Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Saginaw

Carolyn L. Moore, age 75, of Saginaw and formerly of Missouri and Gladstone, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw.  She was born on July 10, 1947 in Hayti, Missouri the thirteenth of thirteen children to Sterling and Erabelle (Haislip) Slavings.  She grew up on her family farm and then graduated...

Mar 12, 2023

Haiden Nicole Ryan, six week old daughter of Hailey Streeter and Jordan Ryan died unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, March 12, 2023.   She was born in Ishpeming on January 28, 2023 and was a good baby and a perfect addition to the Ryan family.

Haiden is survived by her parents – Hailey...

Mar 8, 2023

Munising

James R. “Jim” LeVeque, age 92, of Munising, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  He was born on June 30, 1930 to the late Kenneth and Margie (Meeker) LeVeque.  Jim was a standout athlete and a great running back for the Munising Mustangs.  He graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1950. ...

Mar 5, 2023

Trenary

Katherine “Katie” A. Whitehead, age 49, of Trenary, died Sunday, March 5, 2023.  She was born on October 30, 1973 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Katie grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan and graduated in 1991 from Three Rivers High School.  While in school, she played softball and continued on to play in multiple church and bar leagues. ...

Mar 4, 2023

Chatham

Richard “Dick” William Koski, Sr., age 77, of Chatham, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family, North Woods Home Hospice, and watchful eye of his furry companion Kizzy.  Dick was born on June 12, 1945 in Munising to the late Walter and Elma (Paajanen) Koski.  He grew up...

Feb 27, 2023

Munising

Diane Rae Hoover, age 73, of Munising, died unexpectedly surrounded by family on Monday, February 27, 2023, at AdventHealth in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Munising, Michigan on January 1, 1950 to the late Urban “Tubby” and Irene (Beaudry) Trombly.

Diane co-owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store and eventually the Coast to...

Feb 21, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Bruce Brian Gregoric of Trenary, Michigan on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 59. Bruce died at his home under the care of loved ones and North Woods Hospice after a sudden, but very brief, battle with cancer. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 1963 to...

Feb 21, 2023

Munising

Phillip J. “Phil” Marzion, age 74 of Munising, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Munising Memorial Hospital following a recent illness.  He was born on July 25, 1948 in Troy, Michigan to Frank and Genevieve (Baldyga) Marzion.  Phil loved playing baseball as an adolescent and made many All-Star teams.  He graduated from high school and then attended college...

Feb 18, 2023

Carol Mae Dauzy, age 88 of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Munising, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul on October 25, 1998, and her parents George D. and Jane (LaFave) Parker, and her sisters Luella, Pat and Pearl.

Carol was born in...

Feb 16, 2023

Munising

Beryl Margaret O’Boyle, age 94, of Munising, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette following a brief illness.  She was born on June 29, 1928 in Manistique, Michigan to the late Gordon and Margaret (McEachren) Robare.  She grew up in Munising and then Detorit before retuning home to graduate from Wm....

Feb 10, 2023

Munising / Florida

Beth Louise Carl, age 65, of Florida and formerly of Munising, died peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 10, 2023.  She was born on September 1, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, the seventh of eight children to Patrick and Geraldine (Sauve) Carl.  Beth’s family moved the U.P. on August 29, 1970 when...

Feb 3, 2023

Leonard A. Rukkila, age 94, of Negaunee and formerly of Eben Jct, died early Friday morning, February 3, 2023 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident for two months. Leonard was born on May 4, 1928 in Escanaba, the son of Hugo and Jennie (Norlund) Rukkila.

Leonard spent his early...

Feb 2, 2023

Peggy Ann Woropay, age 69, of Grand Marais, died peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  She was born in Detroit on April 28, 1953 to the late Stanley “Ward” and Dorothy (Harchuk) Woropay.  Peggy grew up in Sterling Heights and graduated from Warren High School in 1971.  She moved to Grand Marais and worked...

Feb 2, 2023

Trenary lost a local character on February 2, 2023. at home on the Aho family farm. Edward Victor Aho was born on February 20, 1939, the 4th of 11 children to William and Ruth (Saari) Aho in Grand Marais, Michigan. He grew up in Trenary where he graduated from high school.

Ed served in the U.S. Army...

Feb 1, 2023

Peter “Dud” John Heyrman, Jr., age 46, of Munising passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at UP Health System in Marquette, MI with loved ones around him.  Pete was born in Munising to Peter and Judy (DesArmo) Heyrman on February 21, 1976.  A Munising resident his whole life, Dud attended Munising Public Schools and...

Jan 25, 2023

Robert “Bobby” John Gamelin, age 69, of Munising, died at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2023, after spending months teaching his family and friends how to die with open hearts, an open door for visitors, love, laughs, and faith.  He was born on July 28, 1953...

Jan 23, 2023

Donald E. Hakanen, age 91, of Chatham, died Monday evening, January 23, 2023 at Medilodge in Munising.   Don was born on May 15, 1931 in Slapneck, Michigan to Erick and Lillian (Peterson) Hakanen.  He graduated from Eben High School in 1949.  Don enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in 1951.  He spent time in Japan and served stateside.  Don...

Jan 19, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ann Cromell, age 91, of Munising, died Thursday, January, 19, 2023 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born on June 18, 1931 in Sagola, Michigan to the late Joseph and Genevieve (Gomney) Perry.  Pat grew up in Munising and was crowned Miss Alger County in 1946.  She graduated from Wm. G. Mather in 1949, and she was...

Jan 14, 2023

Judith K. “Jude” DesJardins, age 70, of Munising, died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her longtime friend and companion Scot and Northwoods Home Hospice.  She was born on March 4, 1952 in Cass City, Michigan to the late Lewis and Edith (Nybeck) DesJardins.  Jude grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G....

Jan 14, 2023

Robert David Methot, age 32, lifetime resident of Munising, died unexpectedly but peacefully while surrounded by his parents and sister on Saturday morning, January 14, 2023 at UPHS in Marquette following heart issues.  Bobby, as he was known by all, was a young man who loved, respected, and was devoutly loyal to his family and friends, past and present. ...