Obituaries

Dec 1, 2024

Munising

 John Phillip Boucher, age 77, of Munising, died at his home following a lengthy illness on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1947 in Munising to the late Clifford and Lorraine (Opitz) Boucher. John grew up in Munising and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Ed Niemi. He graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School...

Nov 30, 2024

Nov 29, 2024

 Sandra Kay Rutter, age 71, of Limestone, died after courageously battling cancer for over ten years late Friday evening, November 29, 2024 at UPHS-Marquette. She was born on September 15, 1953 in Sturgis, Michigan to the late Reuben “Pat” and Genevieve “Jenny” (Boals) Schwartz. Sandy grew up in Sturgis and while attending church, she met Lyle Rutter. Sandy and Lyle...

Nov 25, 2024

Paul Gottfrid Baij, age 69, of Munising, died at his home on Monday morning, November 25, 2024 under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice. He was born on June 14, 1955 in Marquette, Michigan to the late Harold and Pearl (Merrill) Baij. When Paul was two years old, his mother died, and he and his sister,...

Nov 22, 2024

Munising

 Gerald “Jerry” Moore, age 74, of Munising, died unexpectedly Friday, November 22, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, Michigan. He was born on May 7, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Lyla (Robinson) Moore. Jerry graduated from Clio High School in 1968. He married Judith Verran and together they raised their two daughters. Jerry worked...

Nov 22, 2024

Karen Lynn Lake, age 75, of Negaunee, died on Friday, November 22, 2024 at UPHS Marquette following a brief illness. She was born in Marquette, Michigan on March 30, 1949 to the late Eino and Viola (Pulkkinen) Parkkila. Karen grew up on the family farm in Sundell and graduated from Eben High School in 1967. While working, she met a...

Nov 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” Barnes, age 81, of Munising, died following a five month illness at his home under the loving care of Dean, friends, and North Woods Hospice on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1943 in Illinois to Cabel T. and Ruth (Stickler) Barnes. Bob grew up in Illinois and attended college. He was introduced...

Nov 10, 2024

Julie Mary Woldt, age 63, of Greenville, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on November 10, 2024 after losing her battle with cancer. Julie was born on September 29, 1961 in Munising, Michigan to Joseph and Angela (Stimac) Mahne. She was a 1979 graduate of Wm. G. Mather High School. 

 Julie is survived by her husband - Ronald Woldt; mother – Angie Mahne;...

Nov 6, 2024

Philip Maynard Palmer, 91, a retired US Navy Captain died Wednesday November 6, 2024 at Clark at Keller Lake. A resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was born in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Darrell Eugene Palmer and Lila Berniece Lavery Palmer. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. He then attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he...

Nov 6, 2024

Joseph “Mule Man” Zimmerman, age 78, of Chatham, died unexpectedly and peacefully Wednesday morning, November 6, 2024 at his home in Chatham, while going out to care for his beloved mules. Joe was born on October 22, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Harold and Virgina (Paine) Zimmerman. He attended Northwest High School and then Leslie High School. Joe...

Nov 1, 2024

Loren Oliver Salmi, age 76, of Eben Junction, died peacefully and unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1947 to Eugene and Martha (Laakso) Salmi in Marquette, Michigan. Loren attended school in Eben and enlisted into the U.S. Army in March of 1965.  He was stationed in Germany and...

Oct 30, 2024

Jackie “Jack” Edward Witty, age 84, of Munising, died under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice at his home on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1940 in Munising to the late Clifford and Margaret (Perry) Witty. Jack attended Wm. G. Mather High School and left school to join the U.S....

Oct 29, 2024

Sharon Ann Frigard, age 81, of Takkinen Road in Chatham, entered eternal life on Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024 surrounded by family and filled with love in her final days at Medilodge in Munising. She was born on March 21, 1943 in Munising to R.V. and Margaret (Britz) Williams. Sharon’s father worked in the lumber camps and her family moved...

Oct 27, 2024

Munising

Shirley Naomi Olson, age 96, of Munising, died late Sunday morning, October 27, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family. She was born in Canton, Illinois on April 1, 1928 to Cameron and Maggie (Skidmore) Denney. Shirley grew up in central Illinois and graduated from Broadview Academy. She attended Andrews University and met Walter Olson in...

Oct 13, 2024

Munising

 Katherine “Kathie” Anne Bond, age 86, of Munising, died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Brookridge Memory Care in Marquette. She was born on May 29, 1938 in Stambaugh, Michigan to the late Peter and Marie (Andersen) Pedo. Kathie attended Couzens Grade School and then graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1956. She attended the University of Michigan in the nursing...

Oct 11, 2024

Rudolph “Rudy” Alan Hautamaki left this world on October 11, 2024. He was born in Highland Park Michigan on May 12th 1943. He was the third son of Wiljo and Ruth (Samanen) Hautamaki. Rudy graduated from Eben High School and received his bachelor’s degree in teaching from Northern Michigan University. His career as an industrial arts teacher at Wilkinson Junior...

Oct 9, 2024

David “Diamond” Eric Carlson, age 54, of Aston, Pennsylvania and formerly of Munising and Christmas, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia following a twenty-nine year illness. David was born on August 22, 1970 in Munising and graduated from Munising High School in 1989. He worked as a body mechanic at Joe’s Auto Body...

Oct 8, 2024

Clare Starzyk Williams 

Clare Williams, 92, passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Munising on October 8, 2024.

Clare was preceeded in death by her parents, Leo and Domina Starzyk, as well as her siblings: John Starzyk, Sally Ward, Joe Starzyk, Ted Starzyk, Helen Witkowski, Cecilia Somerville, Charles Starzyk, and Joan LaFond. She was also preceeded in death by her husband Larry Williams,...

Oct 6, 2024

Paulette Rae Campbell, age 71, of Largo, Florida, with family connections in Traunik, died unexpectedly at her home on October 6th, 2024. She was born on June 2nd, 1953, in Pontiac and was the second oldest child of the late William and Emilie (Knaus) Campbell.

Paulette grew up in Melstrand, where her father owned a general store, until she was 5,...

Oct 6, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Heinonen, age 67, of Trenary, died Sunday morning, October 6, 2024 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette following a two year illness. He was born on February 22, 1957 in Newberry, Michigan, the oldest child of the late Thomas and Audrey (Daavettila) Heinonen. Daniel and his siblings were raised in a family that encouraged education, acceptance,...