Obituaries
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...
Dominic Joseph Durant Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
Dominic Joseph Durant Jr., age 61, of Zeba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born on January 22, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dominic was a proud member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community whose life was deeply rooted in the land, water, and traditions of his people.
Dominic spent many years as a commercial fisherman, a trade that...
Pauline Elizabeth Cayanus
Sep 12, 2025
Pauline Elizabeth Cayanus, 79, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
She was born on October 19, 1945, at Ontonagon Memorial Hospital, the youngest daughter of Waino and Martha Hautamaki of Mass City, Michigan. She attended school in Mass, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Burlington, Iowa, and Cocoa Beach, Florida. While in New Mexico, her...
Robert Richard Moilanen
Sep 10, 2025
Rik (Robert) Moilanen, age 84 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at St Mary's Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Rik was born January 25,1941 in Faith Hospital, L'Anse MI to former L'Anse Village President Ed and Elsie (Karkanen) Moilanen.
He graduated from L'Anse Twp High School 1959, where he received the F. Clyde Campbell Award for outstanding...
Kelly Ann Mankee
Sep 9, 2025
Kelly Ann Mankee, age 67, of Baraga, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at U.P. Health System-Marquette, with her family by her side.
Kelly was born on August 31, 1958, in Marquette, the daughter of Edwin and Beverly (Lafave) Smith. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1976. On September 20, 1980, she married the love of...
Paul Allen Rajala
Sep 4, 2025
Paul Allen Rajala, age 79, of Covington, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
Paul was born on January 20, 1946, in Covington, the son of Alexander and Vieno (Norback) Rajala. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1964 and went on to attend Michigan Technological University. Soon after, he proudly served his country in...
Sandra Lee Parkila
Aug 25, 2025
Sandra Lee Parkila, age 82, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
She was born on June 21, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Rueben and Hilda (Hansen) Mueller. Sandra graduated from Ortonville High School in 1961 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Minnesota-Morris....
Crystal Jane Supanich
Aug 23, 2025
Crystal Jane Supanich, age 41, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
She was born December 15, 1983, in Hancock, Michigan, the daughter of David Brunk Sr. and the late Sandy Tollefson. Crystal graduated from L'Anse High School and later attended Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. On June 7, 2025, she married Timmer Supanich in...
Virginia B. Perry
Aug 22, 2025
Virginia B. Perry, age 91, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 10, 1934, in Salem Township, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Dorthy (England) Fooce. Virginia graduated from Monroe High School in Plumwood, Ohio, with the Class of 1952. On January 11, 1956,...
Deborah Lynn Mantta
Aug 13, 2025
Deborah Lynn (Sleep) Mantta, age 69, of Alston, Michigan, passed away on August 13, 2025, at U.P. Health System in Marquette after a long illness.
Born in downstate Michigan, Deb moved to the Upper Peninsula as a young teenager. She worked at her parents' country store until marrying at the age of 18. She spent a decade living out west before...
Norman Lee Shimp
Aug 8, 2025
Norman Lee Shimp, beloved husband of Susan Shimp, passed away suddenly at home in Alston, MI on August 8, 2025 at the age of 82.
Born to Merlin & Irene Shimp in Toledo, Ohio, Norm was a veteran of the United States Army. After serving his country in Okinawa, Japan, he worked at Kaiser Jeep in Toledo before pursuing a career...
Ralph Carl Eckerberg
Jul 23, 2025
Ralph Carl Eckerberg, age 88, of Baraga, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with his family by his side.
Ralph was born on June 26, 1937, in Stambaugh, Michigan, the son of Carl and Jeanette (Gallup) Eckerberg. He graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1955 and married the love of his life, Jean Asmund, on...
Rae Marie Asayag
Jul 16, 2025
Rae Marie (Weisinger) Asayag, a free-spirited woman, passed away peacefully in her
sleep on July 16, 2025 following a lengthy series of medical conditions. She was 62
and had been a resident of Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee the past two
years.
Mari was born on July 11, 1963 in Sitka, Alaska to parents Russell and Darlene
(LaRock) Weisinger and spent...
Shirley Jean Velmer
Jul 6, 2025
Shirley Jean Velmer, age 82 of Baraga, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her son Michael's home with her son Michael and family at her side on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
She was born to Leslie and Mildred (Forcia) LaFernier on August 4, 1942 in Keweenaw Bay, Michigan. She and her five siblings enjoyed spending time together entertaining guests, playing cards,...
Donald Charles Hardies
Jul 5, 2025
Donald Charles Hardies, age 75 of Pelkie, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
Per his wishes, no funeral services will be held. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
James Almore Cooley
Jul 3, 2025
James Almore Cooley, age 90, of Skanee, MI, died Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, Michigan.
James was born August 26, 1934 in Van Buren County, MI to Herbert and Julia (Beaty) Cooley. He married Carol Buis in October 1954 and raised two children. James proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Silverstein DE534. James worked...
Louis Joseph Roy
Jun 25, 2025
Louis Joseph Roy, age 78 of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
Louis was born on June 3, 1947, in L'Anse, the son of Louis P. and Marion (Martell) Roy. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1966 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On...
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