Obituaries
Clark Westman
May 3, 2026
Clark Westman, age 86 ended his adventurous and earthly life journey on May 3, 2026. Clark was born to Oscar and Helvie (Toyras) Westman in L'Anse and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1958. He married Patricia McGinty on September 14, 1963 in Baraga, Michigan. Clark was a local iron worker and a self employed logger.
Clark is survived...
Barbara Jean (Miller) Knipp
Apr 30, 2026
Barbara "Barb" Jean (Miller) Knipp, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born on the Keweenaw Bay Indian Reservation in Zeba on August 27, 1949, to Henry and Susan (Asher) Miller.
Barb married Martin Curtis Sr. in 1965, and together they shared 20 years of marriage raising five beautiful children. She devoted much of her...
Gene Larry Sirard
Apr 14, 2026
Gene Larry Sirard, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born on September 23, 1958, to Aldrick and Barbara (Brazeau) Sirard. Growing up, Gene experienced life in many parts of the country as his family traveled for construction work, shaping his strong work ethic and adaptable spirit.
He began his career...
Raymond Francis Vizina
Apr 4, 2026
Raymond Francis Vizina, age 90, of Baraga, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
He was born on August 8, 1935, in Baraga, Michigan, to Lawrence and Virginia (Cadeau) Vizina. Raymond lived a life rooted in hard work, faith, and devotion to family. He began his career as a logger before starting at Celotex in 1965, where he worked...
Isabella Rose Maki
Mar 24, 2026
Isabella Rose Maki born on August 14, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 watching a beautiful sunset surrounded by those who loved her most. From the moment she came into this world, Isabella radiated joy and strength. A beautiful, happy baby, she faced her medical challenges with courage and far beyond her years. Even...
Matthew Aaron DesRochers
Mar 22, 2026
Matthew Aaron DesRochers, age 51, of Baraga, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Matt was born on August 12, 1974, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of Paul and Carlota (Denomie) DesRochers. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1992. On November 12, 1999, he married the love of his life, Shannon Ruotsi, in Baraga....
Robinann White
Mar 21, 2026
Robinann White, a devoted mother, educator, and lifelong lover of learning and animals, passed away leaving behind a legacy of warmth, curiosity, and deep connection to the natural world. She was born on April 28, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Robert and Elizabeth (Sloan) White.
Robinann spent part of her life in Port Huron, Michigan, but her heart always belonged...
Robert Lee Hoggard
Mar 15, 2026
Robert Lee Hoggard, age 91, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side.
Robert was born on July 20, 1934, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the son of Clarence and Ella Francella (Faught) Hoggard. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police officer...
Linda Jean Hutula
Mar 14, 2026
Linda Jean Hutula, age 72 of Watton, MI, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at UP Health System - Marquette, after a long battle with chronic illness.
She was born October 21, 1953, in L'Anse, MI, to Roland Sr. and Kathleen (Denomme) Huhtala. Linda graduated from L'Anse High School in 1971 and attended Michigan Technological University. She married Dale Hutula...
James Alan Byykkonen
Mar 5, 2026
James Alan "Jim" Byykkonen, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 5th, surrounded by his loving family at UP Health System - Marquette. He was born to Howard and Stella Byykkonen.
He held many jobs throughout the years but ended his career working at the Ojibwa Casino. He was a proud member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Jim was...
James Stanley Westrom
Mar 4, 2026
James "Jim" Stanley Westrom of Skanee, Michigan died on March 4, 2026 at the age of 94.
He was born on November 20, 1931 at his maternal grandparents homestead (Levion Tollefson) on Bay Shore Road in L'Anse, Michigan to parents Clara Marie Westrom (Tollefson) and Verner Theodore Westrom, both residents of Skanee, Michigan.
Jim was the oldest of...
Clarence Edward Blankinship
Mar 2, 2026
Clarence Edward Blankinship Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1936 in L'Anse, Michigan. The son of Clarence Edward Sr. and Florence (LaVack) Blankinship. Clarence married the love of his life, Mavis Ann (Grove) on February 1, 1957, and just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Every year Clarence...
Elizabeth Charlotte Matthews
Feb 27, 2026
Elizabeth "Chiz" Charlotte Matthews, age 87, of Zeba, Michigan, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
She was born January 3, 1939, in Zeba, Michigan, the daughter of George and Charlotte (Blaker) Matthews. Chiz graduated from L'Anse High School in 1957 and went on to work for 18 years as a switchboard operator for the...
Jack Lowell Dawson
Feb 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jack Lowell Dawson
Jack Lowell Dawson, 85, of L’Anse, was born on November 1, 1940, and went to be with his Lord Jesus on February 19, 2026. A man of deep faith, steady strength, and joyful humor, Jack lived a full and faithful life devoted to God, his family, and the great outdoors he so dearly loved.Jack’s...
Julie Furaitar
Jan 25, 2026
Julie Starr Furaitar, age 60, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1965.
Julie was a quiet, gentle soul who found joy in the simple things in life. She was a devoted attendee of L'Anse Baptist Church and spent much of her time reading, studying the Bible, and deepening her faith. Julie enjoyed making...
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...
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