Obituaries
Lillian Jean Johnson
Oct 28, 2024
Lillian Jean Marie (Luukko) (Lahti) Johnson a resident of Bayside Village in L'Anse passed away on October 28, 2024 at age of 101.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 12, 1922 and placed in the Good Will Farm Orphanage in Houghton, Michigan. She was adopted by a Finnish couple, Toivo and Lempi Luukko of Keweenaw Bay when she was...
Mark Christopher Peterson
Oct 22, 2024
Mark Christopher Peterson, age 79 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born May 2, 1945 in Hancock, MI, son of Guy and Ingeborg (Tollefson) Peterson. Mark graduated from L'Anse High School in 1963 and attended Suomi College. He married Bonnie Johnson on October 16, 1976...
Joanne Marie Stiglich
Oct 8, 2024
Joanne Marie Stiglich, age 71 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI.
She was born December 11, 1952 in Greenfield, WI daughter of Frank and Margaret (Petit) Sayotovich. Joanne graduated from Greenfield High School and University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse. She married James Stiglich on August 6, 1977 at Sacred Heart in Milwaukee,...
Charmaine Karen Paulson
Oct 7, 2024
Charmaine Karen Paulson, age 73 of Portage Twp, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at her home.
Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Jerry J. Bugni
Oct 7, 2024
Jerry J. Bugni, age 83 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI.
He was born September 19th, 1941 in Wakefield, MI son of James and Lorraine (Pitrone) Bugni. Jerry graduated from Wakefield High School in 1959, then received a bachelor degree from Northern Michigan University in 1967, and later receiving a Master's...
Margaret J. Shelifoe
Oct 1, 2024
Margaret J. Shelifoe, age 70 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 6, 1953, in Sault St. Marie daughter of Robert Hoinowski and Dora (Rosetti). Margaret graduated from West Iron County High School and attended NMU. She Married Peter Gude in 1975 and they had 4 girls....
Marilyn Charlotte Loonsfoot
Sep 27, 2024
Marilyn Charlotte "Molly" Loonsfoot, age 78 of Baraga, MI passed away at her home on Friday, September 27, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in Baraga, MI on April 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Richard and Sarah (Whetung) Shalifoe. Molly graduated from Baraga High School in 1964. She married Charles A. Loonsfoot, Sr on...
Walter Edward Roth
Sep 14, 2024
Walter Edward Roth, 91, of L'Anse, Michigan passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 14, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.
"Wally" was born on September 22, 1932 to George and Malinda (Smith) Roth in Shawano, Wisconsin. Wally served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. After...
Peter Emil Carmody
Aug 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Peter E. Carmody, 82, of L'Anse, Michigan on Tuesday, August 27th at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Carmody was born on July 31st, 1942, in Munising, Michigan, to parents Donald and Elsie (Niemi) Carmody. Dr. Carmody was one of four children. Dr. Carmody graduated from Manistee High School...
Edward Joseph Thomas
Aug 16, 2024
Edward Joseph "E.J." Thomas, age 69 of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, MI.
He was born December 18th, 1954 in Iron Mountain, MI son of Glenn and Lois (Meyers) Thomas. In 1972 he graduated from Kingsford High School. He served in the U. S. Army from June 1973-June 1975. E.J....
Rachel Marie Keranen
Jul 29, 2024
Rachel Marie Keranen, age 89, of Baraga, Michigan passed away with family by her side, on Monday, July 29th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Oskar Michigan on June 18, 1935 to John & Lydia (Rintamaki) Knuuttila. Rachel moved to rural Baraga County at 7 yrs old and attended Pelkie & Baraga schools. She married Arvo Keranen...
Diana Lynn Davis Neal
Jul 24, 2024
Our dear Diana "Lynn" Davis-Neal passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior on July 24th, 2024 at Canal View SNF in Hancock MI where she lived since 2020.
Lynn, 76, was the daughter of Wallace and Anna Jean Davis. She was born in Harvey and grew up in Dolton and then South Holland, Illinois with her...
James Edward Hulkonen
Jul 20, 2024
James Edward Hulkonen, age 80 of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
James was born on July 30, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Toivo and Esther (Pirhohen) Hulkonen. He served in the U.S. Navy prior to moving to the Upper Peninsula to work on the Hulkonen Farm. On August 30, 1969...
Monica Lee Griffin
Jul 10, 2024
Monica Lee Griffin, age 73 of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at her home.
She was born June 14, 1951 in Chicago, IL daughter of Philip and Myrtle (Coomer) Nemec. Monica graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago. On September 3, 1977 she married Virgil Dwight Griffin in Springfield, IL where they resided until he passed,...
Glen William Rantala
Jul 10, 2024
Glen William Rantala, age 79, of Tapiola, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at the Omega House in Houghton.
He was born August 9, 1944 in L'Anse, the son of William and Elma (Kauranen) Rantala. He grew up in Alston and graduated from Baraga High School in 1963. Glen went on to earn a degree in Electrical Engineering from...
Mary Margaret Cadeau
Jun 25, 2024
Mary Margaret Cadeau, 74, a long-time resident of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 25th at her current home in DeFuniak Springs, FL lovingly surrounded by some of her children, grandchild, twin sister, brother-in-law, family, friends and neighbors.
She was born on August 31, 1949 in La Junta, CO, a twin daughter of James Briscoe and Margaret Robinson Briscoe....
Kimberly Marie Fortier
Jun 20, 2024
Kimberly Marie Fortier, age 61 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born February 8th, 1963 in L'Anse, daughter of Robert and Shirley (LaFernier) Velmer. Kim graduated from Baraga High School. She married Cyril Joseph Fortier Jr on June 17, 1991 in L'Anse. Kim worked...
Gloria Ann Kent
Jun 13, 2024
Gloria Ann Kent, age 92 of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 25, 1932 in Pequaming, MI daughter of William and Ruby (Bennett) Lintz. Gloria attended school in Pequaming and L'Anse. She married Kenneth Kent. Gloria worked for L'Anse Township as Treasurer for many years. She enjoyed reading, gardening,...
Robert Joseph Velmer
Jun 8, 2024
Robert Joseph Velmer, also known as, "Travellin' Man", 87 of Baraga, MI passed away Saturday June 8, 2024 at his home while being surrounded by the love of his family and with his son Michael at his side.
Robert was born June 4, 1937 in Spalding, MI to Lawrence and Irene
(Poupore) Velmer. One of ten children, Bob spent his childhood playing...
James Alan Kuru
Jun 4, 2024
James Alan Kuru, age 67 of Covington, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024at Rolling Meadows in Covington.
He was born October 18, 1956 in Hancock, MI son of Kenneth and Dorothy (Seppala) Kuru. James graduated from Jeffers High School in 1975. He worked at Kirkish Furniture for over 45 years, retired in 2021.
Surviving are his brother Doug (Janet)...
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