Obituaries

Oscar M. Ohman

Jul 20, 2003

Oscar M. Ohman, age 79 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2003 following a lengthy illness, at Marquette General Hospital, with his wife by his side.

He was born on February 12, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN son of the late Robert and Ellen (Skoglund) Ohman. He grew up in Minneapolis and Kenton, MI...

Mary Margaret Harrington

Jul 7, 2003

Mary Margaret Harrington, age 79 of L'Anse passed away on Monday, July 7, 2003 at the home of her nephew, Neil O'Connor in River Forest, IL, where she resided in recent months.

Mary Margaret was born in Ahmeek, MI on August 5, 1923. She was the cherished daughter of Leo and Margaret (Moriarity) Harrington. She graduated...

Janice L. Maki

Jun 21, 2003

Janice L. Maki, age 59 of Nisula passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2003 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born November 17, 1943 in Racine, WI daughter of late Maurice and Jaunita (Breckbill) Roushia. Janice grew up in Racine and graduated from Horlick High School. Janice married Ronald Maki on November 23, 1962 in...

Harold J. Champine

Jun 20, 2003

Harold J. Champine, age 85 of Sidnaw passed away on Friday, June 20, 2003 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 24, 1918 in Wausau, WI son of the late Clarence and Mary (Habeck) Champine. He attended school in Argon and Mosinee, WI. Harold was in the US Air Force...

Beatrice M. Sundquist

Jun 14, 2003

Beatrice M. Sundquist, age 80 of Baraga passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

She was born September 5, 1922 in L'Anse daughter to the late J. Oliver and Nettie (Bye) Paquette. Beatrice graduated from L'Anse High School in 1940, then moved to the Detroit area where she was employed by...

Thomas S. Kinnunen

Jun 12, 2003

Thomas Samuel Kinnunen, age 73, formerly of Baraga went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2003 with his daughter Leann at his side. He died at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital in Livonia from complications due to leukemia.

Thomas, son of the late William J. and Hazel O. (Isaacson) Kinnunen, was born on...

Aune S. Myllyla

Jun 10, 2003

Aune S. Myllyla, age 92, formerly from Arnheim passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Crystal Manor in Crystal Falls, MI. 1. She was born November 24, 1910, in Arnheim, MI daughter of the late John and Maria (Kaisala) Myllyla. She was a life long resident of the area, residing on the family farm with her parents,...

Bruce F. Deter

Jun 5, 2003

Bruce F. Deter, age 76 of L'Anse passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born March 9, 1927 in Houghton, Mi son of the late Charles and Betty (Constaneau) Deter. Bruce was in the US Army during WWII. He married Helen Leek on October 29, 1966 at the former St....

Donald E. Anttonen

Jun 4, 2003

Donald E. Anttonen, age 59 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at his home.

He was born October 25, 1943 in Chassell, MI son of the late Elmer and Helvi (Maki) Anttonen. Donald grew up in Arnheim, and served in the US Army from 1967-69 during Vietnam. He was a life member of...

Genevieve E. Soli

Jun 3, 2003

Genevieve E. (Getzen) Soli, age 82 of L'Anse passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at her daughter's home in L'Anse following a battle with Lung Cancer since October of 2002.

She was born May 7, 1921 in Baraga, MI daughter to the late Peter and Lorena (LeMear) Getzen. Genevieve grew up in Baraga and attended...

Paul F. Jaukkuri

Jun 1, 2003

Paul F. Jaukkuri, age 84 of Baraga passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at his home.

He was born March 2, 1919 in Elo, MI son of the late Hjalmer and Wilhelmiina (Kyro) Jaukkuri. Paul married Melvina Auge on April 5, 1947 in Pelkie. They resided in Baraga and he worked for about 25 years...

Robert D. Moco

May 12, 2003

Robert D. Moco, age 59 of Baraga Twp. Passed away on Monday, May 12, 2003 at his home. A memorial service for Mr. Moco will take place at a later date. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is assisting the family.

Wesley W. Myllyla

May 10, 2003

Wesley W. Myllyla, age 91 of Arnheim passed away on Saturday, May 10 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 20, 1911 in Arnheim, MI son of the late Jacob and Emma (Simila) Myllyla. Wesley attended school through the 8th grade at the McMahon School in Arnheim. After school, he cared for the horses...

William Charles Stone

May 9, 2003

William C. Stone, age 54 of Houghton passed away on Friday, May 9, 2003 at his home.

Grave side services will be held on Monday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Indian Pinery Cemetery in L'Anse. The Copper Country Veterans will be conducting military services. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is assisting the family....

Taimi Autio

Apr 26, 2003

Taimi M. Autio age 80 of L'Anse passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Taimi was born October 23, 1922 in Summit, MI daughter to the late Fabian and Julia Anna (Kujala) Torvinen. She grew up in Herman and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1941. Taimi married Sulo on March...

Roy Varley

Apr 25, 2003

Roy Varley age 78 of Harvey passed away on Friday April 25, 2003 as a result of a car accident.

He was born September 12, 1924 in Detroit son of the late Thomas and Agnes (Allison) Varley. He attended school in Detroit. Roy served in the US Army during WWII. He worked for the United States...

Raymond Juntunen

Apr 25, 2003

Raymond Juntunen, age 65 of Nisula passed away on Friday, April 25, 2003 at his home.

He was born December 13, 1937 on the family farm in Nisula, son of the late Arthur and Armita (Lepisto) Juntunen. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1956. He married Judith Angela Maki on November 2, 1957 in Nisula....

Mildred D. Cadeau

Apr 22, 2003

Mildred D. Cadeau, age 77 of Baraga passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born November 17, 1925 in Keweenaw Bay, MI daughter to the late Walter and Helen (Wesela) LaFernier. Mildred married Dennis Cadeau on December 26, 1945 in Assinins. She was a member...

Fred J. Lahti

Apr 19, 2003

Fred J. Lahti, age 86, of Bovine passes away on Saturday, April 19, 2003 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.

Fred was born January 25, 1917 in Crystal Falls, MI son of the late Fred and Amanda (Paloniemi) Lahti. He grew up in Herman. Fred married Irja Autio on September 25, 1937 in Montana, where Fred did...

John Frank Backus

Mar 25, 2003

John Backus, age 61 of Pelkie passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Marquette General Hospital.

He was born February 9, 1942 in Grand Ledge, Michigan son of the late Frank and Ruth (Knowlton) Backus. He grew up down state Michigan and moved to Baraga about 11 years ago, most recently living in Pelkie. John...