All Obituaries

Marlene Kathryn Allen, age 84 of Kenton, MI passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her son's home in Kenton with her family by her side. Marlene was born November 2, 1935 in Iron River, MI daughter of Donald and Eleanore (Dooley) McRae. She grew up in Beechwood, MI and graduated from Iron River High School in 1953. Marlene married Everett "Mike" Allen on March 5, 1955. Marlene was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, reading, walking, baking, cross country skiing, and loved...

Norene Verna Seavoy, age 80 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse. She was born October 21, 1939 in Arvon Twp., MI daughter of Lawrence and Ida (Elliason) Nelson. Norene graduated from L'Anse High School and furthered her education at Gogebic College and Suomi College, received a Bachelor degree in nursing. She worked as a R.N. at numerous places and last at the Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility. Norene was married to Robert Seavoy, She...

Clarabeth Dixon, 83, of Livonia, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center (previously the Lutheran Home) in Livonia. She was born August 2, 1936, the youngest of ten children born to Nels and Tynne (Lepola) Salo in Watton, Michigan. It wasn’t until she moved to Detroit, however, that she met fellow Yooper Bruce Dixon, a transplant from Nisula, whom she married on October 7, 1960. They settled in Redford and remained inseparable until...

Anthony Michael McKasy, age 76 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at U.P. Health System in Marquette, MI. He was born October 5, 1943 in St. Paul, MN son of George and Eleanor (Friedmann) McKasy. Tony graduated from Benilde High School in St. Louis Park, MN and received a Bachelor degree in Business from the College of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He served in the U.S. Army in 1967 and remained Patriotic throughout his life. Tony owned United Rental in Richfield, MN for 15...

Anthony Gabrial Golden, age 78 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at U.P. Health System Marquette. He was born March 9, 1941 in L'Anse, MI son of Arthur and Agnes (Chaudier) Golden. Tony married Loretta Metz on January 25, 1964 in L'Anse. He worked in the woods, welding shops, and as a mechanic. He was an equipment operator for the Baraga County Road Commission for 23 years, retiring in 2003. He enjoyed repairing lawn mowers and small equipment in his...

Betty Cowling, age 94, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born January 2, 1925, in Detroit, MI to Walter and Emma Markle. In 1952, she married Wilfred Bartle Cowling in Pontiac, MI. Betty loved the outdoors. She was most at home when she was gardening, fishing, or tromping through the woods in her beloved Upper Peninsula. Surviving are her children, Larry (Patricia) Cowling of L’anse, MI and Jeanette Sullivan of Vandalia, OH; sister, Meryl Aimino, of Three Rivers, MI;...

Naomi Claire Oline Collins, age 85 of Skanee, MI passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. She was born March 19, 1934 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Verner and Clara (Tollefson) Westrom. Naomi grew up in Skanee and graduated from L'anse High School in 1951. She married Robert William Collins on January 1, 1953 in Dearborn, MI. They resided in Taylor, moving back to Skanee in 1976. They owned and operated "The Coffee Shop" for 5 years. She then worked at the...

Ralph John Van Wagner, age 88 of Skanee, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born December 27, 1930 in Stambaugh, MI son of Floyd and Stella (Saxon) Van Wagner. Ralph was in the US Air Force from 1951-55 during the Korean War where he was a flight engineer and mechanic on B29s. A highlight of his Air Force career was riding on the Enola Gay when it was returned to his base to be restored. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1969. He...

Kathleen Karen Aho age 81 of Skanee, MI passed away on November 18, 2019 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. She was born August 7, 1938 in Skanee, MI daughter to Lloyd and Mamie (Barnett) Erickson. Kathleen graduated from L’Anse High School in 1957. Kathleen loved quilting, and was an excellent seamstress. She also loved the outdoors and went with her husband Andy on many hunting trips in Colorado in earlier years. Surviving her are her sisters, Doris Roth Classen, MI, Linda...

Julia Ann Cardinal, age 82 of Baraga, MI passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at The Lighthouse in Houghton, MI. She was born June 16, 1937 in Baraga, MI daughter of Leo and Bertha (Nadeau) Durant. Julia graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1976. She worked as a nurses aide and ward clerk at Ontonagon Hospital. Julia was married to Eino Ekdahl and later married Leonard Cardinal(Bill Glasson) on June 8, 1991. They resided in Baraga. Julia was a member of Most Holy Name of...