Obituaries

Jan 12, 2023

Edwin Jalmer Jalonen, age 87, of Eben, died Thursday morning, January 12, 2023 at Medilodge of Munising where he had been receiving excellent care.  He was born on May 17, 1935 in Eben to Jalmer and Celia (Robertson) Jalonen.  Edwin grew up in Eben and graduated from Eben High School in 1953.  He immediately went to work at Kimberly...

Jan 10, 2023

Wetmore

Richard “Rick” W. Nikunen, age 81, of Wetmore died early Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan.  He was born on July 2, 1941 in Nahma, Michigan to the late William and Elizabeth (Saccator) Nikunen.  Rick served in the U.S. Army from 1964 until 1966 and was honorably discharged as...

Jan 3, 2023

Chatham

Clyde M. Johnson, 86 of Chatham died peacefully surrounded by his family at Munising Memorial Hospital on January 3, 2023.

He was born in Chatham on October 7, 1936 and was the fourth of seven children of Albert and Mildred (Anderson) Johnson.   He grew up on the family dairy farm in Cold Springs where...

Jan 2, 2023

Michael Albert Shelly, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2023 in Flint Township, Michigan.  He was born March 8, 1965 in Manistique, Michigan to Beverly Lou Shelly (nee: LaLonde) and Clyde James Shelly.  He grew up in Shingleton, Michigan until he was 13 years old, then moved to Munising, Michigan until the following summer, then moved to...

Jan 2, 2023

Lola Lee Gollinger, age 89, of Munising, died peacefully on Monday morning, January 2, 2023 at Munising Memorial Hospital where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1933 in Munising to Everett and Adeline (Kaufman) Pangborn. Lola grew up in a little house in Frog Hollow. Her father died when she was just...

Jan 1, 2023

Munising

William E. “Bill” Niemi, age 79, of Munising, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Harbour View Assisted Living.  He was born April 23, 1943 in Hancock, Michigan to the late William I. and Nathalia I. (Nyholm) Niemi.  Bill grew up in Sundell, Michigan and graduated Eben High School in 1961.  He served four years in the...

Dec 31, 2022

Brian Andrew Wright, age 43, of Rumely, died unexpectedly at his home following a brief illness on Saturday evening, December 31, 2022.  He was born on October 3, 1979 in Midland, Michigan to Gary and Diane (Cable) Wright.  Brian grew up in Midland and worked in numerous restaurants in lower Michigan.  He was an excellent cook and respected by...

Dec 23, 2022

Cherice “Cheri” Kathryn Hays, 67, of Stewartville, MN, was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world suddenly on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Methodist Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1955 in Munising, MI to George “Ray” and Nancy (Flynn) Morrison. Cheri lived in Munising, MI until 1967, and then spent the rest...

Dec 23, 2022

Munising

Deborah “Debbie” (Truckey) Servia, age 61, of Munising, died with her children by her side at Munising Memorial Hospital on Friday morning, December 23, 2022, following a lengthy respiratory illness.  She was born on May 23, 1961 in Jackson, MI and in November of 1961, she was adopted by her loving parents, Willard “Bill” and Maryrene...

Dec 22, 2022

Daniel William Artibee of Munising, Michigan, passed away on December 22, 2022 after a heroic battle with cancer at the age of 80 under the compassionate care and supervision of his wife as well as North Woods Hospice, peacefully in their home.  Dan was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula to Louis “Luke” and Bernice (Miller) Artibee on...

Dec 20, 2022

Thomas Hannan Luckey III, 83, of Munising, Michigan, died on December 20, 2022, in Belém, Brazil, after a 7-year battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. He and his wife, Marion, were midway through a long-awaited cruise down the Amazon River when he fell ill and was transferred to Hospital Beneficente Portuguesa, where he passed two weeks later.

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Dec 20, 2022

Linda S. Cotey, age 73, of Munising, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  She was born on August 22, 1949 in Munising to the late Lewis and Edith (Nybeck) DesJardins.  Linda grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1967.  She worked at Wieland’s Restaurant and at the...

Dec 10, 2022

Oliver “Ollie” Edward Eltzroth, age 64, of 304 w. Superior Street, Munising, died at his home under the care of loved ones and North Woods Hospice on Saturday morning, December 10, 2022.  He was born on June 11, 1958 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Isabelle (Miller) Eltzroth.  Ollie grew up in Wabash and graduated from Wabash...

Dec 8, 2022

Agnes Ann Algoe, age 63, of the Whispering Pines Willow Creek Assisted Living Home in Escanaba, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 8, 2022 when out with her friends.  She was born on June 16, 1959 in Flint, Michigan to the late George and Marjorie (MacLeod) Algoe.  As the only daughter in the family, Aggie was always special.  Her simple...

Dec 7, 2022

Dianne K. Wieczorek, age 69, of Munising, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  She was born July 19, 1953 in Brighton, Michigan to the late Thomas and Maxine Louk.  Dianne graduated from high school in Detroit.  She married Frank Wieczorek and together they raised their four children.  They moved their growing family to the U.P. in...

Dec 4, 2022

Betty L. (Logan) Goewey of Aurora, Illinois, aged 86, passed from this world and into the glory and the presence of her Lord and King, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 23, 1936, Betty was the oldest of three children born to Robert and Miriam (TuTu) Logan. She attended...

Dec 1, 2022

Munising

Nancy E. Syers, age 76, of Munising, died Thursday morning, December 1, 2022 at UP Health Systems Marquette following a lengthy illness.  She was born on April 30, 1946 in Munising, to the late Willard and Viola (Johns) Syers, Sr.  Nancy enjoyed ice fishing, snowmobiling, caring for her plants, and reading Steven King and mystery novels. ...

Nov 29, 2022

Marian R. DeVault, age 79, of Munising, MI and formerly of Chatham, MI and Auburn Hills, MI, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at UP Health Systems Marquette surrounded by loving family following a lengthy illness.  She was born on July 25, 1943 in Pontiac, MI to the late Armond and Ruth (Busch) Pace.  Marian grew up in Keego Harbor...

Nov 23, 2022

Lois Sue Planthaber (nee Maki), 65, of Chicago, IL passed away surrounded by the comfort and love of her family the morning of November 23, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Michael Planthaber, loving children, Michael J. Planthaber Jr., Jori (Tom) Smith, Juline (Aaron) Patlan, sweet and beloved grandchildren, Leah, Willow,...

Nov 20, 2022

Cassaundra Joyce Purple, age 30, of Grand Marais, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, November 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1992 in Marquette to Gerald “Jerry” and Mikki (Ward) Purple.  Cassaundra grew up in Grand Marais and was a member of the Burt Township Class of 2010.   She was lovingly known around town by...