Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Brunk, age 81 of Baraga, MI passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Bede-way-ghezhi-gokwe (Bear Clan) “Coming of the storm”, was born on July 19, 1937 in Hayward, WI daughter of John and Alice (Brown) Kenosha. She attended school in Lac du Flambeau, WI. Betty married Albert Brunk Sr in 1954 in Lac du flambeau. They lived in Watersmeet and Marquette prior to moving to Baraga in the 1960s. She was a member of the Lac du...

Cindy Lou Edwards, age 58 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. She was born December 9, 1960 in Muskegon, MI daughter of Robert and Joyce (Tierman) Mitchell. Cindy graduated from Irving Crown High School in 1979. She married Bruce Edwards and they resided in Rockford, IL where she managed the food service at a gas station. In 2009 she moved to L’Anse and worked at Krist Gas Station and Pat’s Foods. Cindy enjoyed knitting,...

Wayne Charles Kostamo, age 59 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at U.P. Health System, Marquette, MI. He was born September 21, 1959 in L’Anse, MI son of Carl and Eva (Tolonen) Kostamo. Wayne married Mary Rantanen on May 3, 1982 and they had one son Wayne David. Wayne loved working on old classic cars; restoring them to their original build. Going to Car Shows and auctions was his enjoyment. He also liked being on the computer and doing crossword puzzles. His...

John Thomas Mayo (Zeb), age 76 of Greenland, MI passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born on November 12, 1942 at the L’Anse Hospital to Richard and Elma (Koskinen) Mayo. John married Patrice Tahtinen in 1975 and they had 2 children. He later married the former Judith (Immonen) Kin of Greenland on April 10, 1995 in Las Vegas. John graduated from Baraga High School in 1960. During his high school years, he enjoyed playing...

Florence Marie Smith, age 102 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. She was born August 16, 1916 in Goodman, WI daughter of John and Catherine (Egnarski) Dudo. As a child Florence lived in Pulaski, WI and attended L’Anse High School, later she lived in Chicago for a while where married Kermit Stein and she worked as a waitress. In the mid-1940s they moved back to L’Anse where she made her home that she lived the rest of...

Irma Mildred Haanpaa age 92 of L’Anse passed away on April 15, 2019, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was born February 11, 1927, in Ann Arbor, MI the daughter of Hilma (Tikkanen) and Nestor Leppanen. Irma was married to Robert Haanpaa on June 9, 1962.    Irma was everyone’s caretaker. There wasn’t a family member or friend that she didn’t help, look after or open the doors to her home for. She was a gifted baker who...

Edward Joseph Brinkman, age 82 of L’Anse, MI passed away suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home. He was born June 26, 1936 in Lake Linden, MI, son of Edward and Frances (Lamuth) Brinkman. Ed graduated from Lake Linden High School in 1954. He served his country in the US Navy from 1954-56, then continued in the Naval Reserve. Ed received his bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University in January of 1963, continued on to receive his master’s degree in Education and was a...

Lawrence Alvin Magaraggia, age 86 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born January 9, 1933 in Caspian, MI son of Giuseppe and Emma (Lincastro) Magaraggia. Larry graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War Era. Larry married Mercedes (Schmitt) on December 10, 1955 in Birnamwood, WI. They resided in Milwaukee for a couple of years prior to moving to...

Anne Margaret Schutte, age 83 of Baraga, MI passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at UP Health System Marquette, MI. She was born April 14, 1936 in Detroit, MI daughter to C. Mark and Marion (Smith) Cutler. Anne graduated from Redford High School in 1954 and then received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. On November 23, 1958 she married James Schutte in Detroit and then they moved to Baraga. In the late 60’s she started teaching. She owned the Baraga Floral Shop...

Mary M. (Turpeinen) Peterson, age 73 of Alston, MI passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L’Anse with her family at her side following a lengthy illness. Mary was born May 22, 1946 in L’Anse, MI to Willard and Mae (Wiiki) Turpeinen. She attended the Laird School and graduated from Baraga High School in 1964. Mary married Clyde Peterson on December 5, 1964 in Nisula. They shared 54 years of marriage doing everything together. Her love of...