Obituaries

Aileen Schwalm

Mar 26, 2008

Rauha Aileen Kultala Schwalm, age 88 of Baraga passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on December 28, 1919, in Baltic, MI daughter to the late Frans "Eli" and Maria (Somero) Kultala. Aileen attended Baltic and Pelkie schools and graduated from Baraga High School in 1940. She lived...

Larry Thomas

Mar 19, 2008

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Larry Thomas, age 69, a well known L'Anse Business man passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. He was born November 11, 1938 in Woodstock, Illinois, the son of Dale and Mable (Davison) Thomas. On September 17, 1960 he married Carrie Lou Juul.

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Raymond C. Marinich

Mar 17, 2008

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Raymond C. Marinich, age 86, of Skanee, MI, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Ray was born in Bovine, MI, on Jan. 22, 1922, the son of George and Anna Marinich.

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Ursula Elizabeth Sands

Mar 16, 2008

Ursula E. Sands, age 96 of L'Anse passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse after a short illness.

She was born March 14, 1912 in Baraga, Michigan, daughter of John and Emma (Stone) Cote. Ursula graduated from Baraga High School in 1930. She married Thiell Sands on February 8, 1936 at the...

Sylvia F. Johnson

Mar 13, 2008

Sylvia Johnson, age 96 formerly of Pelkie passed away Thursday, March13, 2008 at Bayside village in L'Anse where she has resided for the past 15 years.

She was born March 2, 1912 in Herman, MI daughter to the late Fabian and Julia (Kujala) Torvinen. Sylvia graduated from L'Anse High School. She lived in Herman and then...

Benhard J. Maki

Mar 9, 2008

Benhard J. Maki, age 80 passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

There will be no visitation or funeral services. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is in charge of arrangements.

Vanessa Joan Gauthier

Mar 8, 2008

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Vanessa Joan Gauthier, infant daughter of Melissa McSawby and Jamie Gauthier went to be an Angel of God on March 8, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 2008 in Hancock, MI. Although her time here was short she brought great joy...

Brian Lokers

Mar 2, 2008

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Brian Lokers, age 54 of L'Anse passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 7, 1953 in Douglas, Michigan son of James and Doreen (Skinner) Lokers. Brian graduated from L'Anse High School. He married Brenda Miron on November 28,...

Rhoda Whaley

Feb 28, 2008

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Rhoda Whaley, age 78 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

She was born March 5, 1929 in L'Anse, MI daughter of William and Flora (Johnson) Lundberg. Rhoda graduated from L'Anse High School in 1947. After high school she worked...

Severi Ronald Haataja Jr

Feb 26, 2008

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Severi Ronald Haataja Jr., age 39 formerly of Arnheim, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Emery University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Severi was born September 18, 1968 in L'Anse, MI son of Severi and Rose (Anttonen) Haataja. He graduated from Baraga High School in...

Viena Kauranen

Feb 13, 2008

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Viena Kauranen, age 91 of Watton, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

She was born February 16, 1916 in Watton, daughter of the late Jacob and Susanna (Ketola) Korpi. Viena married Jalmer on July 30, 1938 in...

Alden H. Manginen

Feb 12, 2008

Alden H. Manginen, age 84 of Covington Rest Home passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born May 31, 1923 son of Victor and Lizzie Manginen. Alden grew up in Champion, MI and worked on the family farm. He resided in the Covington Rest Home since 1997.

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Dean C. Bonney

Jan 28, 2008

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Dean C. Bonney, age 55 of Alston, MI passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 20, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan son of Donn and Lillian Ellen (Hiltunen) Bonney. Dean graduated from Waterford Kettering High School in 1970. He...

John Edward Phillippi

Jan 15, 2008

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John E. Phillippi, age 81 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

John was born May 29, 1926 in Alston, MI son of Matthew and Maude (Wagner) Phillippi. He attended the old Alston School. On August 10, 1944 John went into the...

Jamie Markle

Dec 31, 2007

Jamie Lynn Markle, age 43 of Tapiola, MI passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital.

Jamie was born September 24, 1964 in San Diego, California. She married John Markle on December 8, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan. They resided in Merrill, MI until 1995, when then they moved to Tapiola.

Jamie...

Norma Christine Brown

Dec 29, 2007

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Norma Christine Brown, age 89 passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Shulstad Leisure Living in Baraga.

She was born June 18, 1918 in Pequaming, MI daughter to Christian and Nora (Nilsen) Almli. Norma graduated from L'Anse High School in 1936. She married Virgil Brown on...

Sadie Pauline Hutula

Dec 25, 2007

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Sadie Pauline Hutula, age 89 of Watton, MI was called to her eternal home on Christmas morning, December 25, 2007, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit where she resided and was well taken care of since 2001.

She was born January 1, 1918 in Watton,...

Mildred Phylis Schuh

Dec 23, 2007

Mildred Phylis Schuh, age 98 passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at the Covington Rest Home.

She was born April l9, 1909 in Chicago, IL daughter to the late Phillip and Mildred (Andersen) Koehler. She lived in Chicago and New Lenox, IL most of her life. Mildred married Theodore Schuh on August 13, 1935 in...

Alvin Paul Brinkman

Dec 17, 2007

Alvin P. Brinkman, age 84 of Aura passed away on Monday, December 17, 2007 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born on February 6, 1923 in Redridge, Michigan son of William and Emma (Mueller) Brinkman. He grew up in Redridge then went to a CC camp. Alvin was in the US Navy during WWII and was...

Mary Kayramo

Dec 11, 2007

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Mary "Sis" Kayramo, age 75, of L'Anse passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1932 in Ahmeek, Michigan, daughter to the late Joseph and Leona (Dompier) Schutte. Mary grew up in Baraga and graduated from Baraga High School in...