Obituaries

Ronald E. Peterson

Feb 18, 2004

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Ronald Ernest "Pete" Peterson, age 74 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 20, 1929 in Negaunee, MI son of the late Edwin and Anna (Juchemic) Peterson.

Pete attended Negaunee High School until 1947...

Mildred F. McIntyre

Feb 7, 2004

Mildred F. McIntyre, age 79 formerly of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City, MI where she has been a resident since 1992.

She was born July 27, 1924 in Sidnaw, MI daughter to the late Harry and Gladys (Bennett) McIntyre. Mildred grew up in Sidnaw and...

Steve Anderson

Jan 26, 2004

Steve Anderson age 46 of Pelkie passed away on Monday, January 26, 2004 at his sister's home in Alston following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 24, 1957 in Iron Mountain son of Donald and Barbara (Kunick) Anderson. Steve grew up in Kingsford, and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1975. He then worked at...

Helen Deter

Jan 24, 2004

Helen A. Deter, age 78 of L'Anse passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2004 at her home.

She was born March 22, 1925 in Ishpeming, MI daughter of the late Olli and Sanni (Syrjala) Leek. Helen grew up in Watton. She married Bruce Deter on October 29, 1966 at the former St. John's Church in L'Anse....

Gerald Anthony Seratti

Jan 23, 2004

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Gerald Anthony Seratti, age 67 of L'Anse passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2004 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born April 4, 1936 in Baraga, MI son of the late Joseph "Jocko" and Eileen (Ross) Seratti. Jerry grew up in Baraga and graduated from Baraga High School...

Theodore H. Sandelin

Jan 15, 2004

Theodore H. Sandelin, 96, of 1850 Cindy Street, Ishpeming, formerly of Baraga County, died Thursday morning, January 15, 2004 at the Magnolia Care Center in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Ted was born April 27, 1907, in Calumet, a son of the late Henry and Hilda (Seppala) Sandelin. On July 31, 1931 he married the former Lyyli "Lulu" Pennala...

Aune A. Christopher

Jan 13, 2004

Aune A. Christopher, age 92 of L'Anse passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at Bayside Village in L'Anse where she has been a resident for the past 7 years.

She was born August 25, 1911 in South Range, MI daughter to the late John and Johanna (Pappila) Liuska. Aune grew up in Nisula. She moved...

Lloyd Hugo

Dec 30, 2003

Lloyd Francis "Victor" Hugo, age 61, of Huron, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital in Norwalk, Ohio.

He was born on November 24, 1942 in Zeba, Michigan, son of the late John Hugo II and Isabelle (Asher) Hugo. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1961.

After...

Glenn W. Wilson

Dec 30, 2003

Glenn W. Wilson age 59 of Escondido, California and former Baraga resident passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Baraga on March 27, 1944 to Annie L. (Hudson) and Frank Wilson (Wilkinson). He attended Baraga Schools where he participated in many activities including...

Christopher Allen Edwards

Dec 17, 2003

Christopher A. Edwards, age 21 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident in Baraga.

He was born January 3, 1982 in L'Anse son of James and Kathryn (Clisch) Edwards. Christopher graduated from L'Anse High School in 2000. He was in the U S Air Force, then returned...

Glenn F. Marshall

Dec 14, 2003

Glenn F. Marshall, age 69 of Skanee passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born September 4, 1934 in Detroit, MI son of Ernest and Pearl (Barnett) Marshall. Glenn grew up in Warren, MI. He was a final inspector for Chrysler Dodge Truck for 30 years. He...

James Roland

Dec 10, 2003

James Roland, age 88 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.

He was born May 26, 1915 in Chicago, IL son of the late James and Clara (Doherty) Roland. James grew up in the Chicago area. He has several degrees in engineering and was an engineer for Midwest Industrial Truck...

Alma Anderson

Dec 10, 2003

Alma I. "Eileen" Anderson, age 88 of Baraga passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 29, 1915 in Canada, daughter of the late John Isaac and Alma Marie (Carlsson-Riddar) Prost. Alma grew up in Baraga, and was married to Hilmer Joranstad prior to marrying Hugo Anderson. She was...

Myrtle E. Gauthier

Dec 5, 2003

Myrtle E. Gauthier, age 85 of Baraga passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, at Marquette General Hospital following a short term illness.

She was born October 13, 1918 in Keweenaw Bay, MI daughter to the late John and Emma (St. Arnold) LaFernier. Myrtle worked at the KBIC WigWam Enterprises, housekeeping for local motels, and also at...

Aatos Syrjala

Dec 3, 2003

Aatos "Bill" Syrjala, age 85 formerly of Covington passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he has been a resident for the past five years.

He was born February 4, 1918 in Watton, MI son of the late William and Hulda (Lepola) Syrjala. Bill lived in...

Roy C. Humphrey

Nov 28, 2003

Roy C. Humphrey, age 86 of Covington passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2003 at the Covington Rest Home. There will be no visitation or funeral services. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is in charge of the arrangements.

Elsie W. Norback

Nov 24, 2003

Elsie W. Norback age 86 of Watton, MI passed away on Monday, November 24, 2003 at Alpena General Hospital in Alpena, MI.

She was born June 21, 1917 in Watton, daughter of the late Hjalmer and Hilda (Jokinen) Lepola. Elsie grew up in the Watton area and attended the local schools. She moved to Detroit, MI...

Frank J. Kruse

Nov 20, 2003

Frank J. Kruse, age 85 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 20, 1918 in L'Anse, son of the late Frank and Theresa (Ill) Kruse. Frank graduated from L'Anse High School in 1936. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during WWII....

Carlton E. Patterson

Nov 17, 2003

Carlton E. Patterson, age 71 of Pequaming passed away suddenly on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003 at his home.

He was born June 11, 1932 in Gaylord, MI son of the late Archibald and Ruth (Schlemmer) Patterson. Carlton grew up in Gaylord and graduated from Gaylord High School in 1949. He was in the US Coast Guard...

Judith M. Miron

Nov 14, 2003

Judith M. Miron, age 58 of Baraga passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident in Baraga. She was born September 9, 1945 in L'Anse, daughter to Clarence and Harriet (Madosh) Geroux. Judy grew up and attended school in Baraga. She married Rodger Miron on September 7, 1963 in Assinins. Judy was...