Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Eben Junction

Elvira T. Stephens of Eben Junction was called to her home in heaven on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 after a short illness.

She came into the world in the family sauna, with the assistance of her Aunt Tyne, on July 19, 1932.

A daughter of Jalmer and Celia Jalonen, she graduated...

Jun 17, 2019

Munising

Iris Noel Bugg, age 69, of Munising, died Monday afternoon, June 17, 2019 at UPHS Marquette following a brief illness.   She was born on February 6, 1950 in Munising to Leo and Irma (Sommerville) Tyner.  Iris attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1968.  She then began training to become...

Jun 12, 2019

Munising

Michael “Mike” K. Mikulich, age 69, of Munising, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home in Norton Shores, Michigan following a lengthy illness.  He was born on November 12, 1949 in Munising, Michigan to the late Charles and Beatrice (Gamelin) Mikulich.  Mike graduated from Sacred Heart School and then from Wm. G. Mather High...

Jun 3, 2019

Chatham

Jack E. Trelford, age 89, of Chatham, died, Monday, June 3, 2019 at UP Health Systems – Marquette.  He was born in Ishpeming, MI on June 8, 1929, to the late Hilda (Pajunen) and J. Trelford.  Jack was a member of the Eben High School class of 1947.  He entered the United States Army in August...

May 30, 2019

Munising

Timothy Frank Mozader, age 58, entered into eternity at his home on May 30, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1960 in Flint, Michigan, but his parents moved their family back to Munising in 1966. Tim graduated from Mather High School in 1979. He lived in Oregon for a few years, working as a bus...

May 29, 2019

Munising

Jennie J. Usimaki, age 100, of Munising, died Wednesday evening, May 29, 2019 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born on April 2, 1919 in Ramsay, Michigan to the late Antti and Alli (Aho) Moksy.  Jennie grew up in Rumley, and was the last surviving member of the graduating class of 1937 from Rock River Township...

May 20, 2019

Shingleton

Marsha Carole Shubert, age 72, of Shingleton, Michigan, died unexpectedly in the Emergency Room of Munising Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 20, 2019 following complications from a congenital heart defect.  She was born on January 18, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George and Mary (Summers) Ronnback.  Marsha grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated...

May 19, 2019

Eben Junction

Isaac Sulo Puro, age 87, of Eben Junction, died late Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2019 at the Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan.  He was born in Munising on October 25, 1931 to Arvid and Lempe (Cortes) Puro.  Isaac grew up in Eben and graduated from Eben High School.  He served in the U.S....

May 17, 2019

Munising

Daniel “Danny” Lee DeLisle, age 75, of Munising, died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Friday, May 17, 2019.  He was born on August 15, 1943 in Munising, Michigan to Roy and Dolly (Cormier) DeLisle.  Danny grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School.  He joined the U.S. Air Force...

May 9, 2019

Rosemary (Iliff) Potter passed away on May, 9, 2019 after a long battle with atherosclerosis. As in life, Rosemary faced the disease with determination and courage.  She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Edward J. Potter Jr., their children Cindy Lawson of Spokane, Washington, Troy R. Potter (Anne-Marie) of St. Johns, Michigan, and Edward J. Potter III, of  ...

May 1, 2019

Munising

Betty E. Livermore, age 94, of Munising, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at UP Health Systems – Marquette. She was born on May 27, 1924 in Chatham, Michigan to the late Arvid and Jenny Hill. In her younger years, Betty enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. She had lived Montana and Arizona for many years before moving...

Apr 30, 2019

Eben Junction

Gordon “Gordy” Lee Nykanen, age 65, of Eben Junction, passed April 30, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family and North Woods Home Hospice.

Gordy was born to Edwin and Irene (Hinstala) Nykanen March 15, 1954, in Marquette, MI.  Gordy grew up on Magnum Road in Harvey, MI.  He graduated from...

Apr 24, 2019

Munising

Richard E. “Dick” Oas, age 91, of Munising, died late Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born on May 19, 1927 in Munising, MI to the late Edmund and Elila (Wilson) Oas. Dick grew up in Munising and attended Wm. G....

Apr 20, 2019

Christmas

Paul W. Knuttila, age 79, of Christmas, died at his home early Saturday morning, April 20, 2019 under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born on July 22, 1939 in Munising to the late Waino and Dorothy (Sinervo) Knuttila.  Paul grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather...

Apr 8, 2019

Escanaba / Munising

Robert “Bob” Wallace, age 82, of Escanaba and formerly of Munising, died early Monday morning, April 8, 2019 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.  He was born on November 25, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Lorne and Beatrice (Bradley) Wallace.  Bob graduated from Redford High School and attended Wayne State University before serving...

Apr 7, 2019

Munising

Maynard Jerome Robbins, Jr., age 80, of Munising, died late Sunday morning, April 7, 2019 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan.  He was born in Munising, Michigan on September 3, 1938 to the late Maynard and Emma (Kaminsky) Robbins.  Maynard graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1956.  He then entered...

Apr 7, 2019

PATTY WHEELER RAY 1937-2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Patty Ray announces her passing in Christmas, MI on April 7, 2019 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  Patty was born November 11, 1937 in Ashland, KY, the daughter of the late Arlie and Beatrice Wheeler.

Apr 6, 2019

Marquette

James “Jake” Niemi, age 62, of Marquette, died early Saturday morning, April 6, 2019 at Medilodge in Munising following a courageous five-month battle with brain cancer.  He was born on June 12, 1956 in Marquette to Eero and Katherine (Dale) Niemi.  Jake grew up in Marquette and graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1974.  He...

Apr 1, 2019

AuTrain

Gwen McCollum, age 93, of AuTrain, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at her family’s home in AuTrain, under the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice.  She was born on January 31, 1926 in Munising, MI to the late Harry and Hildur (Oas) Olson.  Gwen graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in the...

Mar 23, 2019

Trenary

Craig Alan Nordness, age 69, of Trenary, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at U.P. Health Systems – Marquette, following a brief illness.  He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 11, 1949 to Jerome and Iris (Flick) Nordness.  Craig graduated from Cambridge High School.  He then entered into the United States Air Force and worked as...