Obituaries

Gregory Scott Pyykkonen

Aug 8, 2015

Gregory Scott Pyykkonen, age 40 of Hancock, MI passed away accidentally as a result of a fall, on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home.

He was born September 20, 1974 in L’Anse, MI son of Shirley (Parkila) Wanhaaho and Bruce Pyykkonen.  Greg attended L’Anse Area Schools; and grew ups attending Sunday school at St. Henry’s Church...

Betty Jane (Saaranen) Kuivanen

Jul 23, 2015

Betty Jane Kuivanen, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, age 85 of Baraga, MI, passed away July 23, 2015 in Corona, California.

A second-generation Finnish-American, Betty was born in Quincy Township, Houghton, Michigan to William and Ida Saaranen.  Betty attended Baraga High School, and married Gordon Kuivanen in 1951.  The couple made their home in Houghton while Gordon...

Vivian Maureen Slotke

Jul 22, 2015

Vivian M. Slotke (Nee Knutila) passed away peacefully on July 22, 2015 at the age of 82.

Loving wife of the late Ralph and devoted mother of Russell, Gregory (Katherine) and Brian (Maureen). Proud grandmother of Jeremy (Sadie), Clayton (Lydia) and Katherine and great-grandchildren Adilin, Elsie and Harrison and Clara. Special friend of Andy Grunewald.

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Frederick Robert Beauprey

Jul 16, 2015

Frederick Robert Beauprey, age 90 of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 29, 1925 in Covington Twp., MI son of George and May (Rheaume) Beauprey.  Fred attended school in Covington.  He was in the US Army during WWII from 1943-46.  He married Anne L. Bennett...

Daniel Moilanen

Jul 13, 2015

Daniel Moilanen, age 77 of Alston, MI passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at his home.

Dan was born November 14, 1937 in Laird Twp., MI, son of Ernest and Esther (Luomanen) Moilanen.  He graduated from McKenzie High School in Detroit.  Dan worked at Sears and Interstate Vending in the Detroit area.  In 1982 he moved...

Charles "Tom" Lofquist

Jul 4, 2015

Charles “Tom” Lofquist, age 60 of Baraga, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his home.

He was born January 12, 1955 in L’Anse, MI son of Charles and Florence Eileen (LaFernier) Lofquist.  Tom graduated from L’Anse High School in 1973 and was a great basketball player.  He then went into the United States...

Alton Harry Seid

Jun 28, 2015

Alton (Babe) Harry Seid, age 88 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI.

He was born February 19, 1927 in Ontonagon, MI son of John and Ella (Erickson) Seid.  Alton graduated from Rockland High School in 1944, received a Bachelor degree from Michigan State University and later...

Patricia Ann Fuller

Jun 14, 2015

Patricia Ann Fuller, age 77 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 23, 1938 in Flint, MI daughter to Ivan and Anne (Qualheim) Fuller.  She graduated from L’Anse High School.  She was a member of United Lutheran Church in L’Anse.

Surviving are her...

Richard Paul Miller

Jun 7, 2015

Richard Paul Miller, age 68 of Covington, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his home.

Private family services will be held.  The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Friends may sign Richard’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

Dawn Marie (Hansen) VanWagner

Jun 7, 2015

Dawn Marie VanWagner, age 48 of L’Anse, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born January 13, 1967 in L’Anse, daughter to Gary and Darlene (Johnson) Hansen.  Dawn graduated from L’Anse High School in 1985 and later from Finlandia University with an Associate’s Degree in Business.  She worked...

Ben T Capul

Jun 2, 2015

Ben Turla Capul, age 73, of Pelkie, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI after a long battle with cancer. His family surrounded his bed and held his hands through his final moments.

Ben was born February 7, 1942 in the Philippines, son of Bienvenido and Saturnina (Turla) Capul. ...

Loretta Lorraine (Lepola) Knapp

May 14, 2015

Loretta Lorraine Knapp, age 69 of Trout Creek, MI passed away on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a short illness with cancer.

She was born on April 21, 1946 to the late Charles and Elma (Salli) Lepola in Wakefield, MI where she attended school until the family moved to Watton in 1953....

Eileen Lucille Anderson

May 10, 2015

Eileen Lucille Anderson, age 78 formerly of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born September 8, 1936 in Baraga, MI daughter of Carl and Selma (Krolik) Anderson.  Eileen graduated from Baraga High School in 1955.    She resided in Baraga her entire life and was a care giver...

Hilda E. (Sikkala) Perkins

Apr 30, 2015

Hilda “Betty” E. Perkins, age 82 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Bayside Village in L’Anse.

She was born March 29, 1933 in Covington, MI daughter of Emil and Emma (Visuri) Sikkila.  Hilda graduated from L’Anse High School in 1952.

Upon graduation she moved to Chicago and worked...

Patrick John Dupie

Apr 28, 2015

Patrick John Dupie, age 61 of Hancock, MI and formerly Ontonagon, MI passed away on April 28, 2015 at Cypress Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hancock.

Per Patrick’s request there will be no services. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Friends may sign Patrick’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

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Norma Anne (Oberg) Osterman

Apr 26, 2015

Norma Anne (Oberg) Elmblad Osterman, age 87 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home with her loved ones by her side.

She was born March 12, 1928 in Alston, MI daughter of Randolph and Clairbel (Clisch) Oberg.  She graduated from L’Anse High School in 1946.

Surviving are her sons,...

Ellen Louise Swartz

Apr 1, 2015

Ellen Louise Swartz, age 80 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held in the future. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.

Friends may sign Ellen's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

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Francis Krolik Jr

Mar 24, 2015

View Video View Flowers Francis “Bumps” Freemont Krolik Jr., age 37 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Baraga, MI. He was born April 7, 1977 in L’Anse, MI son of Francis and Elizabeth (Miller) Krolik. Bumps graduated from L’Anse High School in 1996. He worked for his father at Frenchy’s Auto Parts and...

Allen David Shelifoe

Mar 21, 2015

View Video Allen David Shelifoe, age 49 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1965 in San Diego, CA son of Frederick and Margaret (DeCota) Shelifoe. Allen grew up in L’Anse and graduated from L’Anse High School in 1984. He then entered the...

Eugene Melvin Niemi

Mar 16, 2015

View Video View Flowers Eugene Niemi, age 81 of Chicago, IL and Aura, MI passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Kindred Chicago Central Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born June 3, 1933 in Aura, MI son of Arthur and Margaret (Makela) Niemi. Eugene married Josephine Olszak in 1956. He worked as a welder for Pettibone...