Obituaries

Lois Ann Clarey

Nov 7, 2013

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Lois Ann Clarey, age 80 of Goodrich, MI passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at her home.

She was born January 2, 1933 in Alston, MI daughter of William and Kathleen (Phillippi) Hiltunen. Lois retired from St. Joseph Hospital receptionist/Biller; she did volunteer work at Trinity Lutheran Church, the school library...

Rose Jean Toyras

Oct 31, 2013

View Flowers Rose Jean Toyras, 88, of Aura, MI went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Rose was born on September 11, 1925 in L'Anse, MI.

Rose "Jean" was raised on the Karschney family farm and sawmill, along with her six siblings, on Huron Bay. Rose...

Clarence Melvin Huhtasaari

Oct 25, 2013

Clarence Melvin Huhtasaari, age 80 of Askel, MI, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga, MI.

He was born November 16, 1932 in Askel, MI son of Arne and Anna (Heikkinen) Huhtasaari. Clarence was a veteran serving in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member...

Margaret Louise Bageris

Oct 22, 2013

Margaret Louise Bageris, age 81 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her home.

Private family services will be held. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Madeline (Madge) Lillian Selden

Oct 18, 2013

View Flowers Madeline Selden, a lifelong resident of Baraga County, died peacefully at Shulstad's Leisure Living in Baraga at age 98.

She was born and raised on a farm on Section 12 Road to a second generation Quebecoise family. Madge was the second oldest daughter of Mary (Vizina) Miron and Fred Miron.

She is...

Loretta Mae Hugo

Oct 6, 2013

View Flowers Loretta Mae Hugo, age 77, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home. She was born April 14, 1936 and was the daughter of John and Isabelle (Asher) Hugo. Loretta was a life-long resident of L'Anse, Michigan where she and husband, Richard Veker, Sr. worked and raised their family.

She is survived...

Michael Charles Gazell

Sep 23, 2013

View Flowers Michael Charles Gazell, age 93 of Skanee, MI passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home.

He was born October 16, 1919 in Cleveland, OH, where he grew up. Michael was in the US Army during WWII. He worked for General Motors in Detroit for 34 years.

He was married...

Leona Edna Janda

Sep 17, 2013

View Flowers Leona E. Janda, age 97 of Skanee, MI passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at her home.

She was born May 5, 1916 in Bowler, WI daughter to Fred and Elizabeth (Schenk) Bartelme. She married Joseph Janda on October 5, 1940. They moved to Skanee in 1946.

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Randal (Knute) Roy Rock

Sep 14, 2013

Randal Roy (Knute) Rock, age 56 of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at his home.

Randal was born on October 2, 1956 in L'Anse, MI son to John and Lorraine (Kemppainen) Rock. He attended Baraga Schools, graduating in 1974. Throughout the years, he drove truck for North American Van Lines, worked as...

Leona Marie Jahfetson

Sep 12, 2013

View Flowers Leona Marie Jahfetson, age 92 of Baraga, MI passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born March 3, 1921 in Pelkie, MI daughter to Jacob and Hilda (Raja) Haka. Leona married Wilhart Jahfetson on June 26, 1948 in Pelkie, MI. She enjoyed her hobby farm, flower beds,...

Donna Mae Reynolds

Sep 11, 2013

Donna Mae (Jurmu) Reynolds, age 60 of L'Anse, MI and Waterford, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 suddenly at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on May 4, 1953 in Highland Park, MI daughter to Paul and Martha (Kemppainen) Jurmu. Donna graduated from Berkley High School in 1971. She was married to Thomas...

Erick "Bigg E" Lee Awonohopay

Aug 20, 2013

Erick "Bigg E" Awonohopay, age 40 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born January 23, 1973 in Albany, MN son to Richard and Mary (Froland) Awonohopay. Erick graduated from Menominee High School in 1993 and then attended Bay Mills Community College. He worked in many casinos...

William "Bill" Arvo Juutilainen

Aug 18, 2013

View Flowers William "Bill" Juutilainen, age 64 of L'Anse, MI passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Bill was born October 22, 1948, in Wakefield, MI son to Arvo and Saima (Niemi) Juutilainen. He grew up in Erwin Twp. and attended school there. He married the former Dorothy Gauthier on...

Arvo Jacob Keranen

Aug 15, 2013

Arvo Jacob Keranen, age 91, from Baraga, MI died on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 18, 1922 in Pelkie, MI, son of the late Jahfet and Hannah (Huttunen) Keranen. Arvo was raised in Pelkie and attended School in Baraga. He married Rachel Knuuttila on June 21, 1952 in...

Daniel R. Paquette

Jul 31, 2013

Daniel "Red" Paquette, age 69 of Keweenaw Bay, MI died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born on November 10, 1943 in L'Anse, MI to Theodore and Bernadine (Cadeau) Paquette. In 1966 he married the former Lynn Maki of Trout Creek. Along with his duties of being a fantastic father he...

Robert William Collins

Jul 29, 2013

View Flowers Robert William Collins, age 81 of Skanee, MI passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.

Robert was born September 1, 1931 in Beechwood, MI son to Marion D. and Lucy A. (Wells) Collins. He grew up in Beechwood, Munising, L'Anse, and Skanee. He attended school...

Sylvia Eleanora Tikkanen

Jul 25, 2013

View Flowers Sylvia Eleanora Tikkanen, age 92 formerly of Herman, MI passed away on July 25, 2013 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI.

She was born January 24, 1921 in Pequaming, MI daughter to the late Oscar and Hilda (Hiltunen) Maki. Sylvia grew up in Aura, MI; she married Oliver Tikkanen and they resided in Herman,...

Wilhart "Winkie" A. Jahfetson

Jul 16, 2013

View Flowers Wilhart A. "Winkie" Jahfetson, age 95 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Wilhart was born on August 11, 1917 in Pelkie, MI son of the late Aaron and Tyyne (Laamanen) Jahfetson. He grew up on the family farm and married Leona Haka on June 26,...

Marianne Laila Keranen

Jul 11, 2013

View Flowers Marianne Laila Keranen, age 84 of Alston, MI passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Cyprus Manor in Hancock, MI.

She was born December 25, 1928 in Baraga, MI daughter to Herman and Jenni (Hirvosniemi) Alatalo. Marianne graduated from Baraga High School. She married Lauri Keranen in 1945. Marianne later attended Suomi College....

Eva Marie Hill

Jul 4, 2013

Eva Maria Hill, 85, of Ishpeming, MI passed away peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven on July 4th, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital surrounded by family members.

Born August 17th, 1927 in Halsua, Finland she migrated to America in 1929 with her parents the late Reino and Ellen (Huusko) Lahti. Eva was married to Ronald John...