Obituaries
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)...
Sharon Virginia Maki
May 28, 2024
Sharon Virginia (Anderson) Maki, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, Michigan.
She was born in Pontiac, MI daughter of Signe Virginia Forslund and David Hugo Anderson. Sharon was 82 years young and has three surviving children, Troy Maki (Kris) of L'Anse, Wendy (David) Rehborg of Cottonwood, AX, and Greta (John) Hebert of...
Dawn Elizabeth Lorendo
May 25, 2024
Dawn Elizabeth Lorendo, age 59 of Zeba, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024at U.P. Health System, Marquette, MI.
She was born April 26, 1965 in L'Anse, MI daughter of Frederick and Gwenneth (Emery) Gauthier. Dawn graduated from L'Anse High School and later received an Associates Degree from Ojibwa Community College. On December 31, 2019 she married Jason Lorendo in...
Betty June Altz
May 18, 2024
Betty June Altz, age 81, of Alston, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born November 7, 1942 in Romeo, MI, daughter of Daniel and Rosie (Hangya) Cain. She married Richard Altz on July 7, 1962 in Romeo, MI. They resided in Washington, MI until 1969, when they moved to a farm...
Steven Bruce Cotter
May 16, 2024
Steven Bruce Cotter, age 34, of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at his home.
Steve was born June 16, 1989 in Marquette, MI, son of Daniel Cotter and Bonny Tikkanen. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 2007 and continued his education at Northern Michigan University. Steve pursued various occupations throughout his life, including cooking, cleaning...
Clyde James Peterson
Apr 27, 2024
Clyde J Peterson of Alston passed away on Saturday April 27, 2024 at BCMH.
Clyde was born on October 8, 1945 to Anna (Seppanen) and Jim Peterson. He attended Baraga Area School and graduated in 1964. On December 5, 1964 he married Mary (Turpeinen) Peterson. They were married for 54 years and did everything together. Clyde worked numerous jobs over...
William Howard Paquet
Apr 25, 2024
William Howard Paquet, age 73, of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
He was born July 29, 1950 in Hancock, MI son of Mylo and Elsie (Ellis) Paquet. Bill graduated from L'Anse High School in 1968. He worked at the Tilden Mine and retired from there after working for 30 years. He owned...
Edward Arthur Hickey
Apr 21, 2024
Edward A. Hickey (76), of Aura, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2024.
Edward, fondly known as Mike, was born to Edward (Ned) and Charlotte, on February 2, 1948 in Big Rapids, Michigan. At the age of 17, his love of the water and boats led him to the Merchant Marines. In 1967 he joined the Navy and proudly served...
Roberta Mary Lambert
Apr 14, 2024
Roberta Mary Lambert, age 81, of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at her home. Per her wishes there will be no funeral services.
Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Wilbert James Franti
Apr 12, 2024
Wilbert James Franti, 87, of Watton MI passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side.
He was born February 11, 1937 at the family farm in Covington, MI, son of Martha Franti. Wilbert grew up in Watton and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1955. He married Marcella "Marcy" Kytola on...
Roland Albert Sweeney
Mar 25, 2024
Roland Albert Sweeney, age 85, of Aura, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024.
He was born September 30, 1938, in Marquette, Michigan, a son of the late Albert and Betty (Tripp) Sweeney. He grew up and resided in the Big Bay Area and the family later relocated to L'Anse. Roland graduated from L'Anse High School in 1956. He served...
Elizabeth M. Jaehnig
Mar 22, 2024
Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Jaehnig, Age 84, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 in East Lansing, MI, after a brief illness. Bettie was born in the U.P. of Michigan on July 2, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Elsie (Corgan) Grace. She was proud of the fact that her first job was with the Registrar's Office of the University...
Daniel Herman Risku
Mar 12, 2024
Daniel Herman Risku, age 70, of Watton, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, Michigan.
He was born May 11, 1953, in L'Anse, son of Isaac and Martha (Franti) Risku. In 1972, Daniel graduated from L'Anse High School. He was self-employed operating Risku Logging Products and GDE Logging, along with managing his farm.
Daniel...
Edward Paul Abbott Sr.
Mar 10, 2024
Edward Paul Abbott Sr, age 73 of Kingsford, MI passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 18, 1951, in Waukegan, IL son of Orrin and Ruth (Gibson) Abbott. Paul (Ed) married Judith Cadeau on June 7, 1969, in Illinois, where they raised 3 children. They moved to L'Anse in 1995 and...
Theodore Charles Gearu
Mar 9, 2024
Theodore Charles Gearu, age 66 of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 29, 1957 in Marquette, MI son of Richard and Pauline (McMaster) Gearu. Ted married Jeanne Peltola on April 28, 1984 in Baraga, MI. He drove logging truck for many years. Ted enjoyed brook trout fishing and tinkering...
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