Obituaries

Albert Edward Koski

Jan 11, 2012

View Flowers Albert Edward Koski, 93, a former resident of Keweenaw Bay, Mi passed away on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2012 at the Shulstad Leisure Living Home in Baraga, MI following a long illness.

He was born December 29, 1918 in the family farmhouse in Keweenaw Bay, a son of William and Ida (Pieti) Koski.

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Hudson Lee Johnson

Jan 3, 2012

View Flowers Hudson "Hud" Lee Johnson, age 86, formerly of L'Anse, passed away on January 3, 2012, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse.

Hudson was born in Hibbing, MN on December 15, 1925, to Engve and Violet Johnson. From 1943 a�" 1946, Hudson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS...

Helen Marie Anderson

Dec 31, 2011

View Flowers Helen Marie Anderson, age 79 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

Helen was born October 16, 1932 in Herman, MI daughter to the late Alex and Anna (Overmark) Kayramo. She graduated from high school in Butte, Montana. On February 28, 1953 she married Duane Anderson...

Charles Thomas Boomer

Dec 21, 2011

Charles Thomas Boomer, age 50 a lifelong resident of Herman, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at his sister's home in Herman after a courageous battle with Leukemia.

He was born April 5, 1961 in L'Anse, MI son of Donald and Fay (Dantes) Boomer. Charles loved nature and enjoyed hiking, camping, and also loved...

Ingrid Aura Moilanen

Dec 5, 2011

View FlowersIngrid Moilanen, age 90, a lifelong resident of Herman, MI passed away on Monday, December 05, 2011 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 17, 1921 in Herman, MI daughter to Erick and Hilma (Hendrickson) Nurmi. Ingrid graduated from L'Anse High School in 1939. She married her childhood sweet heart, Waino Moilanen, on...

John Joseph Peschman

Dec 4, 2011

View FlowersJohn Peschman, of L'Anse, MI passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, December 04, 2011.

John was born December 12, 1927 in Wauwatosa, WI son of Theodore and Catherine (Kraus) Peschman. He grew up and attended school in Milwaukee. John served in the US Navy at the end of WWII from 1945-48. After the...

Willard Longrie

Nov 27, 2011

Willard Longrie, age 89 of Covington, MI passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.

Willard was born on January, 10, 1922 in Sidnaw, MI son of Charles and Evelyn (Dehaut) Longrie. He was raised in Sidnaw and worked many years for the railroad.

Surviving are his sister Patricia (Arnold) Townsend...

Robert Bruce Cadeau

Nov 11, 2011

Robert Bruce Cadeau, age 44 of Baraga, MI passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 in Parshall, ND as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born September 6, 1967 in L'Anse, MI son of Dennis and Mildred (LaFernier). Robert attended school in Baraga. He was a self employed logger. Robert moved to North Dakota...

Elvie J. Grady

Nov 7, 2011

Elvie, J. Grady, age 73 of Milwaukee, WI passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Willowcrest in Milwaukee.

She was born on February 12, 1938 in Negaunee, MI daughter to John and Fiina Jacobson. Elvie grew up in Sidnaw, MI and graduated from L'Anse High School. She married Albert Grady and they resided in Milwaukee,...

Anna Marie Andersen

Nov 2, 2011

View Flowers Anna Marie Andersen, age 82, of L'Anse, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born on January 30, 1929 in Negaunee, MI daughter to Bernard and Florence Eagle. Anna grew up in Marquette. She was a bartender and cook at Pat's Bar and Flannigan's Bar in...

Dawn McIntyre

Oct 10, 2011

Dawn R. McIntyre, age 77 of Trout Creek, MI passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital

She was born September 1, 1934 in Trout Creek, daughter of the late Glen and Yvonne (Tremblay) Manning. Dawn graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1952 and soon after married the love of her...

Charlotte Genevieve LaRose

Oct 9, 2011

View Photo Tribute Charlotte Genevieve LaRose, age 81 of Keweenaw Bay, MI passed away on Sunday, October 09, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born September 19, 1930 in Pontiac, MI daughter of Jacob and Genevieve (Merchant) Quick. Charlotte graduated from Auburn Heights High School in 1949. She married Raymond LaRose in Rochester Hills, MI...

"Nora" Helen Honora Koski

Sep 18, 2011

View Photo Tribute "Nora" (Helen Honora) Koski, age 90 of L'Anse, MI passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at The Omega House in Houghton, MI.

Nora was born in Houghton, MI on January 19, 1921, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth "Elsie" Corgan. Nora married Gordon Koski on May 26, 1939 in L'Anse. They were...

Michael Scott Anderson

Sep 7, 2011

View Photo Tribute Michael Scott "Buddah" Anderson, age 52 of Newberry, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident in Iron County, MI.

He was born August 7, 1959 in L'Anse, MI son of William and Patricia (Stein) Anderson. Mike graduated from L'Anse High School in 1977; and went...

Ellwood E. Hoffman

Aug 31, 2011

Ellwood E. Hoffman, age 88 of Skanee, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI with heart issues.

He was born June 7, 1923 on a farm in Washington, MI to Wenzell and Loretta (Dickinson) Hoffman. Ellwood had an 8th grade education in Drayton Plains, MI but was a man...

Bruce Hamilton Hackett

Aug 29, 2011

Bruce H. Hackett, age 64 of Covington, MI passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.

There will be no visitation. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jeanette Lorraine Marnich

Aug 5, 2011

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister

Jeanette Lorraine Marnich, 92, of Sidnaw, Mi. was called home by the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2011 at Rennes Nursing Home in De Pere, Wi. with her family at her side. She was born on September 18, 1918 to Archibald and Katherine (Mc Corry) Pequet of Sidnaw. She was...

Signe I. Koski

Jul 28, 2011

Signe I. Koski, age 88 of Aura, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse, MI.

She was born on September 24, 1922 in Aura, daughter of Matt and Sophia (Haapalehto) Toyras. Signe attended school in Aura, Pequaming, and L'Anse. She married Norman Koski in 1942 in Temple, Texas and then...

Matt A. Toyras

Jul 22, 2011

View Video Matt A. Toyras Jr., age 92 of Aura, MI passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born on August 3, 1918 in Aura, MI son of Matt and Sophia (Haapalehto) Toyras. Matt grew up in Aura and attended school there. He married the former Rose Karschney on...

Robert Wheeler Chapin

Jul 1, 2011

View Video Robert "Bob" Wheeler Chapin a�" Age 94, of L'Anse, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, July 01, 2011, at Bayside Village.

Bob was born on February 17, 1917 to Robert and Edith Chapin of Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Coloma High School, in Coloma, MI in 1936. Bob worked as a tool & die maker/welder...