Obituaries

Nov 28, 2020

Grand Marais

Joseph Brian “Joe” McDonald, age 69, of Grand Marais, Michigan died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Medilodge in Munising following an illness and excellent care at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.  He was born on July 31, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles Joseph “Joe” and Alftruda Grace “Trudy” (Bell) McDonald.  Joe grew up...

Nov 27, 2020

Munising

The town of Munising lost a little shine this week when Pamela Peters slipped away on November 27, 2020. Pamela was born on March 2, 1956 in Duluth, MN to the late William and Louise Lauer.  Although she had been married previously, Pamela married the true love of her life, Scott Peters, on August 13, 2005...

Nov 24, 2020

Grand Marais

Donald Lewis Soldenski, age 91, of Grand Marais and formerly of Warren, MI, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 under the loving care of his family.  He was born on August 28, 1929 to the late Felix and Marion (Kotkowski) Soldenski in Hamtramck, MI.  Don graduated from Hamtramck High School in...

Nov 23, 2020

Delavan, MN

Richard Robert Rochefort, Sr., age 81 of Delavan, Minnesota, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.  Richard was born on May 3, 1939 in Fayette, Michigan to Aimee and Mabel (Robere) Rochefort. He married Bonnetta “Bonnie” Boynton and together the couple had several children. He and Bonnie divorced, and he...

Nov 23, 2020

Gwinn

Harry Taylor, age 90, of Gwinn, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Medilodge in Munising. He was born on January 18, 1930 in Fountain, Michigan to the late Harry and Nora Taylor.  Harry was the youngest of ten children.  When he was in the 6th grade, Harry’s older brothers went to serve in WWII and he...

Nov 15, 2020

Wetmore

James “Jim” John Dale, age 82, of Wetmore, died Opening Day, Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Harbour View surrounded by his family.  He was born January 31, 1938 to the late Arthur and Katherine (Twork) Dale.  Jim was active high school sports and was named football MVP his senior year.  He graduated from Wm. G. Mather...

Nov 12, 2020

Munising

Janet Marie Whippen, age 91, of Munising, died late Thursday morning, November 12, 2020 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born on February 16, 1929 in Munising to the late August and Esther (Pierson) Berg.  Growing up, Janet worked at the Delft Theater and in 1947, she graduated from Wm. G Mather High School.  Janet attended...

Nov 8, 2020

Matthew G. Algoe, age 62, of Munising and formerly of AuTrain and Flint, died at his home following a brief illness on Sunday, November 8, 2020.  He was born on April 5, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to the late George and Marjorie (MacLeod) Algoe.  Matt grew up in Flint and Holly and in 1973, the family moved to AuTrain. ...

Nov 3, 2020

Bonnie Masters, age 72, of Munising, died peacefully at her home late Tuesday morning, November 3, 2020 with family at her side.  She was born on July 22, 1948 in Munising to Joseph and Arvilla (Perry) Paquette, Sr.  Bonnie attended Wm. G. Mather High School with the Class of 1966.  She married Howard “Hammer” G. Masters on January 17,...

Nov 2, 2020

Barbara Ann Hanson, age 86, of Munising, died early Monday morning, November 2, 2020 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born on February 23, 1934 in Munising to Ira and Ruth (Ross) Hanson.  Growing up in Munising, Barb attended eighth grade at Sacred Heart School, but due to health issues, did not further her education.  Living at home, Barbara...

Oct 29, 2020

Frances Mary Frazer (Madigan) March 5, 1933 to October 29, 2020

Fran passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family in her adopted home of Northern California, where she has resided since 1966. Fran was born in Munising, Michigan and every summer for many years she would pack her family and return to the...

Oct 26, 2020

Marquette

Olive Norton Peters of Marquette, Michigan, wife of the late James Peters, passed away at UP Health Systems after a brief illness on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the age of 100.  Born in Sevogle, New Brunswick, Canada she was daughter of the late Stephen and May (Waye) Norton.

Olive is survived by daughters...

Oct 25, 2020

Peter E. Seaberg, age 90, of Munising, died at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Home Health early Sunday morning, October 25, 2020.  He was born in Munising to the late Glady Levy and Ernest Seaberg, both of Munising.  His parents separated shortly after Pete was born and he was raised in Munising...

Oct 22, 2020

Florence M Maki, age 91, of Saginaw, MI was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at her home on October 22nd in the loving care of her family.

Florence was born on March 15, 1929 in Eben Junction, MI, to the late Nick and Maria Hautamaki.  She graduated from Eben High School in 1946. After high school,...

Oct 20, 2020

Peter Ray Olli, 65, passed away on October 20th, 2020 at his home in Grand Marais following a brief illness.

He was born December 27, 1954, in Marquette, MI to Andrew and Elaine (O’Brien) Olli, and attended Marquette Senior High School, graduating with the class of 1973.

Upon graduation Pete began a career at the...

Oct 17, 2020

Bernard M. Bugg, age 80, of Munising, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at UPHS following complications with an infection of COVID-19.  He was born on March 14, 1940 in Grand Marais, Michigan to the late Bernard V. and Saima (Olli) Bugg.  When Bernie was 10, his family moved to Munising.  He graduated from Wm. G. Mather in 1958.  Bernie...

Oct 14, 2020

Charlotte Lorraine Wapienik, age 93, of Marquette went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 14, 2020.  Charlotte was at home in the loving hands of her husband, Yosh, and their three loving daughters.She was born August 29, 1927 in Munising, Michigan to Harry “Chub” Burrows and Marion (Bowerman) Burrows. Charlotte graduated from William G. Mather High School...

Oct 10, 2020

Constance Joyce Stickling

(September 18, 1938 - October 10, 2020)

Connie Stickling, 82, of Golden, CO, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, October 10, Golden Pond Assisted Living Community after a courageous battle with cancer. Constance Joyce Flynn was born September 18, 1938 in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of David and Esther (Belfry) Flynn. She lived...

Oct 10, 2020

Jerry B. Kinnunen, age 84, lifelong Munising resident, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Medilodge in Munising following a long fight with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born on June 12, 1936 to Oscar and Lempi (Paasto) Kinnunen.  Jerry was active in sports growing up and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1954.  He attended Ferris...

Oct 9, 2020

Agnes Lenora Schierschmidt, age 82, of Munising, died early Friday evening, October 9, 2020 at Medilodge in Munising.  She was born in Melstrand on January 30, 1938 to William and Thelma (Robinson) Bower.  Agnes graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1956.  She worked at the Munising Co-op before marrying Edward “Buck” Schierschmidt on August 2, 1958.  Together...