Obituaries
Carl J. Liimatainen
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...
Joseph Edward Peterson
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...
Annette Miriam Mervar
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...
Richard Noel Morin
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....
Byron Lloyd Butterfield
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...
James Robert Smith
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,...
Jacob Richard Dixon
May 17, 2021
Jacob R. Dixon, 19, a resident of Ripley passed away suddenly Monday evening May 17, 2021, at home. He was born on February 10, 2002, in Nisula, a son of Evan and Stephanie (Todd) Dixon. Jacob was raised in Nisula, Chassell and Hancock before making his home in Ripley. Jacob attended the Elm River School, Barkell Elementary School, the...
James Randall Swanson
May 17, 2021
James Randall "Randy" Swanson, age 77 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 after being at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI for short time. He was born March 16, 1944 in Iron Mountain, MI son of Lyman and Nathalie (Hill) Swanson. Randy grew up in Baraga and recently moved to Huron Bay...
Margaret Ann Byington
May 15, 2021
Margaret Ann Byington, age 74 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born February 22, 1947 on Signal Mountain, TN daughter of William and Margaret (Bradshaw) Plank. In 1967 Margaret married William Byington and they resided in Florida until he passed away in 1982. She then...
Christine Kate Luusua
May 11, 2021
Christine (Tina) Kate (Maki) Luusua battled an illness and then entered eternal life on May 11, 2021 at U.P. Healthcare System in Marquette, MI. She was born on November 26, 1954 daughter of Alec and Gertrude (Tolonen) Maki. Tina graduated from L’Anse high school in 1972. She was married to David Harold Luusua on May 25th 1974 in Baraga....
Jamie Robert Reed
May 7, 2021
Jamie Robert Reed, age 42 of L'Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Windsor, WI. He was born June 1, 1978 in L'Anse, MI son of Robert and Cynthia (Snyder) Reed. Jamie graduated from L'anse High School in 1996. He worked at Pettibone and then traveled throughout the United States as a cable worker. He...
Lowell Thomas Hanshaw
Apr 28, 2021
Lowell Thomas Hanshaw, age 89 of L'Anse, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Canal View in Hancock, MI with family by his side. Lowell was born December 19, 1931, in L'Anse, son of Lee Ander and Martha Elizabeth (Kinnunen) Hanshaw. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army...
Marilyn Marie Katherine (Kytola) Koski
Apr 11, 2021
Marilyn Marie Katherine Koski, 76, of L'Anse, died on Divine Mercy Sunday at her home with her loving family by her side. Marilyn was born May 22, 1944 in Covington to Eino and Hilda (Rajala) Kytola and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1962. After graduation, she attended Northern Michigan University for two years earning her nursing degree as an...
Thomas Richard Mleko
Mar 31, 2021
Thomas Richard Mleko, age 53 of Pelkie, MI passed away suddenly do to natural causes on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Fort Myers, FL. He was born June 24, 1967 in Lansing, MI son of Joseph and Margaret (Spitzley) Mleko. Tom graduated from Baraga High School, class of 1985. While in high school he worked at Wahmhoff Tree Farm and...
Denver William Leinonen
Mar 28, 2021
Denver William Leinonen, age 88, died on March 28, 2021. He was born July 26, 1932 at the Finnish Hospital in Ishpeming, Mi. He attended local schools in Covington, Mi., graduating from L’Anse High School with the class of 1950. He then attended Suomi Jr. College and Seminary (now Finlandia). After 2 years at Suomi, moved to Northern Michigan...
Lydiann (Yoder) Byler
Mar 20, 2021
Lydiann Byler, age 95 of Baraga, MI. passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 19, 1926 in Mount Eaton, Ohio daughter of David (Cane Dave) and Sarah (Troyer) Yoder. She married Joni Byler on December 12, 1944 in Mount Eaton. They moved to British Columbia, Canada in 1967, then...
Kenneth Samuel Spruce
Mar 13, 2021
Kenneth Samuel Spruce, age 46 of L'Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his home. He was born December 8, 1974 in New London, WI son of Ronald and Elizabeth (Quaintance) Spruce. Ken attended New London Senior High. He was married to Jennifer Meyer and they had two sons, Samual and Trevor. Ken later married Char...
Paula Jean Hazel Lundy
Mar 3, 2021
Paula Jean Hazel Lundy, age 68 of L'Anse, MI was taken by our Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born October 8, 1952 in Hancock, MI daughter of John and Elsie (Korpinen) Lundy. Paula attended L'Anse area schools. She worked as a dishwasher and food prep at the Hilltop restaurant for 25...
David Franklin Bier
Feb 8, 2021
David Franklin Bier, age 75, of Aura, Michigan died peacefully at his home on February 8th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family who loved him dearly. Dave was born on February 4, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan son of Lawrence and Rosalia (Gauden) Bier. Dave met Cathy Walters in the 10th grade where they courted through high school and married...
Wayne Arno Nygord
Feb 1, 2021
Wayne Arno Nygord, age 68 of Aura, MI passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1952 in Hancock, MI son of William and Pearl (Sjoblom) Nygord. Wayne married the former Faye Pesola on November 28, 1970. Wayne was a foreman for a cement company in Fort Collins, CO...
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