Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

Robert G. Pawelski, age 94 of Munising, died peacefully yet unexpectedly at his home on Saturday morning, January 15, 2022.  He was born in Detroit to Michael and Josephine (Percha) Pawelski on August 25, 1927.  Bob graduated from St. Alphonsus High School in Dearborn in 1945, where he played basketball as a skinny 145 pound kid and played under...

Jan 14, 2022

Mr. Earl Jolls aged 76 of Wyoming, MI went to be with his Savior Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille; parents, Warren and Laura Jolls; sister, Dolores (Glenn) Jones; sister-in-law, Lynda Jolls.  Surviving are his beloved wife of 15 years, Marcia Moravec Jolls; son, Jonathan Jolls; stepchildren,  Renee Muilenburg, Scott York,...

Jan 13, 2022

Darlene June Matson, age 81, of Munising, died at her home following a short illness with colon cancer on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  She was born on November 3, 1940 on Indiantown Road near Munising to the late Lawrence and Viola (Paquette) Magnusson.   Darlene attended school in Munising.  She married Ronald G. “Blackie” Matson, Sr. on March 5, 1960...

Jan 10, 2022

Mark Virta of Waupaca, WI and formerly of Munising, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2022 at the age of 46.  He was born in Munising, Michigan on October 23, 1975 to Gene and Sandra (Kirmo) Virta.  Mark lived in Waupaca, WI where he worked for Gusmer Enterprises as a maintenance manager.  Mark made friends wherever he went, and he...

Jan 10, 2022

Clifford (Cliff) Anton Ervick, 68, of Au Train, MI, passed away on 1/10/2022 after a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer resulted in a draw.

Cliff was born on March 9th, 1953 to Donald and Joyce Ervick in Fairbanks, AK and moved to Midland, MI as a young child. The oldest of three brothers, Todd Ervick of Lowell,...

Jan 7, 2022

Stanley Chilicki of Gladstone and formerly of Trenary, passed away due to a car accident on Friday, January 7, 2022 in Delta County at the age of 68.  He was born on July 19, 1953 in Munising, the son of Benjamin and Mildred (Salisbury) Chilicki.  Stan graduated from Trenary High School in 1972.  He loved to have his morning...

Jan 6, 2022

Kay Frances St.Amour, age 76, of Marinette, Wisconsin, and formerly of Munising, Michigan was called to her Heavenly Father on January 6, 2022, after a brave 3-year battle with lung cancer.

Kay Frances Peterson was born to Howard and Kathleen (Tallman) Peterson on June 25, 1945. She graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1963 before...

Dec 28, 2021

Munising

William F Wright Jr., age 60, of Munising passed away on December 28, 2021 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Lorna and William Wright Sr.  He loved snowmobiling, fishing, boating, golfing, and camping.

He is survived by Brody W. Wright, Josh and Meagan Frey, Sharon Harrington, Theresa and...

Dec 21, 2021

Marjorie D. Maxon, age 85, of AuTrain and formerly of Munising, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born on August 23, 1936 in Ishpeming, Michigan to Arthur and Frances (Mosca) Beatty.  Margie graduated from Munising High School in 1955.  She married Roy L. Maxon on July 16, 1955 and together they raised their four...

Dec 16, 2021

Edward D. Johns, Sr., age 79, of Trenary and formerly of Munising, died on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at UPHS Marquette following a one week illness.  Ed was born in Munising on January 24, 1942 to George and Edna (Parr) Johns.  He grew up in Trenary and Wetmore and attended school in Trenary and Munising.  He served in the...

Dec 14, 2021

Liam Ethan Gauthier, age 23, of Munising, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  He was born on September 1, 1998 in Marquette, Michigan to Kristoffer and Alison (Nord) Gauthier.  Liam grew up in Munising and loved playing youth hockey and soccer.. He was a member of the Munising High School Class of 2016.  He enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2021

Maryellen Maynard, age 60, of Munising, died at her home on Saturday, December 11, 2021.  She was born on July 18, 1961 in Munising to Edward and Mary (Chilicki) Maynard.  Mary grew up in Racine, Wisconsin and started her family at an early age.  She was proud of earning her GED from Munising later in life.  Her family moved...

Dec 10, 2021

Robert C. “Bud” Morrison, age 87, of Munising, died early Friday morning, December 10, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Home Hospice.  He was born on November 18, 1934 in Seney, Michigan to the late Everett and Mildred (Rutherford) Morrison.  Bud grew up on Bay Street in Munising and became an...

Dec 9, 2021

Grand Marais

Eugene “Gene” Walter Lepeak, age 96, of Grand Marais and Saginaw, Michigan died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Medilodge of Munising.  He was born on September 20, 1925 in Saginaw to the late Walter and Frances (Rytlewski) Lepeak.  Gene graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Saginaw in 1943.  In his younger years, friends knew...

Dec 8, 2021

Shingleton

Richard “Dick” C. Dover, age 68, of Shingleton, died, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at U.P. Health Systems – Marquette.  He was born December 16, 1952 in Flint, Michigan to the late Jack and Shirley (Thrasher) Dover.  Dick grew up in Davison, Michigan and graduated from Kearsley High School in 1971.  He earned an associate’s degree at...

Dec 8, 2021

Munising

Richard Ezra Albright, age 66, of Munising, passed away on December 8, 2021 at UP Health Systems in Marquette, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 26, 1955 in Alpena, Michigan to the late James and Opal (Britton) Albright.  Richard was a mechanic, specializing in heavy equipment.  He had worked at a...

Dec 6, 2021

Munising / Mancelona, MI

Nancy Ann Owens, age 63, of Munising and formerly of Mancelona, Michigan died Monday, December 6, 2021 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born on October 23, 1958 to Gerald and Mary (Munidinger) Stoughton.  Nancy grew up in South Lyon and graduated from South Lyon High School in 1976.  She enjoyed camping and...

Dec 1, 2021

Donna “Tootsie”, Bianchetti, age 86, of Munising, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home in Munising.  Donna was a loving wife and mother. Tootsie was also known by her grandchildren as Grandma Bingo. She was born in Marquette, Michigan on January 15, 1935 to Clarence and Lillian (Dupras) Richer.  Tootsie grew up in...

Nov 29, 2021

Barbara “Barb” J. Robare, 86, Munising, MI, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, with her sister (and best friend) Karen at her side, at her sister’s home in Duluth, MN following a short illness and under the care of Hospice.  Barb was born on February 27, 1935 in Munising to the late Nels and Ellen (Virta) Olson. Barb...

Nov 27, 2021

Munising

James Michael Manolakis, Jr., age 58, of Munising and formerly of Seney, died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Munising Memorial Hospital following a five month battle with cancer.  Jimmy was born on November 16, 1963 in Kincheloe, Michigan to James and Iris (McClellan) Manolakis, Sr.  He grew up in Seney and graduated from Newberry High School...