Obituaries
Ruth Ojala
Jan 9, 2026
Ruth Marie Ojala, age 97, of Houghton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan.
Ruth was born on May 14, 1928, in Houghton, Michigan, the daughter of Arvo and Mariam (Lilstrang) Michaelson and grew up on the Michaelson family dairy farm in Askel where she worked all the chores of the...
Bernice Knuuttila
Jan 5, 2026
Bernice Arlene Knuuttila (Juntunen), age 86, long term resident of Pelkie, Michigan went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2026.
Bernice graduated from Baraga High School in 1958. She married John Elmer Knuuttila in October of 1964 and they made their home on Sarya Road where they raised their family and lived for...
Alan Robinson
Jan 5, 2026
Alan John Robinson, age 82, of Baraga, Michigan, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan.
Alan was born on December 8, 1943, in Blue Island, Illinois, the son of Homer and Helen (O'Lena) Robinson. He graduated from DeWitt D. Eisenhower High School in 1961. Alan proudly served his country in...
Carole Mannikko
Jan 3, 2026
Carole Rose Mannikko, age 83, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
She was born on January 22, 1942, in Auburn, New York, the daughter of Fredrick and Mary (Robinson) Cholette. On January 26, 1963, Carole was united in marriage to Leonard Mannikko in Auburn, New York, beginning a devoted partnership...
Alice Watchorn
Jan 2, 2026
Alice Marie Watchorn, age 85, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Alice was born on April 14, 1940, in Baraga, Michigan, and was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Otto and Marna Carlson. She graduated from Baraga High School in 1957 and went on to pursue her calling...
John King Jr
Dec 29, 2025
John Arthur King Jr, age 77 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Elma Heikkinen
Dec 18, 2025
Elma Lillian Heikkinen, age 75, of Elo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Elma was born on August 26, 1950, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hancock, Michigan, the daughter of Alfred and Olga (Sillanpaa) Haataja. She attended J.A. Doelle High School, began raising her family at a young age, and later earned her GED...
Steven Joseph Monkiewicz
Dec 15, 2025
Mr. Steven Monkiewicz, age 75, passed away on December 15, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1950, and lived a life guided by curiosity, creativity, and a deep appreciation for both sound and nature.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Monkiewicz and Donna Monkiewicz (Cichy), and by his brother, Thomas Monkiewicz.
He is survived by his sister, Susan...
Lola Jean Gerard
Dec 9, 2025
Lola Jean Gerard, 93, of Baraga, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born December 27, 1931, to Noble and Inez (McGlue) Drolson.
Lola was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur; her parents; and her sister, Karen Sweeney.She is survived by her children: Patricia (Scott) Koski of Baraga, Michael (Jenny) Gerard of Iron Mountain, Dennis (Debbie) Gerard...
Carol LaBeau
Nov 26, 2025
Carol Ann LaBeau, age 62, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2025, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
Carol was born on November 15, 1963, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Willard and Olive (Mitchell) Stickles. She grew up in a loving family and carried that warmth with her throughout her life. On November 12, 2012, she married the love...
Lawrence Wayne Kahkonen
Nov 20, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Kahkonen 84 of Chassell, Michigan formerly of L'Anse passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1941 in Pequaming Michigan to Waino and Marie (Brunet) Kahkonen. Larry grew up with a strong work ethic and a love for hunting and fishing that followed him throughout his life.
Larry was an entrepreneur and creative...
Richard Ernest Velmer
Nov 20, 2025
Richard Ernest Velmer, age 85, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI.
He was born on October 7, 1940, in Spalding, MI, the son of Lawrence and Irene (Poupore) Velmer. Richard moved to L'Anse at the age of three and made it his lifelong home. Throughout the years, he worked...
Mary Louise Sikorsky
Nov 10, 2025
Mary Louise Sikorsky died on Nov 10, 2025 in her home in Savannah after a prolonged illness. She was born May 10, 1955 to parents Ray and Mary Stark of Baraga, Michigan.
She was raised in Baraga and attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. She received an associate degree in Nursing in 1975 and became an RN. She worked...
Ember Lynne Loonsfoot
Nov 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that parents Alycia & Richard "RC" Loonsfoot Jr.'s are announcing the birth and death of their daughter Ember Lynne Loonsfoot. She was born and sadly passed away on November 5, 2025 at the hospital. Ember is sister to Lukas Keith Keinz, Dominic Anthony (Seratti) Loonsfoot, and Sienna (Seratti) Loonsfoot. Grandparents Iris LaBeau, Kristina "Krissy" Loonsfoot,...
Mary Elizabeth LeRue
Oct 27, 2025
Mary Elizabeth LeRue, born June 21, 1949, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025.
Mary faced many challenges throughout her life, yet she never let that define her spirit. She found great joy in simple pleasures-crocheting beautiful pieces by hand, working on puzzles, playing cards, and watching her favorite show, Cops. Mary also loved spending quiet moments observing deer and the...
Barbara Jean Bolton
Oct 25, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Jean Bolton, age 91, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Bayside Village L'Anse, surrounded by her loving family. She had been a resident at Bayside for one year. Barb was born on March 2, 1934 in Skanee, Michigan, the daughter of Russell and Helvi (Toyras) Johnson. She graduated from L'Anse High School...
Barbara Ann Anderson
Oct 18, 2025
Barbara Ann Anderson (Kunick) age 93, passed away October 18,2025 after a short illness. Barb was born February 18, 1932, in Baraga to Albert and Florence Kunick (Sipe). She graduated from Baraga in 1950, Barb met and married Don Anderson in December 1951, they had four sons and two daughters together. Don and Barb were married 51 years until Don's...
Marguerite Ann Gasperich
Oct 10, 2025
Marguerite "Marge" or "Margie" Gasperich age 66, a resident of Baraga and former Houghton resident passed away Friday, October 10th, 2025 at her home.
She was born March 25, 1959 at St. Josephs Hospital in Hancock, Michigan. A daughter of the late Clayton and Virginia (Isaacson) Duxbury. She was a graduate of Houghton High School. On August 6, 1977 she...
Ilene Supanich
Oct 7, 2025
Ilene L. Supanich, 91, of Shelby Township, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025.
She is survived by her loving companion Frank La Porte.
Ilene was the beloved mother of Donna Arnold (the late Gene), James Supanich (the late Paula), William Supanich (Pam), and Ann Supanich. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James Supanich; her grandson Robert;...
Patricia Anne Tuschen
Oct 4, 2025
Patricia (Patsy) Tuschen, 77, of Baraga, passed away at Bay Side Village on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Patsy was born on February 27, 1948, in Chicago, ILL daughter of the late Genevieve Corbett.
Patsy spent the majority of her life in Chicago, moving to Baraga in her later years. After her High School graduation, she married Edward Gray Sr. and had two...
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