Obituaries
John Mark Cadeau
Dec 15, 2020
John Mark Cadeau, age 75 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home with his wife. He was born on April 11, 1945 in Baraga, MI son of John and Rosella Cadeau, Sr. John graduated from Baraga High School in 1963. While serving in the U.S. Army he met and married Mary Briscoe on...
Christine Ann Paulos
Dec 14, 2020
Chris Ann Paulos, age 69 of L’Anse, Mi passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Chris was born on May 31, 1951, the daughter of Dorothy and Chris Paulos, in Detroit, MI. She lived in Detroit until the age of 14. Her parents then moved to L’Anse and Chris attended and graduated from L’Anse...
Luke Francois Elliott
Dec 12, 2020
Luke Francois Elliott, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12th at the family home in L’Anse, Michigan. Luke was born to Don and Catherine (Francois) Elliott on February 19, 1990 in Houston, Texas. He spent most of his childhood years in Poynette, Wisconsin, where he excelled in music and athletics, playing in various school and organized bands,...
Gary Eino Rinkinen
Dec 9, 2020
Gary Eino Rinkinen, age 74 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at U.P. Health System, Marquette, MI. He was born August 6, 1946 in Hancock, MI son of Eino and Ruth "Vernice" (Varline) Rinkinen. Gary graduated from Baraga High School in 1964. He married the former Nancy Burke on December 23, 1965 in Baraga. They...
George Edward Cottenham
Dec 7, 2020
George Edward Cottenham, age 77 of Trout Creek, MI passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI. He was born September 9, 1943 in Ontonagon, MI son of John and Helen (Bradberry) Cottenham. George graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1962. From 1962-65 George worked for Abbot Fox Lumber Co and Kimberly Clark,...
Sharon J Sands
Dec 6, 2020
Sharon J. Sands, age 84 formerly of L'Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Mission Point in Ishpeming, MI. Arrangements will be announced by Jacobson Funeral Home.
Kelly Marie Shelifoe
Dec 3, 2020
Kelly Marie Shelifoe, age 52 of Zeba, MI passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at U.P. Health System in Marquette, MI. She was born May 15, 1968 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Peanut) Shelifoe. Kelly graduated from L’Anse High School and attended Bay Mills and Ojibwa Community College. She lived in Goodman, WI for a...
Theodore Albert Rolof
Dec 3, 2020
Theodore Albert Rolof, age 94 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 24, 1926 in Copper City, MI son of Albert and Rose (Schmidlin) Rolof. Ted grew up in Pequaming, MI. He married the former Dorothy Oleskie on April 6, 1953 at...
Stanley Richard Rajala
Dec 1, 2020
Stanley Richard Rajala, age 84 of Covington, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born August 28, 1936 in Ishpeming, MI son of Sulo and Lillian (Autio) Rajala. Stanley grew up in Covington and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1954. He married the former LaVerne Toth on October 8,...
Candace Eileen (Myers) Pelon
Dec 1, 2020
Candace Eileen Pelon, age 74 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, MI. She was born July 19, 1946 in Tomahawk, WI daughter of Eli and Ruth (July) Myers. Candy met Ronald Pelon while waitressing at Romans Restaurant. They got married in 1964. She worked at Cannery in Merrill,...
Eugene Dickens Maurer
Nov 29, 2020
Eugene Dickens "Dick" Maurer Jr., age 97 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born June 30, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY son of Eugene Sr. and Eleanore (Stanchfield) Maurer. Dick graduated in 1941 from Glenbard Twp. High School in Glen Ellyn, IL. He served in the Navy during...
John Samuel Jokela
Nov 28, 2020
John Samuel Jokela, age 83 of Pelkie, MI passed on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born February 12, 1937 in Pelkie, MI son of Sulo and Silvia (Rajala) Jokela. John graduated from Baraga High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne from 1956-1958. After the service he lived...
William Robert McCoy
Nov 28, 2020
William Robert McCoy, age 79 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 23, 1941 in Ishpeming, MI son of Arthur and Sarah (Tapani) McCoy. Bill graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from November 1961-63. Bill worked for Chrysler Motor Co...
Dennis Thomas Massie
Nov 26, 2020
Dennis Thomas Massie, age 60 of Baraga, MI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1960 in Hancock, MI son of Raphael and Frances (Hilgers) Massie. Dennis graduated from Baraga High School in 1978. He then went to truck driving school and received a CDL. Dennis worked...
Doris Marie (Bordeleau) Miron
Nov 24, 2020
A Celebration of Life for Doris will be held at the L'Anse American Legion Post #144 from 5-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Please join her family at this time to share your stories, laughs and memories of a life lived to the fullest during her incredible 99 years. Doris Marie (Bordeleau) Miron died on Tuesday, November 24,...
Helen Marie (Kohtala) Matson
Nov 24, 2020
Helen Marie Matson, age 87 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse. She was born December 31, 1932 in Pequaming, MI. She graduated from Chassell High School in 1950. Helen married Kenneth Matson on February 26, 1955 in Detroit, MI. They resided in Fraser, MI for 30 years, moving back to...
Emma Faye Glover
Nov 24, 2020
Emma Faye Glover, 95, long-time resident of Herman, passed away at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI on November 24, 2020. Faye was born on October 2, 1925 in Milford, Michigan, the only child of Leon Vern and Ona Dort (Post) Smith. After spending her childhood in Milan, Michigan, her family moved to Duck Lake, Highland Township. She was a...
Rodger Kent Wood
Nov 15, 2020
In the beautiful Ottawa National Forest with the sun shining on the snow covered trees, Rodger K. Wood of Brown City, took his last breath on earth November 15th, 2020. It was his 61st year of deer hunting in Kenton, MI- a very special town so dear to his heart. He often said, ‘This is God’s country’. Rodger was...
Jerry Dwaine Hershey
Nov 14, 2020
Jerry Dwaine Hershey, age 86 of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home. He was born April 13, 1934 in Sturgis, MI son of Jerry and Opal (Plattner) Hershey. Jerry graduated in 1952 from Sturgis High School. He married Alyce Patricia Andrews and they had 5 children. Residing in Colon, MI he worked as a...
Alan Edward Taipalus
Nov 11, 2020
Alan Edward Taipalus, age 58 of L'Anse, MI passed away due to Covid-19 on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 12, 1962 in L'Anse, MI son of Edward and Joyce (Miilu) Taipalus. Alan graduated in 1980 from L'Anse High School. He played baseball at all levels, in Little League he was a...
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