Obituaries

Jul 18, 2021

Rev. William Arrott (Bill) was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1925, to Charles R. Arrott and June Scheffler Arrott.  He passed away Sunday, July 18, in Boca Raton, Florida.

He was a good student, like most of his family, and became the  third generation to attend Princeton University. His studies there were interrupted by World...

Jul 18, 2021

Joseph Henry Augustine, age 96 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born December 10, 1924 in New Haven, MI son of Henry and Vivian (Kellogg) Augustine. Joseph graduated from Milford High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, from June 1943 to March 1946....

Jul 16, 2021

Theodore John Kissel, age 57of L'Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2021 at his home. He was born January 23, 1964 in L'Anse, son of Robert and Dorothy "Lou" (Osterman) Kissel. Ted graduated from L'Anse High School in 1982 and then attended NMU to become a millwright, and later received his corrections certification from Gogebic College. He...

Jul 5, 2021

Lindsey Rae Loonsfoot, age 35 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born April 4, 1986 in Hancock, MI daughter to Reynold Furr and Tracy Emery. Lindsey graduated from L'Anse High School in 2004 and then received an associate degree in Early Childhood from Ojibwa Community College. She had her...

Jun 28, 2021

Lorena Katherine Domby (née Soli), age 74, of South Lyon, MI, passed away on Monday, June 28th, 2021, at Ascension Providence Hospital of Novi, MI. She was born February 24th, 1947, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Howard and Genevieve (Getzen) Soli. Lorena graduated from Ferndale High School, earned a degree in Cosmetology, and later studied Fashion Merchandising and...

Jun 27, 2021

Donald H. Fish, age 82 of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born April 25, 1939 in L'Anse, MI son of Donald and Isabelle (Johnson) Fish. Don graduated from L'Anse High School. He served in the US Army from May 1956-May 1959 and was stationed in Germany, then was...

Jun 26, 2021

Colin Alen Heikkinen, age 65 of L'Anse, MI died on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Bayside Village in L'Anse after a short illness. He was born January 13, 1956 in L'Anse, son of Reino and Thersa Duschaine. After graduating from L'Anse High School he worked for 40 years at Celotex until retirement. He enjoyed Packer football and th Casino....

Jun 25, 2021

David E. Firestone, age 78 of Baraga, MI passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home on Beartown Road. He was born May 5, 1943 in Muskegon, MI son of Earl and Doris (Picard) Firestone. David worked as a chef in various restaurants downstate Michigan and in Florida. He worked for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for 14...

Jun 23, 2021

Gayle Helen Isaacson (Auntie Gayle to many, and more recently, Grandma Gayle, too) age 60 of Pelkie, MI, passed away unexpectedly the morning of June 23rd, 2021 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, MI, while visiting her sister with her granddaughter. Gayle was born on June 19, 1961 in L'Anse, MI, the youngest daughter of James and Martha (Ollila) Grant. She...

Jun 20, 2021

Howard Weldon Maki, age 80 of Alston, MI, was found dead on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Laird Twp. after being reported missing for several days as a result of dementia. He was born August 12, 1940 in Alston, MI, son of Aake and Impie (Pirhonen) Maki. Howard graduated from Baraga High School in 1958 and then attended NMU....

Jun 19, 2021

Candice Marie Rajala, age 41 of Marquette, MI passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born January 24, 1980 daughter to Wanda Seppanen and John Kemppainen. Candy graduated from L'Anse High School in 1998, and went on to receive a Bachelor degree in Accounting and a Bachelor degree in Finance from...

Jun 15, 2021

Keri Mae LeClaire, age 40 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born November 16, 1980 in Milwaukee, WI daughter of David "Bo" LeClaire and Lynn Lepola. Keri graduated from L'Anse High School in 1999. She worked at Terex, Ojibwa Casino, and Larry's Market prior to getting...

Jun 9, 2021

Raymond Scot Provost, age 63 of Iron River, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Sidnaw, MI at his retirement home with his family at his side. He was born on November 9, 1957 in Lansing, MI son of Joseph and Kathryne (Rummery) Provost. Raymond attended L'Anse Area Schools and then graduated from West Iron High School...

Jun 9, 2021

Janet Diane Juntunen, age 69 of Nisula, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born November 21, 1951 in Detroit, MI daughter of Waino and Edna (Dahl) Strang. Janet was a National Honor Society student, graduating from Ontonagon High School in 1969. She married John Juntunen on July 1, 1972 at...

Jun 8, 2021

Carl J. Liimatainen, age 51 of Hubbell, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at U.P. Health System Marquette from Covid-19. He was born March 2, 1970, in Hancock, MI, son of Rod and Jane (Lundquist) Liimatainen. Carl graduated from Chassell High School in 1988, and studied criminal justice at NMU. He also studied and worked building log...

Jun 4, 2021

Joseph Edward Peterson The man, the myth, the legend. October 27, 1957 to June 4, 2021. Baraga, MI. Born in Alaska, raised in the slightly colder and more remote Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Joe Peterson, a genuine man’s man fearlessly and peacefully shed his mortal coil headed to what we’re all convinced is a better place. There are numerous...

Jun 3, 2021

Annette Walitalo McMahon Mervar, age 80 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI with her family at her side. She was born November 12, 1940 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Theodore and Hulda (Kontio) Walitalo. Annette graduated from L'Anse Area Schools in 1959. She married her first love James...

Jun 2, 2021

Richard Noel Morin, age 63 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, MI. He was born December 27, 1957 son of Elzior and Elizabeth (James) Morin. He served in the United States Coast Guard, and worked as a Correctional Officer at the Maximum Security Prison in Marquette from 1984-1988....

Jun 1, 2021

Byron Lloyd Butterfield, age 70 of Ishpeming, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Mill Creek Assisted Living. He was born March 17, 1951 in Marlette, MI son of Clarence "Ted" and Margaret (Ford) Butterfield. Byron grew up on a farm, learning how to work hard at a young age. He played football from the 7th grade through...

May 30, 2021

James Robert Smith went to be with Jesus on Sunday May 30, 2021. He was born in Flint on May 26, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Rose (Grgurich) Smith, and his stepfather Floyd Bond. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Annette (Payne) Smith of L’Anse along with five children,...