Obituaries

Aug 20, 2023

Catherine Marie Shepherd, age 61 of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Mary's Campus, in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born October 13, 1961 in Chicago, IL daughter of Raymond and Patricia (Emery) Kemppainen. Catherine graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in 1979. She married Ambrose Shepherd on August 1, 1981 in Cameron,...

Aug 12, 2023

Gerald Earl Maki, age 86 of Elo, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI. He was born June 17, 1937 in Elo, MI son of Leonard and Sophie (Autio) Maki. He attended the John A. Doelle School and graduated in 1955. He was in the U. S. Army stationed in Germany until...

Aug 11, 2023

Darlene Marie Elmblad, age 76 of Skanee, MI passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2023 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born October 27, 1946 in Houghton, MI daughter to Vivan and Joyce (Kunick) Witz. Darlene graduated from L'Anse High School in 1964. She married the love...

Jul 26, 2023

Anne Beatrice Lambert, age 76 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 at U. P. Health System, Marquette, MI. She was born October 17, 1946 in Hancock, MI daughter of Phillip and Beatrice (Bergerson) LaTendresse. Anne graduated from Baraga High School in 1964. On April 8, 1967 she married Keith Lambert. She then received a Bachelor...

Jun 29, 2023

Carrie Lou Thomas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29th, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1942 to Harold and Lucille (Westerman) Juul in Waukegan, Illinois. She and her beloved husband, Larry R. Thomas (deceased 2008) moved to L'Anse, MI in 1975, when they bought the local Ford dealership. She and Larry had...

Jun 27, 2023

Allyson Emelia Cotter, age 13, of Nisula, Michigan, passed away on June 27th, 2023. She was born on April 7, 2010, in Hancock, MI. Allyson is survived by her father Matthew Cotter, mother Kristin (Juntunen) Kovach, stepfather Roger Kovach, brothers Joshua Cotter and Colton Kovach, and sisters Riley Kovach, Charlie Kovach, paternal grandfather Daniel Cotter, paternal grandmother Bonny Connor, maternal...

Jun 24, 2023

Kenneth Robert Janson, 71, of Pelkie, Michigan passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Saturday, June 24th after a courageous battle with cancer. Ken was born on August 19th, 1951 in Menominee, Michigan to Howard and Luella (Sorenson) Janson. He graduated salutatorian from Menominee High School in 1969.

He attended Michigan Technological University...

Jun 14, 2023

Patricia Kay (Niemi) Karvonen, age 80 of Arnheim, MI passed away on June 14, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 16, 1942 in Hancock, MI. She grew up in Askel, MI and graduated from the Doelle School in Tapiola. "Patsy" married Wayne Karvonen, Sr., son of Edwin and Martha (Partanen) Karvonen April 14, 1962. They...

Jun 2, 2023

Leo Rudolph Maki, age 64 of Aura, MI passed away on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI. He was born July 22, 1958 in L'Anse, MI son of Rudolph and Jean (Hiltunen) Maki. Leo grew up in Sheboygan, WI and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1977. He worked for many years...

May 12, 2023

Albert Guy Goodreau, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023 at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born on March 29, 1936 in L'Anse, MI, the son of Homer and Grace (Gallano) Goodreau. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1954 and served in the U.S. Navy. In 1960 he married Pauline...

May 7, 2023

Ray Howard Norback, age 73 of Covington, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. He was born December 28, 1949 in Negaunee, MI son of Waino and Mildred (Pentinen) Norback. Ray grew up in Watton and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1968. From 1969-71he served in the U.S. Army during...

May 1, 2023

Carole Margaret Bergerson, age 77 of L'Anse passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1st after a period of declining health and complications of a stroke. She was surrounded by her family this past week and they made sure she knew how loved she was. Carole was born on July 28th, 1945 to the late Eino and Frances (Kellis) Hietikko in...

Apr 25, 2023

Elsie E. Lundy, age 89 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 30, 1933 in Adams Township, MI daughter of Matt and Pearl (Ruona) Korpinen. Elsie married John Lundy on September 30, 1950; they resided in L'Anse. She was a member of the Zion...

Apr 4, 2023

Albert Floyd "Bud" Clement, age 86 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at his home. He was born November 14th, 1936 in L'Anse, MI son of Albert and Bertha (Holm) Clement. Bud was raised in L'anse, where he attended school until the 10th grade, then moved to Libertyville, IL. He served in the US Army...

Apr 3, 2023

Brian William Carlson (BC), aged 59, of El Paso, TX, passed away on April 3, 2023. BC was born on September 9, 1963, in L'Anse, MI, to Theodore and Lempi (Korpi) Carlson. He graduated from L'Anse High School and commenced his distinguished military career with the US Army the day after his 18th birthday, serving during Desert Shield/Desert Storm...

Mar 29, 2023

Harold Leo Ripple, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, MI. He was born December 28th, 1934, the youngest of eight children of Mary Markus and Aleck Ripple in Plummer, MN. Harold spent most of his childhood in Minnesota and then moved to Washington State with...

Mar 18, 2023

Bonnie Marie (Belfry) Snell, age 102 formerly of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at Canal View in Hancock, MI. She was born December 6, 1920 in Orange, West Virginia daughter to Marion and Lucy (Wells) Collins. She graduated from L'Anse High School in 1939. Bonnie married Douglas Belfry, he passed away in 1976. She resided...

Mar 16, 2023

Joseph Majeski, 86 of Skanee, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his son's home in Little Suamico, WI. He was born in Pequaming MI on January 28, 1937 the son of the late Alex and Josephine (Bryfczynski) Majeski. Joe married the love of his life, Marilyn Barnett on September 5, 1959 at Zion Lutheran Church...

Mar 13, 2023

Rodger Russell Cram, "Muggs", age 84 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was born February 19, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa son of Carl and Evelyn (Larsen) Cram. Muggs served from 1956-60 in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate. He was a graduate of...

Mar 1, 2023

Gwenneth Rae Loonsfoot, age 79 of Zeba, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born on January 28, 1944 in L'Anse, MI daughter of William Emery and Margaret Scofield. Gwen graduated from L'Anse High School. She was married to Frederick Gauthier on September 29, 1962 and together they had five children,...