Obituaries
Gerald Bruce Knapp
Jan 16, 2025
Gerald Bruce Knapp, age 81, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Gerald was born on October 28, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Robert and Elizabeth (Thoresen) Knapp. A graduate of Ann Arbor High School in 1961, he served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Bay...
Marl Steinbach
Jan 13, 2025
Marl Steinbach, age 77 of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 13th, 2025 at Life Care Center of Plainwell.
In the spring she will be buried in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery along side her mother. Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Steven Peter Grant
Jan 9, 2025
Steven Peter Grant, age 74, of Portage Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
Steven was born on November 19, 1950, in L'Anse, Michigan, to James and Martha (Ollila) Grant. He graduated from Baraga High School. Following high school, Steven proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer.
Steve had...
Stanley Raymond LaFernier
Jan 3, 2025
Stanley Raymond LaFernier, fondly known as "Butch," passed away peacefully at his home in Baraga, Michigan, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born in September 29,1947 in L'Anse, Michigan, Butch was the beloved son of Leslie and Mildred (Forcia) LaFernier. He attended Baraga Schools and faced life's challenges with resilience after being disabled by polio at a...
Keith Robert Paulson
Dec 26, 2024
Keith Robert Paulson, age 69, of Nisula, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Keith was born on February 6, 1955, in L'Anse, MI, to Urban and Helmie (Moilanen) Paulson. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1973 and married Jane Jahfetson on April 28, 1979, in Pelkie, Michigan, beginning a loving partnership that spanned...
Calix John Miron
Dec 25, 2024
Calix Miron, age 27, of Gladstone, Michigan, passed away on December 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on August 20, 1997, to Victor and Laura (Moreno) Miron, Calix was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him.
A graduate of L'Anse High School, Calix was known for his infectious spirit and ability to...
Cassie Rae Dudo
Dec 22, 2024
Cassie Rae Dudo (Perrow) age 48 of Willinston, ND passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born October 4, 1976, in L'Anse, Michigan, the daughter of Ray and Helen Perrow. Cassie was a very intelligent, kind, hardworking young lady. For the last 13 years she resided in Williston, ND.
Cassie graduated from Ishpeming Westwood High School, class of 1994....
Judith Marie Testen
Dec 20, 2024
Judith Marie Testen, age 83 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 9th, 1941 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Edwin and Martha (Autio) Miilu. Judy graduated from L'Anse High School in 1959. On June 4, 1966 she married Edward Testen at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Judy was an...
William Arnold Pirkola
Dec 18, 2024
William Arnold Pirkola, age 75 of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, in Baraga.
He was born March 29, 1949, in Ishpeming, MI son of Charles and Miriam (Leppanen) Pirkola. William graduated from L'Anse High School in 1968, Suomi College in 1970 with an associate degree, and attended Northern Michigan University for another 2 years. He served int...
Kurtis Anthony Bessolo
Dec 10, 2024
Kurtis Anthony Bessolo, age 61 of L'Anse, Michigan was pronounced dead on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 31, 1963 in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Republic-Michigamme High School. Kurtis worked as a cook at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and at various other restaurants. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.
Surviving are his brother Jon...
Donald James Slavik
Dec 6, 2024
Donald James Slavik, age 66 of Iron Mountain, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 6th, 2024 at his home.
He was born January 10th, 1958 in Berrian, MI son of Walter and Mable (Stevens) Slavik. Donald served in the U. S. Army. He worked as a mechanic and was a disabled veteran. While we have always known how smart Donny is,...
Elaine Kathryn Peterson
Dec 5, 2024
Elaine Kathryn Peterson
Under His Wings I am safely abiding. There will I hide 'til life's trials are o'er. Resting in Jesus I'm safe evermore.
Elaine Kathryn Peterson, 85, of Alston, Michigan received her crown of everlasting life on December 5, 2024, when she passed from this life to eternal glory at her home surrounded by loving family.
Mere words are...
Kenneth Edward Loonsfoot
Dec 2, 2024
Kenneth Edward Loonsfoot, age 78 of Marquette, MI passed away on Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 6th, 1946 in Baraga, MI son of James and Marcella (Shelafoe) Loonsfoot. Ken worked as a carpenter for KBIC Tribal Construction. He was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, Odd Fellows,...
Kenneth Boughner
Nov 29, 2024
Kenneth W. Boughner, age 85 of Skanee, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 29th, 2024 at UP Health System Marquette, Michigan.
He was born October 13, 1939 in Pontiac, MI son of Charles and Ida (Edwards) Boughner. Ken grew up in Gaylord, MI. He married the former Sharon Moyer in 1961 in Gaylord. Ken was a self employed logger. In 2001,...
Carolyn Jean Hall
Nov 25, 2024
Carolyn Jean Hall, age 80 of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024 at her home.
She was born October 1, 1944 in Midland, MI daughter of George and Patricia (Leonard) Horning. Carolyn earned an Associates Degree in marketing, secretarial, and management. She worked in a police department, as a city clerk, a marketing representative, and taught college classes....
David Paul Kuivanen
Nov 25, 2024
David Paul Kuivanen, age 69 of Baraga, Michigan and Desert Hot Springs, California, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on June 25th 1955 son of Gordon John Kuivanen and Betty Jane (Saaranen) Kuivanen. Born in Detroit, David would come to attend Iowa State for his bachelor's in architecture...
John Oscar Waisanen
Nov 17, 2024
John Oscar Waisanen, age 73 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 8, 1951 in L'Anse, MI son of Edward and Julia (Lahti) Waisanen. He graduated from L'Anse High School. John served in the U.S. Navy from 1970-74 during the Vietnam War. In 1978, he married Debbie Heard in...
John Sterling Kemppainen
Nov 15, 2024
John S. Kemppainen, age 69 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
He was born October 16th, 1955 in Flint, MI son of Bruce and Shirley (Walitalo) Kemppainen. John grew up near Redford, MI and moved to L'Anse after high school. He worked as a wood shop teacher at Alberta until that closed...
Eleanor M. Sikkila
Nov 11, 2024
Eleanor Sikkila passed away peacefully in Lyman, South Carolina, on November 11, 2024. She loved the Lord and placed her hope and trust in Jesus as the author and finisher of her faith.
She was born in Blackwell, Wisconsin, September 14, 1930, to the late Alex and Josephine (Brefczynski) Majeski. At the age of the five she moved with her parents...
Linda Ann Draper
Oct 29, 2024
Linda Ann Draper, age 66 of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at her home with her daughters by her side.
She was born January 15, 1958 daughter of Thomas and Mary (Quinn) Lawson. Linda grew up in Onsted, Michigan and graduated from Clinton High School. On April 28, 1979 she married James Draper Jr. at Clinton Baptist...
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