Obituaries

Apr 6, 2022

Benjamin “Ben” D. McCollum II, age 41, of AuTrain, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home in Au Train.  Ben was born on June 2, 1980 in Munising, MI to John “Jack” and Sandra “Sandy” (Pihlainen) McCollum.  He grew up in Au Train surrounded by his sister and numerous friends and cousins where they lived a...

Apr 5, 2022

After 97 years, almost all of it living in and dedicated to her hometown of Munising, Helen (Peg) Sappington died peacefully at Medilodge, surrounded by the love and presence of her family.

Peg was born in Munising on February 20, 1925, to Arthur and Elma LaFlamme, and she grew up on the family farm on St. Martins...

Apr 1, 2022

Roland Paul “Rollie” Johnson, age 81, of Munising died unexpectedly on Friday evening, April 1, 2022 at UPHS – Marquette.  He was born on March 1, 1941 in Munising to Axel George and Elizabeth “Peggy” Sophia (Dolan) Johnson.  Rollie grew up in Wetmore and Munising.  During school, he ski jumped, ran track, and was a successful running back for...

Mar 29, 2022

Brian Patrick Flood, age 58, at peace with our Lord on March 29, 2022.  Brian was born to James and Margaret Flood on July 9, 1963, and graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1981. Brian was a loyal and dear friend, brother, uncle and cousin. Brian loved all sports, but especially the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs,...

Mar 28, 2022

Wyatt K. Dhondt, age 45, of Rumely, Michigan, died unexpectedly, Monday, March 28, 2022 at his home in Rumely.  He was born on March 14, 1977 in Marquette, Michigan to Henry and Laurie (Silta) Dhondt.  Wyatt grew up in Rumely and as he got older worked on many farms in the area milking cows, baling hay, driving tractors, and...

Mar 23, 2022

William Morgan Ramsey, Sr., age 81, of Munising, died at his home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  He was born at home at the Sylvan Inn (Forest Inn) in Grand Island Township on August 24, 1940 to the late Merrill and Helen (Johnson) Ramsey.  Bill grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School.  He married...

Mar 20, 2022

Marinette, WI / Munising

Richard R. St.Amour, age 79, of Marinette, WI and formerly of Munising died on Sunday evening, March 20, 2022 at St. Anne Extended Health Care in Winona, MN.   Beyond the physical ailments he was dealing with, his family truly believes he died of a broken heart after the death of his beloved wife,...

Mar 17, 2022

John Herbert Williams, 80, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 at Boardman Lake Glens.

John was born on March 20, 1941 in Manistique to the late Ralph and Adelaide (Rosen) Williams. He graduated from Manistique High School in 1959.

John owned, operated and printed the Munising News for over 20...

Mar 17, 2022

Fay M. (Smith) Fedoruk, age 85, of Munising, died Thursday morning, March 17, 2022 at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Home Hospice.  She was born on June 28, 1936 to Glen and Theressa (Schlehuber) Smith.  As a child, Fay’s family moved around and she attended school in Moran, Pickford, and Chicago before...

Mar 11, 2022

AuTrain / Escanaba

Connie Moore (nee McCollum), age 66, of Escanaba and longtime resident of AuTrain, died peacefully, Friday, March 11, 2022, at UP Health Systems Marquette surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 18, 1956 in Munising to the late George and Elmira (St. Martin) McCollum.  Connie graduated from Wm. G. Mather High...

Mar 9, 2022

Marquette

Darrell Duane Adair, age 76, of Marquette, Michigan and formerly of Munising, Michigan died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home under the loving care of his family and Lake Superior Hospice.  He was born in Munising, Michigan on March 11, 1945 to the late Donald and Hilma (Laytonen) Adair.  While in school, Darrell worked for...

Mar 8, 2022

Grand Marais

Our Beloved mother, Patricia Elliott, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 at the age of 90, at Brookridge Assisted Living in Marquette, Michigan.  She was predeceased by her husband, Richard “Dick” Elliott in 1995.  Mom was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Francis and Alice (Viellette-Kerrigan-Steinbach) Haney, the third of four children.  She...

Mar 8, 2022

Joyce Ranguette, age 85, of Marquette was passed into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, while in the tender care of Marquette County Medical Care Facility staff.

Joyce was born July 5th, 1936 in Limestone Michigan, the first of six children born to Leonard Oliver and Florence Pauline (Storm) Methot.  The family later...

Feb 26, 2022

AuTrain

Pamela Rose Glyptis, age 55, of AuTrain, Michigan, died February 26, 2022 due to cancer complications in De Pere, Wisconsin, under the loving care of her sister Gina.  She was born on July 15, 1966 in New York to the late Stavros and Beverly Glyptis.

Pamela is survived by her sisters – Eugenia (Steve)...

Feb 23, 2022

Traunik

Carol Ann “Cully” Droog, age 81, of Traunik and formerly of Inverness, FL died on Wednesday morning, February 23, 2022 at Medilodge in Munising.  She was born on September 18, 1940 in Detroit to Arthur “Happy” and Anna “Spike” (Bisrticha) Leach.  Cully moved to Grand Rapids at a young age.  She graduated from Godwin High School...

Feb 22, 2022

George D. Harwick, age 85 of Munising and formerly of Novi, Michigan passed on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at UPHS Marquette.  He was born on March 27, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Clarence and Geneva (DeNio) Harwick.  George grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from Redford High School in 1954.  He attended Albion College and the University...

Feb 22, 2022

Shingleton

Sharon L. Besaw-Niemi, age 81, of Shingleton, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home following a brief illness under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice.  She was born on July 18, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa to Orly and Mildred (Hills) Milton.  Sharon married William “Bill” Besaw in 1957 and...

Feb 20, 2022

Munising

Stanley L. “Steamer” Johns, age 78, of Munising, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Medilodge in Munising.  He was born on April 26, 1943 in Wetmore, Michigan to the late Lyman and Ada (Clark) Johns.  While standing in his cousins wedding he was paired with a bridesmaid named Marilyn McCain.  On December 7, 1968, the two...

Feb 18, 2022

Joyce Weber (nee Hartman), age 74, of Barefoot Bay, FL and formerly of Munising, MI, died on Friday evening, February 18, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, FL following a two-week illness. She was born in Waco, TX on January 14, 1948 to Harding and Sally (McCune) Hartman. Joyce graduated from Fair Park High...

Feb 16, 2022

Munising

Donna Lea Petersen (nee Bloxton), age 77, of Munising, Michigan died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her home following a brief illness.  She was born in Washington D.C. on March 11, 1944 to the late Robert and Beatrice (Willis) Bloxton.  Donna’s father was a career United States Marine, so her early childhood was spent at...