Obituaries

Richard JA Kruse

Mar 2, 2015

View Video Tribute View Flowers Richard (John Arthur) Kruse, of L’Anse, Michigan. Loving father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Marquette General Hospital; he was 80 years old. Richard JA Kruse was born on January 6, 1935 in Saginaw MI to the late Irving and Orpha (VanBuskirk) Kruse. He married Phyllis L. Hokkanen on...

Toivo Brynolf Mutkala

Feb 25, 2015

View Flowers Toivo Brynolf Mutkala, age 90 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Toivo was born July 24, 1924 in Pelkie, MI son of Samuel and Hilma (Vahamaki) Mutkala. He attended the Gidding and Alston Schools. Toivo married Ruth Pesonen on August 3, 1946. They owned and operated a...

Reynalda Stein

Feb 12, 2015

View Video View Flowers Reynalda Stein, age 84 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Alpha Senior Concepts Assisted Living in Green Bay, WI. She was born July 22, 1930 in Camacho, Sinaloa Mexico, daughter to Rodolfo and Asencion (Aguilar) Osuna. Reynalda grew up in Mexico and attended school there. She married Bradley...

Ann Marie Denomie

Feb 10, 2015

Ann Marie Denomie, age 77 of Baraga, MI, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Marquette General Hospital with her family by her side.

Ann was born April 27, 1937, in Ontonagon, MI, the daughter of Ruth Weisinger. She graduated from Ontonagon High School and later attended Finlandia University in the secretarial field. Ann married...

Orvil Raynold Anderson

Jan 30, 2015

Orvil Raynold Anderson, age 92 of Ontonagon, MI passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at his home.

He was born June 17, 1922 in Palmer, MI son of Albert and Juanita (Hurst) Anderson. Orvil grew up in Romulus, MI and graduated from Ford Trade School. He worked for Ford Motor Co. for 40 years; starting...

Mildred Savilla Bell

Jan 27, 2015

Mildred Savilla Bell, age 71 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will be held in the spring in Gaylord, MI. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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

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Timothy William Shanahan

Jan 17, 2015

View Video View Flowers Timothy William Shanahan, age 56 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born January 11, 1959 in L’Anse, MI son of John and Katherine (Birk) Shanahan. Tim graduated from Baraga High School in 1977 and then went to DeVry...

Lillian V Jolgren

Jan 11, 2015

Lillian V. Jolgren, age 94 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 6, 1920 in Herman, MI a daughter of the late Matt & Sanna (Tonti) Autio. Lillian moved to Detroit as a young woman and worked at Burroughs Corporation. She met and married...

Jayda Belle Ruuspakka

Dec 24, 2014

Jayda Belle Ruuspakka, newborn daughter of Kyle and Kacie (Bianco) Ruuspakka was born and became an angel on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at UP Health System, Portage in Hancock, MI.

Surviving are her loving family, parents Kyle and Kacie of Pelkie, MI; siblings, Madeline, Drake, and Kaidynce; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Sandy Ruuspakka of Pelkie; maternal...

Annie Louise Wilson

Dec 14, 2014

View Video Tribute View Flowers Annie L. Wilson, age 91 of Baraga, MI passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born January 10, 1923 in Trenton, TN daughter of Cecil and Mary (Jones) Hudson. Annie graduated from Peabody High School in Trenton, TN in 1941....

Michael Thomas Bennett

Nov 13, 2014

View Video Tribute View Flowers Michael Thomas Bennett, age 61 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 at his home. Mike was born October 7, 1953 in L’Anse, son to Alton and Maxine (Biegajski) Bennett. He graduated from L’Anse High School in 1972. On April 11, 2000 he married the love of his life Shelley...

Helmer Einer Toyras

Nov 10, 2014

View Flowers Helmer Einar Toyras, age 88 of Aura, MI passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 suddenly at his home He was born May 9, 1926 in Aura son of Matt A. and Sophia (Haapalehto) Toyras. Helmer grew up in Aura and attended the Aura School then graduated from L’Anse High School in 1945. After graduation Helmer...

Margaret Anita Sayre

Nov 3, 2014

Margaret Anita Sayre, age 90 of L'Anse, MI died on Monday, November 3, 2014 after a brief illness.

She was born January 14, 1924 to Jens and Nannie (Olson) Thoresen in Zeba, MI. Margaret enjoyed telling stories about her childhood on the farm in Zeba. She also enjoyed walking, reading, baking, writing, sewing, watching sports events...

Kathryn A. (Kats) Heikkinen

Nov 3, 2014

Video Tribute View Flowers Kathryn A. (Kats) Heikkinen, age 70 of Baraga, MI passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Portage Healthcare System in Hancock, MI. She was born April 1, 1944 in L’Anse, MI daughter to Melford and Rita (Miron) LeClaire. Kathryn graduated from Baraga High School in 1962. She worked for the 97th District Court...

Vivian D. Niemi

Oct 31, 2014

Vivian D. Niemi, age 76 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse.

Mary Ann Paquin

Oct 29, 2014

Mary Ann Paquin, age 51 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse.

Carol Jean Chapman

Oct 13, 2014

View Flowers Carol Jean Chapman, age 67 of Fox Lake, IL passed away suddenly on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Lake Barrington, IL. She was born July 19, 1947 in Negaunee, MI to Gerald and Sylvia Beck. Carol graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1965. She married Vaughan Chapman from Trout Creek,...

Calvin Claude Chagnon

Oct 7, 2014

View Flowers Calvin Claude Chagnon, age 71 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at his home. He was born January 22nd, 1943 in L'Anse, MI son to Edward and Gladys (Lucia) Chagnon. Calvin attended school in Baraga. He married Barbara Lorenz in 1970. Calvin worked 36 years for Celotex Corp, retiring in 2004.He served...

Aileen Amelia Hutula

Oct 5, 2014

View Flowers Aileen Amelia Hutula, age 94 of Covington, MI passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at St. Claire Hospital, Upper St. Claire, PA. She was born March 3, 1920 in Covington, MI daughter to Victor and Lydia (Maki) Hill. Aileen attended grade school in Covington and graduated from Kenton High School in 1937. She married Norman...

Gerald Charles Mayo

Oct 1, 2014

View Flowers Gerald Charles Mayo, age 80 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. He was born December 1, 1933 in Baraga, MI son to Richard and Elma (Koskinen) Mayo. Gerald graduated from Baraga High School and then attended college for one year prior to going into the US...