away at 1:13 pm March 19, 2025. He was born to Bill and Dorothy (Blight) Lowe, July 23, 1940, in Eagle River, Michigan. He attended school in a one room school house with his friend Paul, until he was 12. He spent his summers finding agates and selling them...

Stephen R. Barrow, Sr.

Stephen R. Barrow, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Stephen R. Barrow, Sr., age 67, of Shingleton died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Munising Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Manistique on October 12, 1957 to the late James and Charlotte (Ruggles) Barrow, Sr. Steve grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan and went to Dondero High School. Steve married Virginia Huff and they...

Bernice A. Johnson

Bernice A. Johnson

Mar 17, 2025

Munising

Bernice A. Johnson, age 90, of Munising, died at her home on Monday, March 17, 2025 under the loving care of her family, the Alger County Commission on Aging, and North Woods Home Hospice. She was born on June 5, 1934 in Wausaukee, Wisconsin to the late Harry and Dorothy (Wartick) Hardin. Benice was baptized as one of Jehovah Witnesses...

Arthur Parkkila

Arthur Parkkila

Mar 15, 2025

Arthur Parkkila, age 94, of Chatham died at the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique on Saturday, March 15, 2025 following a year long illness. He was born on March 2, 1931 in Eben Junction to Daniel and Ida (Paananen) Parkkila. Art grew up in Eben Junction and attended school there. He went to work at a young age in the...

Brian D. Cromell

Brian D. Cromell

Mar 13, 2025

Brian D. Cromell, age 61, of Munising, died unexpectedly, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Munising, Michigan on March 4, 1964. As a young boy, Brians passion for hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles was born. He graduated from Munising High School in 1982. Following high school Brian entered into...

Elaine Rosen

Elaine Rosen

Feb 23, 2025

Wetmore

Elaine Rosen, age 72, of Wetmore, Michigan, died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Home Hospice. She was born on April 6, 1952 in Williamston, Michigan to the late Leslie Gale and Helen Elizabeth (Parmalee) Partridge. Elaine grew up in Williamston and graduated from Perry High School in 1970....

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