Obituaries

Nov 18, 2004

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Gertrude Kathryn "Kay" Kujansuu, 87, of Baraga, died Thursday, evening, November 18, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Kay was born November 25, 1916, in Finland, a daughter of the late John and Anna Erickson. Kay's family immigrated to the United States when she was a child...

Nov 4, 2004

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Charles "Chuck" L. Kantola, 49, of L'Anse, Michigan, died Thursday morning at his home.

Chuck was born August 1, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Robert and Alice (Bennett) Kantola and has been a resident of L'Anse for most of his life.

He worked for several...

Oct 23, 2004

Marion E. Erickson, age 82 of Skanee, MI passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at her home.

She was born August 8, 1922 to Leander and Edna (Arsonault) Londberg in Skanee, MI. She attended Skanee School, graduating from Skanee High School in 1939. She graduated from Cloverland Commercial College in Escanaba in 1941. Marion married...

Oct 19, 2004

Helen A. Saari, age 88. Helen, who went to be with her Lord, died at home on Tuesday, October 19, 2004.

She was born Helen Niemi, daughter of Edward & Lizzie, on May 9, 1916 in Baraga, MI. Helen married Walter A Saari, Jan. 27, 1933; he preceded her in death in 1976. Her son, Walter...

Oct 9, 2004

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Malvie Le Claire, age 87 of Baraga passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born February 15, 1917 in Baraga, MI son of the late Hildege and Delia (Sirard) Le Claire. Malvie grew up in Baraga. He married the former Mary Miron on...

Sep 10, 2004

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May MacKenzie, age 94 of L'Anse passed away on Friday, September 10, 2004 at her nieces home.

She was born the daughter of Guy and Selina (Seavoy) Selden on July 5, 1910 in L'Anse. May graduated from L'Anse High School in 1928. In 1931 she graduated as a Registered...

Sep 9, 2004

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Sean P. Sullivan, age 40 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital's skilled nursing unit where he has been a resident for the past 12 years.

He was born December 7, 1963 in L'Anse son of Cornelius and Therese (Wadaga) Sullivan. Sean graduated...

Sep 9, 2004

Ruth H. (Larsen) Christiansen, age 79 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital

She was born April 10, 1925 in Detroit, MI daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Bingert) Pickard. In 1943 Ruth graduated from Northern High School in Detroit. She resided in the L'Anse area from 1951...

Aug 16, 2004

Marion C. Novak, age 82 of Huron Bay passed away on Monday, August 16, 2004 at her home.

She was born April 6, 1922 in Chicago, IL daughter to the late John and Kathryn (Mack) Nichols. Marion grew up in Chicago and graduated from Englewood High School in 1939. She married John Novak on January 31,...

Aug 8, 2004

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Robert J. Tiosh age 47 of L'Anse passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at his home.

He was born June 2, 1957 in L'Anse. Robert graduated from Wakefield High School. He was in the US Navy. Robert resided in L'Anse the past 10 years. He is survived by...

Aug 6, 2004

Stanley W, Smith Jr., 60, died suddenly of a heart attack on Friday August 6th 2004. Stan was well respected in the logging community and loved by everyone. His infectious smile and charismatic personality will be greatly missed.

Stanley was born in Seattle, Washington on July 8th 1944 to the late Stanley W. Smith Sr. and...

Jul 31, 2004

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Anna E. Peterson, age 84 of Pelkie passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at her home.

She was born January 24, 1920 in Pelkie daughter of the late John and Anna (Moilanen) Seppanen. Anna married James Peterson on March 27, 1943. She was a waitress at many restaurants...

Jul 30, 2004

Eli Jacob Laturi, age 83 of Watton passed away on Friday, July 30, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born April 17, 1921 in Watton, Michigan son of the late Matti and Ida (Huhtala) Laturi. Eli attended Opal school in Watton. He served in the US Army during...

Jul 29, 2004

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Margaret Rose Whitman, age 80 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at Marquette General Hospital.

She was born August 8, 1923 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, daughter to the late Peter and Monica (Grobaski) Zelinski. Her grandparents, Appolonia & Frank Grobaski, raised Margaret in Boyne...

Jul 22, 2004

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Theresa (Magaraggia) McInenly age 45 of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Westside Regional Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.

She was born October 12, 1958 in Caspian, MI. Theresa graduated from L'Anse High School in 1976 and then attended Northern Michigan University. She...

Jul 21, 2004

Donald C. Pickard, age 82 of Skanee passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming.

He was born March 3, 1922 in Berkley, Michigan son of the late Benjamin and Margaret (Reid) Pickard. Donald grew up in the lower peninsula of Michigan and lived in Zeba for a few years...

Jul 21, 2004

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John H. Corgan age 77 of Skanee passed away on July 21, 2004 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born July 13, 1927 in Baraga, MI son of the late Harry and Elsie (Halter) Corgan. John grew up in L'Anse...

Jul 17, 2004

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Paul T. Maki, age 71 of Baraga passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born November 9, 1932 in Keweenaw Bay, Michigan son of the late Victor and Katherine (Niemi) Maki. Paul was raised...

Jul 10, 2004

Tyyne S. Nylund died July 10, 2004 in Brighton at age 95. She was born February 19, 1909 to Sam and Helvi (Toppari) Rajala and was the eldest daughter of 9 children. She was born and raised in Baraga, Michigan. At age 15, she went to work at the Douglas Hotel in Hancock for a short time before...

Jul 6, 2004

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Albert V. Nopola, age 70 of Covington passed away on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 24, 1933 in Covington, MI son of the late Toivo and Sylvia (Sikkila) Nopola. Albert was in the US Army during the Korean conflict. He worked...