Obituaries
Linda Fay (Takalo) Wadaga
Nov 5, 2020
Linda Fay Wadaga, age 66 of Baraga, MI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at UPHS-Marquette General Hospital. She was born in L'Anse, MI on March 29, 1954 to Arne and Frances (Thomas) Takalo. Linda graduated from Baraga High School in 1972 and received her bachelor's degree in Nursing from Suomi College as a Registered Nurse. Linda...
Rita Jane (Bishop) Mukka
Nov 4, 2020
Rita Jane Mukka, age 83 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 24, 1937 daughter of Richard and Pearl (Mattila) Bishop. She graduated from L'Anse High School. Rita married Jack Gordon Mukka on November 13, 1955. They met when she was 16 and married him at age...
Gordon Duane Sellers
Oct 31, 2020
Gordon D Sellers, age 76, of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born June 11, 1944 in Inglewood, CA son of William and Pauline (Kaylor) Sellers. Gordy graduated in 1962 from Midland High School, and then attended Michigan Technological University. He married the former Kathleen Schutz on December 5,...
Roger Andrew Wiik
Oct 24, 2020
Roger Andrew Wiik, age 77 of Aura, MI passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his daughter's home with his family by his side. He was born October 3, 1943 in Detroit, MI son of George and Siama (Raappana) Wiik. Roger graduated from Baraga High School in 1961. He married the former Roxanne Sandbank on December 12, 1964...
Sally Jo (Mustonen) Outinen
Oct 21, 2020
Sally Jo Outinen, age 66 of Baraga, MI, passed away after a long and resilient battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Omega House in Houghton, MI. She was born October 11, 1954 in Ishpeming, MI, daughter of William and Bertha (Haka) Mustonen. Sally graduated from Baraga High School in 1972 and received a Bachelor of Science...
Ronald Kevin Cholette
Oct 17, 2020
Ronald Kevin Cholette age68 of Aura, MI passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home. He was born July 14, 1952 in Wyandotte, MI son of Joseph and Elma (Stacks) Cholette. Ron graduated from Trenton High School in 1971, then attended Alpena Community College. In 1972 he moved to Aura and worked at Dan's General Store in...
Patricia Ann (Riopelle) Carmody
Oct 17, 2020
Patricia Ann Carmody, age 77 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. She was born February 26, 1943 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Robert and Helen (Vine) Riopelle. Pat graduated from L'Anse High School in 1960. She then earned a bachelors in social work from Albion College where...
Marie A. (Anderson) Jacobson
Oct 15, 2020
Jacobson, Marie Anderson, 76, of Pelkie, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2020. She was born on February 15, 1944 daughter of Elden and Leona (Batdorf) Anderson. Marie grew up on a dairy farm in Maple Plain, MN. She graduated from Delano High School before earning her degree from McPhail College of Music...
William A. "Winky" Rantala
Oct 10, 2020
William A. "Winky" Rantala, age 81 of Alston, MI passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. Winky was born March 5, 1939 in Nisula, MI son of Wesley and Lydia (Kieranen) Rantala. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1957, and then went to machinist school at NMU. Winky served in the U.S. Army...
Joseph Richard Bellaire
Oct 3, 2020
Joseph Richard Bellaire, age 66 of Covington, MI passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Senior Living where he was residing for the past 8 years. He was born June 26, 1954 in L'Anse, MI son of Richard and Elizabeth (Jarvey) Bellaire. Joe graduated from Baraga High School in 1972. He was in the U.S. Army...
Roy John Koski
Oct 1, 2020
Roy John "Buddy" Koski , age 90 of Aura, MI passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 29, 1930 in Aura, MI son of Matt and Hilma (Ahonen) Koski. Roy graduated from L'Anse High School in 1948. He married the former Eila Kilpela on June 9, 1951 in Aura. Roy...
James William Turunen
Sep 28, 2020
James William Turunen, age 64 of Skanee, MI passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. He was born April 24, 1956 in L'Anse, MI son of Ralph and Nancy (Mattson) Turunen. Jim graduated from Baraga High School in 1974 and then took forestry courses from Michigan Technology University. He married Lenore "Sue" Ahlsen on September 23, 1978....
Joseph Francis Provost
Sep 27, 2020
Joseph Francis Provost, age 92 of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was born January 7, 1928 in Sidnaw, MI son of Henry and Ida (Demster) Provost. Jo Jo graduated from Kenton High School. He was in the US Navy during WWII. Jo Jo married Kathryne Rummery on Sept....
Virgil Simon Loonsfoot
Sep 25, 2020
Virgil Simon Loonsfoot "Red Cloud", age 80 of Baraga, MI passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. He was born August 17, 1940 in L'Anse, MI son of Simon and Charlotte (Kishkitog) Loonsfoot. Virgil graduated from Brimley High School and later received an Associate Degree from Suomi College. He served in the US...
Becky Lynn Mettner
Sep 18, 2020
Becky Lynn Mettner, age 61 of Marquette, MI passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born May 3, 1959 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Fern (Lundberg) and John "Jack" Mettner. Becky graduated from L'Anse High School in 1977. She worked as a CNA at Winkler's Nursing Home for a few years, Ojibwa...
Carole Camacho
Sep 16, 2020
Carole Camacho, age 73 of Covington, MI passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Rolling Meadows in Covington. Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Ellen (Huhtala) St. Andre
Sep 15, 2020
Mary Ellen St. Andre, age 65 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born June 4, 1955 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Roland and Kathleen (Denomme) Huhtala. Mary graduated from L'Anse High School in 1973 and received a Bachelors degree from Northern Michigan University in...
Joyce Marilyn (Miilu) Taipalus
Sep 12, 2020
Joyce Marilyn Taipalus, age 78 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born October 9, 1941 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Edwin and Martha (Autio) Miilu. Joyce graduated from L'Anse High School in 1959. She married Edward Taipalus on August 12, 1961 in L'Anse. Joyce was a deputy...
Charles Milton Dean
Sep 4, 2020
Charles Milton Dean Jr., age 87 passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born September 10, 1932 in Baltimore, MD son of Charles and Thelma (Keil) Dean. Chuck graduated from high school in Baltimore, and received a degree from Baltimore City College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1953 during...
Jeanne Kathryn (Watters) Westrom
Aug 27, 2020
On August 27, 2020 Jeanne Kathryn (Watters) Westrom of Skanee, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, after a long illness. Jean was born in L’Anse, Michigan on September 25, 1933 to John “Bud” Watters and Gloria Helen Watters (Sicotte). She graduated from L’Anse High School in 1951, where she performed as drum majorette. At age 18,...
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