Our Obituaries
Caroline Irene EVERSON
April 25, 1929 - February 9, 2012
Caroline Irene "Cis" Everson, 82, of Marquette, died Thursday morning, February 9, 2012 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Cis was born on April 25, 1929 in L'Anse, a daughter of the late Guy and Esther (Koppana) Selden and was a 1947 graduate of L'Anse High School. She and her family have lived in Marquette for nearly 60 years. Cis was a member of St. Christopher...
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Ky E. VANDERBUSH
August 16, 1979 - January 31, 2012
Ky E. Vanderbush, 32, of Naples, Florida and Mackinac Island, Michigan, formerly of Marquette, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 31st at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida. Ky was born on August 16, 1979 in Berrien Springs, Michigan and was a graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also received a degree in political science and history from Northern...
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Paul E. COUTURE
December 26, 1962 - January 24, 2012
Paul E. "Cooch" Couture died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the age of 49 following a two year struggle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Paul was born in Libertyville, Illinois on December 26, 1962 to Paul F. and Sharon (Gauthier) Couture. He graduated from Gwinn High School in 1981, and went on to graduate Suma Cum Laude from...
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Michele HASTINGS
April 4, 1961 - January 23, 2012
Michele A. "Mikki" Hastings, 50, of Marquette, died peacefully Monday afternoon at the home of her sister and in the care of Lake Superior Hospice. She was born April 4, 1961, in Escanaba, MI, a daughter of Earl J. Mottard and Delores A. Prestay. Mikki was raised in Marquette and was a 1979 graduate of Marquette High School. Mikki served in the US Coast Guard for 8 years. She enjoyed being...
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Barbara Neff HUTCHISON
November 6, 1939 - January 22, 2012
Barbara Neff Hutchison, 72, returned to her Creator, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She died happily and peacefully at her home in Marquette, Michigan. Cancer took her life but never conquered her great spirit. Early in life Barbara seems to have learned that her purpose in life was to "love God, and to love her neighbor as herself." Her love was whole-hearted, generous, and unconditional. ...
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Michael F. CAMPBELL
September 28, 1943 - January 20, 2012
Michael "Mick" Campbell, 68, of Marquette, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at his home. Mick was born on September 28, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Helen (Bollman) Campbell. In his younger years, Mick was an amazing baseball player whose skill and determination got him drafted into the minor leagues by the New York Yankees. His heart remained in the game, as he was an...
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John B. DORAIS
April 13, 1928 - January 20, 2012
John B. Dorais, 83, of 808 Champion Street, Marquette, passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2012 at his home. John was born on April 13, 1928 at St. Mary's Hospital in Marquette to the late John Bernard and Helen M. (Tonella) Dorais and was a lifelong Marquette resident. On November 26, 1949 he married the former Yvonne Marie Ekstedt of Chicago, Illinois at St. Michael Catholic Church in...
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Genevieve M. Ryberg TEDESCHI
February 6, 1927 - January 20, 2012
Genevieve Ryberg Tedeschi completed her journey to heaven on January 20, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, Lake Superior Hospice, and the caring staff at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Genevieve was born in Spalding Township, daughter of Samuel and Mary Grondine in 1927. She married Clarence Ryberg and they had two children. They lived in Kingsford until his death in 1966. In 1969...
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Pearl CASSIDY
March 22, 1921 - January 20, 2012
Pearl Cassidy, 90, of Gwinn, passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2012 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Mrs. Cassidy was born on March 22, 1921 in Palmer, a daughter of the late Samuel and Delia (Licquia) Davis. She was a 1939 graduate of Palmer High School and was a lifelong Marquette County resident, spending most of those years in Gwinn. She was married to Elmer Voegtline...
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Robert H. JOHNSON
December 11, 1923 - January 6, 2012
Robert H. "Bob" Johnson, 88, of 819 Grove St., Marquette, passed away Friday morning, January 6, 2012 at his residence with his loving wife, Catherine and his grandson, Tony at his side and in the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Bob was born on December 11, 1923 in South Marquette, a son of the late Frederick and Rose (Tapken) Johnson and was a lifelong area resident. A 1941 graduate...
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Sandra Lee WESTEN
January 6, 2012
Sandra Lee (Keranen) Westen, 71, died at her home on Friday, January 6, 2012 in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. She is survived by her husband of 52+ years, Charles Joseph Westen; son, Kim Charles Westen and his wife, Debra Westen; daughter, Tamara Lee Westen and her husband, Cedric Pereira. Also surviving are grandchildren, Nicole Westen and Patrik Westen; brothers, William Keranen and Thomas...
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Jeanette K. YELLAND
July 6, 1921 - January 6, 2012
Jeanette K. Yelland, 90, formerly of Marquette and Merritt Island, Florida, died Friday morning at Tendercare Nursing Center in Munising. Funeral services will be held in the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steven McCoy, pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to the...
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Beverly R. BURCH
July 8, 1932 - January 5, 2012
Beverly R. Burch, 79, of Marquette, passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2012 at her home in the presence of her loving family, friends and the caregivers of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Beverly was born on July 8, 1932 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Bill and Yvonne (Lessard) Normand and was a lifelong area resident. Bev worked in the Wildcat Den at NMU for 23 years. She...
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Scott Allen BLAKELY
August 8, 1984 - January 4, 2012
Scott Allen Blakely, 27, of Marquette, died unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, January 4, 2012 at his home. He was born August 8, 1984, in Manistique, MI, a son of Carl & Marcia Blakely. He was raised in Marquette and was a 2003 graduate of Marquette High School. Scott was employed most recently at Goodwill. His interests included jogging, BMX racing, climbing Sugarloaf Mountain and nature. He...
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Kenneth C. OLSON
April 12, 1925 - January 1, 2012
Kenneth C. Olson, 86, of 421 N. Lake St., Ishpeming, died peacefully at his home Sunday, January 1, 2012 after many years of declining health. He was under the care of the angels at U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Kenneth was born April 12, 1925 and was a lifelong Ishpeming resident. He enjoyed a career as a mining engineer for Cleveland Cliffs. Ken was very involved in Ishpeming politics and...
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Ken FRENCH
March 25, 1952 - December 27, 2011
Ken French, 59, of Marquette, passed into the loving hands of his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.canalefuneral.com
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Frederick William DONCKERS
February 7, 1929 - December 20, 2011
Frederick William Donckers, 82, of Marquette, MI went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, peacefully at home surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born February 7, 1929 at St. Mary's Hospital in Marquette to the late Frank C. and Ingrid H (Lindbolm) Donckers. Fred graduated from Bishop Baraga High School in 1947. He then worked at Donckers Candy Store from...
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Guy Steven THOREN
December 17, 2011
Rev. Guy Steven Thoren, 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in Largo, Florida after a short illness. Fr. Thoren served as a priest in the Diocese of Marquette prior to his retirement to Florida. A Memorial Mass will be held in the spring. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and will publish a complete obituary at that time.
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Betty G. MUSOLF
September 21, 1919 - December 12, 2011
Betty G. Musolf, 92, of Marquette, died Monday afternoon, December 12, 2011, at Marquette General Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1919 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Oscar and Jenny (Larsen) Lenz and was a lifelong area resident. Betty attended Graveraet High School. On September 28, 1940, she married Edward "Ted" Musolf in Marquette and together they raised four daughters,...
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Joyce E. LARSON
July 7, 1928 - December 8, 2011
Joyce E. Larson, 83, of Marquette, passed away Thursday morning, December 8, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1928 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, a daughter of the late Fred and Elna (Nelson) Perron. She was a graduate of Kingsford High School. On July 24, 1948, Joyce married Harlan Larson in Kingsford and in 1961, they moved to Marquette from Quinnesec where she...
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H. Robert CONSTANCE
November 9, 1924 - December 2, 2011
H. Robert "Bob" Constance, 87, of Marquette, died peacefully Friday morning, December 2, 2011, at his home. Robert was born on November 9, 1924 to Harry and Dena (Dupras) Constance in Marquette. He graduated from Graveraet in 1943 and was a WWII Veteran. He married Dorothy Smith on June 26, 1948 and together they raised a family of five children in Marquette. He worked for the DSS&A Railroad...
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Elizabeth Ann HAWES
February 20, 1947 - November 22, 2011
Elizabeth Ann Hawes (Olson), passed away on November 22, 2011, with her family by her side after a lengthy illness. Ann was born on February 20, 1947 in Michigamme, Michigan in the family home on Railroad Street. Ann's father, Donald Olson, was an engineer for the Soo Line Railroad. The family enjoyed waiting for Donald to pass by their home in his large locomotive and wave to him from the...
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Raymond L. GRADY
July 29, 1930 - November 10, 2011
Raymond L. “Buck” Grady, 81, of 343 W. Bluff St., Marquette, passed away Thursday morning, November 10, 2011 at his home. Buck was born on July 29, 1930 in Big Bay, Michigan, a son of Martin and Florence (McKinney) Grady. An avid berry picker, Buck enjoyed cooking, baking, including his great Christmas bread, and woodworking. He loved watching Detroit Lions Football and Detroit Red...
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Edward C. ROBERTS, Jr.
July 21, 1929 - November 3, 2011
Edward C. Roberts, Jr., 82, of Gwinn, died Thursday morning, November 3, 2011 at his home, with his family by his side and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. He was born July 21, 1929, in Princeton, Michigan, a son of the late Edward C. and Edna (Terrian) Roberts. Edward was a 1947 graduate of Trenary High School. He married the former Edna Pelkie in Gwinn on May 27, 1949 and she...
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James Nash TAGGART
February 10, 1929 - November 3, 2011
In Remembrance of James Nash Taggart James Nash Taggart was born the only son of Effee Nash Taggart and James E. Taggart in Dallas Texas on February 10th, 1929. He grew up with his two older sisters, Mary and Eleanor. He would later attend Southern Methodist University (SMU) where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Geology. James would go on to...
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Robert A. DEVINE
March 5, 1920 - November 3, 2011
Robert A. Devine, "Mr. D," 91, of Marquette, passed away Thursday morning, November 3, 2011 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Mr. Devine was born on March 5, 1920 in Marquette, a son of the late Arthur and Rose (Nault) Devine. He attended the former Graveraet High School, later serving two years with the U.S. Army during World War II with the 78th...
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Bryan Lee VARTTI
May 25, 1961 - October 30, 2011
Bryan Lee Vartti, 50, of 121 Abraham�s Road, Skandia, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 as a result of an auto accident. He was born May 25, 1961 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette and was a 1979 graduate of Gwinn High School. He then attended Northern Michigan University for studies involving auto body work. Bryan was employed at Prestige Interiors in...
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William P. GARCEAU
January 6, 1929 - October 29, 2011
William P. Garceau, 82, of 222 S. Fifth St., Marquette, died Saturday evening, October 29, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital after a short illness. Bill was born on January 6, 1929 in Ishpeming, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Beale) Garceau. His working years included Railway Express for 10 years, the former Gately�s Furniture in Ishpeming for 10 years, owning...
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F. Lorraine WARD
August 30, 1919 - October 24, 2011
F. Lorraine "Larry" Ward, 92, of Marquette and Gwinn, passed away Monday evening, October 24, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital after a short illness. She was born on August 30, 1919 in Marquette to the late Glen and Delila (Halsted) Minzey. Larry received a degree in chemistry from the former Northern Normal College. She was married to Richard E. Ward on September 30, 1941 in Lansing and...
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R. Donald TROST
July 8, 1930 - October 24, 2011
R. Donald Trost, 81, of Marquette, died Monday morning, at his home, with his family by his side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 11 a.m. in Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Steven Hulke officiating. Memorials are preferred to the Marquette County / Ishpeming Cancer Society.
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John L. KUHN
January 30, 1924 - October 24, 2011
John Lloyd Kuhn, 87, of Marquette, was joined in heaven with his beloved wife, Elaine, Monday morning, Oct. 24, 2011. He was a resident of the Jacobetti Home for Veterans since August 2010 and was a lifelong resident of the Marquette area. John was born January 30, 1924 in Marquette, to the late Charles and Hazel (Murphy) Kuhn. He attended Bishop Baraga High School graduating in 1947 after...
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Rosemary L. DeLOACH
April 18, 1923 - October 22, 2011
Rosemary DeLoach, Professor Emeritus at Northern Michigan University, went home to the Lord Saturday morning, October 22, 2011 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette. She was 88 years old. Rosemary was born April 18, 1923 in Marquette to Joseph and Edna (Bjork) Leonard. She graduated from Bishop Baraga High School in 1944, earned her B.S. in Business Education from Northern...
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Grace Elizabeth ZORZA
November 4, 1937 - October 17, 2011
Grace Elizabeth Zorza, 73, of 2153 Waldo St., Marquette, died early Monday morning, October 17, 2011 at her home with her family present and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Grace was born on November 4, 1937 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Lester and Madeline (Clyne) Healy. A 1956 graduate of Graveraet High School, she attended nursing school becoming a licensed practical nurse....
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Ruth J. CAMPANA
October 10, 1917 - October 16, 2011
Ruth Jeanette Campana, age 94, of 222 S. Fifth Street Marquette, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette following several strokes. She was born in Iron River Michigan on October 10, 1917 to Joseph and Mae (Deloria) Znorski. Ruth graduated from Iron River High School in 1935 and married John P. Campana in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1966....
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Donald D. PAVLOSKI
January 31, 1937 - October 16, 2011
Donald D. Pavloski, 74, of 1901 Division St., Marquette, died Sunday evening, October 16, 2011 in the Hospice Suite at Marquette General Hospital with his loving family at his side and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Don was born January 31, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, a son of the late Clarence "Red" and Sadie (Daines) Pavloski. He was a 1955 graduate of Assumption...
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Wallace G. Pearson SR., M.D.
May 30, 1931 - October 15, 2011
Wallace George Pearson, Sr., M.D., age 80, of Marquette, MI, died unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Born May 30, 1931 in Kirksville, MO, Wallace was the son of Wallace Miles Pearson, D.O. and Ethel Blanche (Newman) Pearson, D.O. He was an only child. In 1949, Wallace graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in Lansing, MI where he was a drum major in the marching...
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Greg Scott OJANIEMI
January 9, 1966 - October 15, 2011
Greg Ojaniemi, 45, of 118 Basal Road, Marquette, died Saturday evening at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming where he had been a patient a short while. A memorial service will be held on November 11, 2011 at First Lutheran Church in Ewen with the time to be announced later. A complete obituary will also follow later.
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Theodore R. HAARA
May 8, 1952 - October 12, 2011
Theodore R. "Ted" Haara, 59, of Marquette, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2011 at his home, with his family by his side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Ted was born on May 8, 1952 in Marquette, a son of Wilho and Gloria (Koski) Haara and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1975 graduate of Northern Michigan University. Ted was employed at the Marquette...
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Louis DePETRO, Sr.
May 4, 1926 - October 11, 2011
Louis DePetro, Sr. was called home on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at the age of 85, surrounded by the love and prayers of his loving family. Louis was born May 4, 1926 as the ninth child of Louis and Antoinette (Cavalucci) DePetro. He was born, raised and died in his home on the corner of Wright Street and Presque Isle Avenue in Marquette, where generations of wonderful memories were made. ...
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Susan Gail PENNOCK
March 26, 1944 - October 7, 2011
Susan G. Pennock, 67, of L'Anse, went to be with the Lord, Friday evening, October 7, 2011, following a lengthy illness and with her family by her side. She was born March 26, 1944, in Dearborn, Michigan, a daughter of Gail D. and Bessie (Collins) Pennock. She attended and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1962. Sue worked as a florist for many years, owning and managing the Nature's Nook...
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Tim R. PRUDOM
September 26, 1955 - October 5, 2011
Tim R. Prudom, 56, of 422 Fisher St., Marquette, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his residence. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter Cathedral with the Rev. Msgr. Michael Steber officiating and Deacon David Adler assisting. Tim's family will greet relatives and friends in the Bishop's Room of the cathedral from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on...
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Betty L. MENHENNICK
October 18, 1918 - October 3, 2011
Betty L. Menhennick, 92, of Marquette, died Monday morning, October 3, 2011 at Mill Creek Assisted Living, with her family by her side and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. She was born October 18, 1918, in Negaunee, to the late James V. and Caroline (Anderson) Conradsen. She attended and was a 1936 graduate of Negaunee High School. On June 19, 1948 she married William J. Menhennick,...
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Inez Marie CRABB
September 16, 1922 - September 28, 2011
Inez Marie Crabb, 89, of Marquette, died Wednesday morning, September 28, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born September 16, 1922, in Negaunee, MI, a daughter of the late Frank O. and Lydia (Juvani) Burkman. Inez attended Negaunee High School and was a 1940 graduate. On January 30, 1943 she married Richard R. Crabb in Negaunee and he preceded her in death in 2005. The family...
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Agnes L. SMITH
November 17, 1913 - September 27, 2011
Agnes L. Smith, 97, of Marquette, died Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2011 at her residence at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living with her family by her side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Mrs. Smith was born on November 17, 1913 in Marquette, a daughter of the late James and Mary Delia (Girard) Triggs. During her working years, Agnes managed her late husband, Andrew's...
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Vernon I. OLLI
July 27, 1937 - September 15, 2011
Vernon I. Olli, 74, of 2011 County Road 456, Little Lake, passed away Thursday morning September 15, 2011 at his home under the care of his loving family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Mr. Olli was born on July 27, 1937 in Marquette, a son of the late Pete and Betty (McCormick) Olli. He retired from the L.S. & I. Railroad after 43 years of service. Vern enjoyed spending time with his...
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Pauline M. DUGAS
August 24, 1921 - September 14, 2011
Pauline M. Dugas, 90, of Houston, TX, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in the comfort of her residence at Mill Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care in Marquette, MI with granddaughter and husband, Mill Creek staff and UP Home Health & Hospice by her side. Born in Allegan, Michigan on August 24, 1921 to the late Harold and Bertha Town. Raised in Otsego, MI, then relocated to Houston, TX where...
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Lawrence A. SPAGNOLO
September 8, 1922 - September 3, 2011
Lawrence A. "Spag" Spagnolo, 88, left this earth Saturday, September 3, 2011 in the comforting arms of his daughters at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was born on September 8, 1922 in Negaunee to Nicholas and Severa (Elvetici) Spagnolo who had journeyed from Italy. When Spag was seven years old his mother passed away. Nicholas later married Aurelia Chiri who lovingly...
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Joseph John PRIANTE
August 8, 1951 - September 3, 2011
Joseph John Priante, 60, of Marquette, passed away Saturday morning, September 3, 2011 in Schoolcraft County while on a camping trip. Joe was born on August 8, 1951 in Ironwood, Michigan, a son of the late John M. and Ann M. (Gutt) Priante. He was a 1969 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. He graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education and a business minor from...
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Ronald J. STORTI
November 25, 1951 - September 2, 2011
Ronald J. Storti, 59, of Gwinn, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, September 2, 2011at his home. Ron was born on November 25, 1951 in Gwinn to the late Peter and Rose (Armatti) Storti and was a lifelong area resident. A 1970 graduate of Gwinn High School, Ron was an all U.P. defensive back for the Gwinn Modeltowners football team. He worked in the family business, Rosie's...
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Alice M. GOODWIN
December 2, 1925 - August 27, 2011
On Saturday afternoon, August 27, 2011, Alice Goodwin succumbed to liver cancer after a lengthy battle. She was in the care of Lake Superior Hospice and being treated at home. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her husband of sixty-nine years, C. Lester Goodwin, her son, Allen Goodwin and daughter, Cheryl Ademino and husband, Peter. Also at her side were Annette and Amy from...
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Dennis H. SHAFER
February 25, 1941 - August 26, 2011
Dennis H. Shafer, 70, of Negaunee Township, died unexpectedly Friday morning, August 26, 2011 at his home. Dennis was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on February 25, 1941. He was raised in Tennesse and Midland, MI where he graduated from Midland High School in 1959. He graduated from the University of Michigan for both his undergraduate and law degrees and was a proud life-long Wolverine. ...
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Jacob Michael PREVOST
November 25, 1995 - August 26, 2011
Jacob Michael Prevost, 15, of Marquette, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, August 26, 2011 as a result of an ATV accident. He was born November 25, 1995, in Cody, Wyoming, a son of Dr. Michael J. and Wendy J. (Wirth) Prevost. Jake was attending Marquette High School and would have been a sophomore. He was an athlete, participating in junior varsity football as a running back, running track...
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Mary Lee RANTANEN
February 12, 1933 - August 25, 2011
Mary Lee Rantanen, daughter of our Lord, has journeyed from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Mary Lee was born February 12, 1933 to Mark and Agnes Stafford. She was a graduate of Baraga School Class of 1951. She married Arvo Rantanen on February 15, 1963 and he preceded her in death in July of 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as two...
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Dorothy G. DORIE
February 22, 1924 - August 24, 2011
Dorothy G. (Bessex) Dorie, 89, of Marquette, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 24, 2011 in the Hospice Unit at Marquette General Hospital after a brief illness with her loving family at her side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Mrs. Dorie was born on February 24, 1922 in Marquette; a daughter of the late William D. and Leona (Siegel) Bessex and resided in this area all of her...
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William J. Menhennick, Sr.
May 4, 1922 - August 12, 2011
William J. Menhennick, Sr., 89, of Marquette, died Friday afternoon, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. He was born May 4, 1922, in Marquette, a son of the late Alva J. and Lillie (Hennessey) Menhennick, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident. William was a WWII Marine Corp. veteran. On June 19, 1948 he married the former Betty Conradsen in Marquette. William retired from Michigan Bell...
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Carlyle Marie BERGLUND
October 21, 1916 - August 11, 2011
Carlyle Marie Berglund, 94, of Marquette, passed away early Thursday morning, August 11, 2011 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Mrs. Berglund was born on October 21, 1916 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Pearl (Smail) Jandron. She was a 1934 graduate of Graveraet High School. Carlyle was previously employed at the former Carroll Motor Supply and Wisconsin Bearing...
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Marie A. BUSSIERE
April 12, 1921 - August 10, 2011
Marie A. Bussiere, 90, of Marquette, died Wednesday morning, August 10, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Bussiere was born on April 12, 1921 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Paul and Louise (Landry) Berandt. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church as well as its altar society. In her free time, Marie worked as a volunteer at Marquette General Hospital. She is survived by four...
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Erick I. RIEKKOLA, Sr.
July 3, 1924 - August 9, 2011
Erick I. Riekkola, Sr., 87, of College Avenue, Marquette, passed away Tuesday evening, August 9, 2011 at the Norlite Nursing Center with his loving family at his side. Mr. Riekkola was born on July 3, 1924 in Ishpeming, Michigan, a son of the late Ilmari and Tynne(Selin)Riekkola. He was a 1943 graduate of Rock High School. Erick was then drafted to serve his country during World War II with...
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Jean Marie WEBB
September 30, 1927 - August 8, 2011
Jean Marie Webb, 83, of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, August 8, 2011 at her residence. Jean was born on September 30, 1927 in Davison, Michigan, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel (Austin) Maschino. She was a 1945 graduate of Davison High School where she was captain and first baseman of the boys baseball team. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and was...
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Betty E. JANNAUSCH
February 27, 1924 - August 6, 2011
Well known local quilter, Betty E. Jannausch, 87, formerly of Sugar Loaf Avenue, Marquette, passed away Saturday morning, August 6, 2011 at the Norlite Nursing Center with her loving family at her side. Betty was born on February 27, 1924 in Marquette to the late William and Lillian (Basal) Koval. She was married to James E. Jannausch on September 21, 1943 at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette...
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Wallis K. KANGAS
November 3, 1941 - August 5, 2011
Wallis K. Kangas, 69, of Gwinn, died unexpectedly Friday morning, August 5, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Kangas was born on November 3, 1941 in Negaunee, a son of the late John W. and Doreen (Wallis) Kangas. He was a 1961 graduate of Negaunee High School and was employed for many years in the construction trades. Wallis is survived by five children residing in Texas; two sisters, Doreen "Betty...
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Dolores PRUDOM
August 21, 1955 - August 4, 2011
Dee Prudom, 55, of 422 Fisher Street, Marquette, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2011 in the Hospice Unit at Marquette General Hospital following a courageous five month battle with cancer. Dee was born in Manistique, Michigan on August 21, 1955, the daughter of the late John and Loraine Ozanich. She graduated from Manistique High School in 1973. On November 2, 1974 Dee married Tim...
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Mary L. McDONNELL
November 4, 1929 - August 3, 2011
Mary L. McDonnell, 81, of Marquette, died Wednesday evening, August 3, 2011 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Miss McDonnell was born on November 4, 1929 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Donald F. and Julia (Burt) McDonnell and was a lifelong Marquette resident. Mary proudly served her country with the United States Army from 1950 through 1953. She worked at the former...
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Minnie LYDICK
October 6, 1912 - July 31, 2011
Minnie Lydick, 98, of Marquette, died Sunday morning, July 31, 2011 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. She was born October 6, 1912, in Phoenix, Michigan, a daughter of the late John and Christina (Furno) Conda and was a lifelong Upper Peninsula resident. Minnie was employed for many years as a licensed practical nurse at a sanitarium in Hancock. She is survived by a...
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Ronald C. TROXEL
December 13, 1932 - July 26, 2011
Ronald C. Troxel, 78, formerly of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday evening, July 26, 2011 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette with his loving family at his side. Mr. Troxel was born on December 13, 1932 in Oshkosh, a son of the late Charles and Katherine Troxel. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Troxel worked in the...
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Zora M. STEFANAC
February 26, 1920 - July 20, 2011
Zora Marie Stefanac, age 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Mill Creek Assisted Living in Marquette. She was born February 26, 1920 on Quincy Hill in Hancock to Nicholas and Antonia Mlinaz. She cherished her childhood with her family and friends in Osceola, graduating in 1937 from Calumet High School. She married Thomas Stefanac in 1940. They moved to Detroit raising...
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Thomas Vincent PIASECKI
June 23, 1942 - July 17, 2011
Thomas V. Piasecki, 69, of Gwinn, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. He was born June 23, 1942, in Marquette, a son of the late Vincent and Irene (Tousignant) Piasecki and was a lifelong area resident. Tom attended Bishop Baraga School, received a Bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University in 1964 and a Master’s degree in 1969. On August 5, 1967 he...
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Florence LOUIS
January 2, 1969 - July 16, 2011
Florence Louis, 42, of Gwinn, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born January 2, 1969, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of John Louis and Vera Hurt. Florence was employed for several years as a bus driver for the SMART system in Detroit. She is survived by her mother, Vera Jackson of Gwinn; and a sister, Romika Glenn of Romulus, MI. A memorial...
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Sally Wood BREBNER
October 12, 1926 - July 16, 2011
Sally Wood Brebner, 84, of Marquette, died Saturday afternoon, July 16, 2011 at her home. Sally was born on October 12, 1926 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to the late Nate and Pauline (Stroh) Wood. She was a graduate of Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin with a degree in Art. While at Lawrence, Sally excelled in athletics including horseback riding, golfing, tennis, and running. She...
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Richard S. WESTER
January 5, 1929 - July 11, 2011
Richard S. Wester, 82, of Marquette, MI passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Marquette on January 5, 1929 to Fritz E. Wester and Edna C. (Laurie) Wester. He graduated from Graveraet High School in 1946 and joined the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He later graduated from Northern Michigan...
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David Alan VOLLMANN
May 19, 1971 - July 6, 2011
David Alan Vollmann, of Marquette, MI, passed away July 6, 2011 at his home. David was born May 19, 1971 in Park Ridge, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Excel and the U.S.S. Independence and received an Honorable Discharge in 1994. After the military, he resided in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and also spent a number of years in Humboldt County, California. David is...
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Barbara Ann OLIVIER
April 4, 1930 - July 6, 2011
Barbara A. Olivier, 81, of Gwinn, passed away Wednesday morning, July 6, 2011 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette with her loving family at her side and in the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Barb was born on April 4, 1930 in Negaunee, a daughter of the late Gordon and Leda (Faust) Vinge, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1948 graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School in...
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Mary L. BUCKLIN
May 16, 1920 - July 3, 2011
Mary Loretto Bucklin, 91, of Marquette, died Sunday evening, July 3, 2011, at Mill Creek Assisted Living, with her loving family by her side and under the recent care of Lake Superior Hospice. Born May 16, 1920, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Mary was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Margaret L. (Downs) Stanaway. Growing up during the depression era, she developed a keen resourcefulness...
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Helmi H. THORNTON
December 2, 1914 - June 29, 2011
Helmi H. Thornton, age 96 of Marquette, Michigan passed away at home on June 29, 2011 following a short illness and under the care of UP Home Health and Hospice. She was born on December 2, 1914 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Charles and Julia Maki. Helmi is survived by 4 children, Catherine Rudolph of Grand Rapids, MN, Robin Roberts of Marquette, MI, Peter (Jeanne) Thornton of Coleraine, MN and...
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Anne A. MENZE
May 19, 1944 - June 28, 2011
Anne A. Menze, 67, of Marquette, died Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 2011 at her daughter�s home and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. She was born May 19, 1944 in Marquette to the late Franz and Amelia L. (Brunngraeber) Menze. Anne graduated from Bishop Baraga Central High School in 1962. She earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from NMU in Public Administration...
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John K. OKONKOWSKI
October 16, 1948 - June 27, 2011
John J. Okonkowski, 62, of Marquette, died Monday evening, June 27, 2011 with his family and caregiver at his side and supported by U.P. Home Health and Hospice. John was born on October 16, 1948 in Livonia, Michigan, a son of the late Edward and Kay (Mahalac) Okonkowski. He came to Marquette to attend Northern Michigan University and has lived here the past 30 years. John was employed by...
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Todd William STORTI
August 14, 1963 - June 26, 2011
Todd William Storti, 47, of Marquette, entered eternal life Sunday morning, June 26, 2011 following a long illness. He was born on August 14, 1963 in Ishpeming and was a 1982 graduate of Ishpeming High School. Todd proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, later returning to this area where he attended Northern Michigan University. He was employed by Northern Michigan University in their...
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Roberta BOLITHO
April 15, 1918 - June 23, 2011
Roberta "Bobbie" Bolitho, born on April 15, 1918, died on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the age of 93. Bobbie had been a resident of Marquette since 1947 except for a few years of retirement spent in New Bern, North Carolina. At the time of her death, she was living at Mill Creek Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, T. Boyd Bolitho, MD, her parents, three...
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James F. ERSPAMER
October 10, 1924 - June 17, 2011
James F. Erspamer, 86, of Marquette, passed away Friday evening, June 17, 2011at Marquette General Hospital surrounded by his family. Jim was born on October 10, 1924 in Norway, Michigan, a son of Florenz and Rosalie (Gendron) Erspamer. His high school education was briefly interrupted while he proudly served his country with the U.S. Marines during World War II. When Jim returned from the...
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Maximilian Kolbe NEWCOMB
June 1, 2011 - June 16, 2011
Maximilian Kolbe Newcomb, 16 day-old son of Neil and Edie Newcomb of Marquette, was born into eternal life on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor. Max was born on June 1, 2011 in Marquette. Besides his loving parents, he is survived by five siblings, Maria, Brent, Grace, Asrat and Charlotte; also several aunts, uncles, cousins, and his loving Godparents, Todd and...
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John Baptist CAPUANO
February 1, 1917 - June 11, 2011
John Baptist Capuano, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. John was born on February 1, 1917 to Joseph and Mary (Reichlicz) Capuano. He earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and entered the US Army in WWII. He was stationed at the Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Army Research Center. After receiving an honorable discharge,...
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Marie Rose DENNETT
June 17, 1913 - June 9, 2011
Marie R. Dennett, age 97 of Marquette, died on Thursday morning, June 9, 2011at her residence, Brookridge Heights Assisted Living. Marie was born in Marquette on June 17, 1913, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Anderson) Reichel, Sr. She resided in Marquette her entire life. Marie loved Marquette and Lake Superior. One of the joys of her life was driving around the "Island". Marie...
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Irene Lucille BERGLUND
July 24, 1919 - June 8, 2011
Irene Lucille Berglund, 91, formerly of Gwinn and Lost Creek, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2011, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Mrs. Berglund was born on July 24, 1919 in Champion, a daughter of the late Thomas and Flora (Pinard) Mager and was a lifelong Marquette County resident. On April 11, 1942, she married Carl A. Berglund in Battle Creek, Michigan. Irene enjoyed...
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Lauren C. Frieberg REICHEL
January 23, 1952 - June 7, 2011
Lauren "Laurie" Frieberg Reichel, 59, of Marquette, died Tuesday morning, at her home. She was born January 23, 1952 in Marquette, a daughter of Norman W. Frieberg and Joan C. McNerney. She attended and was a 1970 graduate of Marquette High School. In 1992 Laurie moved to Nashville, TN where she wrote country music and was employed at the Ozburn-Hessey Moving & Storage Company. In 1998...
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Charlie William JENSEN
April 2, 2010 - June 6, 2011
Charlie William Jensen, born April 2, 2010, beloved son of Sean and Kate Jensen of Jacksonville, Florida, passed unexpectedly into the hands of the Lord on June 6, 2011. Charlie brought boundless love and joy into the lives of his parents and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by Gram Carol Ann Trisler. Special to him in his brief life were his grandmother, Jackie...
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Elaine Frances KUHN
October 4, 1927 - June 4, 2011
Elaine Frances Carriere Kuhn, age 83 of Marquette, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2011. Elaine was a resident of the Jacobetti Home for Veterans since August 2010. She was a lifelong resident of the Marquette area. Elaine was born October 4, 1927 in Marquette to the late Donald and Rose (Bertrand) Carriere. She graduated from Bishop Baraga High School in 1945. After graduation she...
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Harold Douglas GRAHAM
March 15, 1938 - May 28, 2011
Harold Douglas "Hal" Graham, 73 of Biekkola Road, Rumely, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 28, 2011 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and in the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Hal was born on March 15, 1938 in Detroit, a son of the late Leonard and Verna (Feltmate) Graham. On February 2, 1963 he married the former Regina Grauds in Detroit. Hal proudly served his...
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Gregory J. MENHENNICK
November 12, 1963 - May 27, 2011
Gregory J. Menhennick, 47, of Negaunee Township, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, May 27, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. Greg was born on November 12, 1963 in Hancock, a son of Michael J. and Joanne H. (Lindberg) Menhennick and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1982 graduate of Marquette Senior High School and was formerly employed with Jim Dandy Caps, Ferrell Gas, Amerigas...
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Eleanore M. LeMAY
September 1, 1920 - May 25, 2011
Eleanore M. “Ellie” LeMay, 90, of Marquette, died early Wednesday morning, May 25, 2011at the Norlite Nursing Center, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 1, 1920 in Marquette, a daughter of the late John and Lillie (Trombley) Cote, and was a lifelong area resident. Ellie greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and watching the game shows on...
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Lorraine E. VARVIL
April 14, 1916 - May 23, 2011
Lorraine E. Varvil, 95, of 1600 Mill Creek Court, Marquette, passed away Monday evening, May 23, 2011 at her apartment at Mill Creek Assisted Living with her family at her side and in the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Mrs. Varvil was born on April 14, 1916 in Florence, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late George L. and Elizabeth (Meyers) Grimord. Lorraine and her late husband, Floyd, owned...
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Alden Joseph TROMBLY, Jr.
September 25, 1928 - May 22, 2011
Alden Joseph “Trom” Trombly, Jr., 82, of Gwinn, died Sunday morning, May 22, 2011, at the Norlite Nursing Center and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. He was born September 25, 1928, in Escanaba, Michigan, a son of the late Alden J., Sr. and Louella (Pariseau) Trombly. He attended Gwinn High School and was a 1947 graduate. On September 30, 1950 he married the former Barbara...
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Lucille G. CHARTIER
September 19, 1915 - May 17, 2011
Lucille G. Chartier, 95, formerly of 351 W. Park St., Marquette, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2011at the home of her daughter with her loving family at her side and in the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Mrs. Chartier was born on September 19, 1915 in Detroit, a daughter of the late Charles P. and Mabel (Belhumer) Croisetiere. She was a graduate of Graveraet High School and...
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Carol V. QUANDT
July 1, 1925 - May 14, 2011
Carol V. Quandt, 85, of Harvey, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. Miss Quandt was born on July 1, 1925 at the family homestead in Chocolay Township, one of five children of the late Max and Loretta L. (Jacob) Quandt. She resided there her entire life. Carol was a 1945 graduate of Graveraet High School and was a member of St. Louis the King Catholic...
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Evelyn Irene BENDER
May 29, 1938 - May 9, 2011
Evelyn Irene Bender, 72, of 616 Fisher Street, Marquette, passed away Monday morning, May 9, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Oconto, Wisconsin with her loving family at her side. Evelyn was born on May 29, 1938 in Rising Sun, Maryland. She had lived in this area since 1968. Over the last 35 years, Evelyn cared for mentally challenged adults in her home. She was a member of North Shore...
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Kenneth Parnell DUPRAS
March 30, 1928 - May 3, 2011
Kenneth Parnell Dupras, 83, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 3, 2011 at his home with his loving family at his side and in the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Parnell was born on March 30, 1928 in Marquette, a son of the late James A. and Ellen M. (Anderson) Dupras and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1946 graduate of Graveraet High School. He proudly...
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Rose M. CONSTANCE
March 5, 1926 - May 2, 2011
Rose M. Constance, 85, of 428 W. Michigan Street, Marquette, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness. Her husband and children were at her side. Rose was born on March 5, 1926 in Ewen, Michigan to Henry and Marie (Raymond) Dionne. The family moved to Marquette shortly thereafter. Rose graduated from the Ursuline Academy of St. Ignace in 1944...
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Mary Margaret BAYS
June 26, 1947 - April 29, 2011
Mary Margaret (Earle) Bays, 63, of Marquette, died Friday evening, April 29, 2011, at Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. She was born June 26, 1947, in Newberry, a daughter of the late William and Naida (Ward) Earle. She was a 1965 honors graduate of Newberry High School and attended St. Mary's of Notre Dame for two years. Mary...
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Skylar Gaige SCHWARTZ
April 22, 2011 - April 22, 2011
Skylar Gaige Schwartz, was born prematurely on Friday, April 22, 2011, living only nine hours, but touched the lives and left a footprint on the hearts of his family. Skylar is survived by his parents, Carl Schwartz and Tina Edmondson of Marquette; paternal grandmother, Karen Bashaw of Marquette; maternal grandparents, Lisa and Michael Akins of Gwinn, and Mark and Dawn Edmondson of Mt. Pleasant;...
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Kenneth R. MORAN
September 15, 1934 - April 21, 2011
Kenneth Moran, 76, of Marquette, died Thursday afternoon, April 21, 2011, at the Norlite Nursing Center. He was born September 15, 1934, in Wakefield, Michigan, a son of the late Louis and Rose (Carrier) Moran. Kenneth enjoyed music and singing. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara Whatley and Delores Ethington, both of Marquette; a brother, Keith (Pat) Moran of San Antonio, TX; and...
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Darlene Marie MAINS
December 24, 1932 - April 20, 2011
Darlene Marie Mains, 78, of Gwinn, died Wednesday morning, April 20, 2011, at her home, with her family by her side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Darlene was born December 24, 1932 in Hawarden, Iowa and was the daughter of Tony and Leora Hamersma. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 5670 in Gwinn and a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 349 in Little...
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