Betty J Jarvey, age 88 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 2, 1930 in Tacoma, Washington daughter of Marius “Chick” and Ethelyne (Mason) Long. Betty grew up in Portland, OR and moved to L’Anse at age 16. She graduated from L’Anse High School in 1948. Betty married Norman “Bud” Jarvey on November 20, 1948 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in L’Anse. Betty worked as a janitor for the Commercial National...

Robert A. Hietikko, age 80 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 26th from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 444 in Baraga, MI. The Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign Robert’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

Kori Beth LaFernier a loving daughter and sister, taken from the world too soon on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at age 21. Kori was born on August 21, 1997 in Hancock, MI the daughter of Troy and Kristy (Saari) LaFernier. In her short time here, she has touched many lives working multiple jobs from Burger King, Erickson’s True Value, Baraga State Park and finally she found her calling as a CNA at Bayside Village, and in the spring of 2018, she moved to Hancock and continued her CNA...

Shirley Dalene Jokela, 81, of Pelkie, died Saturday evening, October 13, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. She was born May 16, 1937 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Olson) Hedges. Her family moved to the Detroit area and she was raised in Roseville, MI. On December 3, 1960 she married John Samuel Jokela in Lower Michigan. Shirley worked as a secretary for General Motors in her youth and later was employed for many years at the Pelkie Co-Op. She was...

Stanley R Moore, age 81 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Lighthouse of Hancock, MI. There will be no visitation or service. The Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign Stanley's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.  

Pamela Marie Brogan (Sayotovich) entered into eternal life on October 3, 2018 with her family by her side. Pam was born on May 12, 1953 in L’Anse, MI to Ralph and Betty (Tobin) Sayotovich. At an early age her family moved to Livonia, MI where she spent her childhood. Pam married Dennis Brogan at Sacred Heart Church in L’Anse, MI on November 6, 1971. Together they made their home in L’Anse and raised their three children. Pam spent many years working at Baraga County...

Betty V. Patterson, age 90 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Shulstad’s Leisure Living. She was born May 6, 1928 in Ecorse, MI daughter to William and Rose Fultz. Betty graduated from Highland Park High School in 1946. She married Edward Patterson on October 28, 1947 in Detroit. Betty worked for the US Postal Service for over 30 years, retiring as Post Master in Ontonagon. She enjoyed bowling, reading, crossword puzzles, and watching mysteries and...

Michele Annette Perry, age 49 of Watton, MI passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born December 18, 1968 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Leslie and Elaine (King) Franti. Michele graduated from L’Anse High School in 1987. She married Donald Perry on September 19, 1998 in Watton. Michele worked for the US Postal Service, Covington VFW, Covington Rest Home, Hardwood Steakhouse, and Drummond Island Resort. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church,...

Florence Anna Kunick, celebrating 103 years of life, of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 12, 1915 in Calvin, North Dakota daughter to Joseph and Dora (Wetheralt) Sipe.  Florence had lived in North Dakota and Montana until the age of 6 when her family moved to Baraga.  She lived in Marquette for 10 years where she worked at St Luke’s Hospital as a nurse’s aide, then...

Mary Jane Ruth Nankervis, age 88 of Aura, MI passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. She was born April 23, 1930 in Wittenberg, WI daughter of Myron and Ruth (Salzman) Pike. Mary Jane married John “Jack” Nankervis on April 3, 1948. The lived in Skanee, from 1948-86, when they moved to Aura. Mary Jane graduated from L’Anse High School in 1982. She was the Director at Baragaland Senior Center from 1978 until 1982 when she retired. Mary Jane was a...