Obituaries
Margaret Ann Chaltry
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Ann Chaltry, age 96, of Munising died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1928 in Munising to Raymond and Pearl (Varino) Hinz. Margaret had a childhood filled with sadness when her mother died during childbirth of her third child leaving Raymond with two small children. Margaret grew up with...
Virginia Ann (Cotey) Cota
Aug 5, 2025
Virginia Ann (Cotey) Cota, age 82, of Munising, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Virg was born on January 5, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, the second of seven children to the late Joseph and Lillian (St. Amour) Cotey. When she was young, the family moved to Munising and lived in the home her...
Donna Jean Beaudry
Dec 9, 2024
Donna Jean Beaudry, age 92, of Munising, died late Monday evening, December 9, 2024 at Medilodge in Munising. She was born in Big Rapids, Michigan on August 12, 1932 to John and Alice (Jordan) Hosier. She graduated from Amarillo High School and then studied at Jackson college. Donna married Donald “Pete” Beaudry and together they raised their two sons in...
Daniel H. Humphrey
Jun 11, 2025
Munising
Daniel Hollie Humphrey, age 58, of Munising, MI died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, at his home. Dan was born on June 20th, 1966, in Fremont, MI to the late Hollie and Mary (Kushmaul) Humphrey.
Dan loved being outside and spending time talking with his neighbors. He spent many years working as a logger and would often take his children out...
James William Ross
Feb 25, 2025
James William Ross, age 76, former resident of Grand Marais, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Medilodge in Munising. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Carol "Jennie" Beneteau-Ross, on April 7, 2023. Graveside services will take place at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grand Marais, Michigan on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Debra "Debbie" Marie St.Amour
Jan 25, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Marie St.Amour, age 67, of Munising, died following a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Medilodge in Munising. She was born on October 14, 1957 in Munising to the late Leonard and Agnes (Gerow) St.Amour. Debbie grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1975. She earned her Associates Degree in...
Mary Elizabeth (Ogden) Capogrossa
Aug 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Ogden Capogrossa, age 71, of Grand Marais, died at her home on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by love and her family. She was born Sept 15, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and resided in Lafayette Louisiana until graduating from high school. Her family spent summers in her mother’s (Janet Mulligan Ogden) hometown of Grand Marais MI.
After graduating...
Wayne William St. Martin
Aug 6, 2025
Wayne William St. Martin, age 85, of Munising, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at UPHS – Marquette following an unexpected illness. He was born in Munising on September 26, 1939 to the late Bill and Dolly (Chartier) St. Martin. Wayne grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1960. He entered the U.S. Coast...
Lisa Marie (Hase) Hebert
Aug 3, 2025
Lisa Marie (Hase) Hebert, age 67, of Munising, died following a lengthy illness at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on August 9, 1957 in Munising, the sixth out of eight children to the late Donald and Lorraine (Lukowski) Hase, Sr. Lisa grew up in Munising and attended Wm. G. Mather High School. She married Scott...
Wilhelmine "Wilma" Savola
Jul 22, 2025
Escanaba / Trenary
Wilhelmine “Wilma” Savola, age 87, of Escanaba and formerly of Trenary came face to face with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 under the loving care of her husband, LakeHouse staff, and UPHS – Hospice in Escanaba. She was born in Köln, Germany on December 24, 1937 to Joseph and Maria (Jahtzen)...
Eleanor Ann Brisson
Jul 7, 2025
Limestone
Eleanor Brisson of Limestone died tragically due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 7, 2025.
Born Eleanor Ann Mannisto on June 29, 1936, to Matt and Martha (Jokinen) Mannisto of Chatham, Michigan, Ellie attended grade school in Chatham and was a 1954 graduate of Eben High School. She attended Northern Michigan College (NMU) and graduated with a B.S....
William Thomas Rousseau, Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
William Thomas Rousseau, Jr., age 61, of Munising, died unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2025. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on February 6, 1964 to William “Bill” and Judith (Johnson) Rousseau, Sr. Will participated in Munising Mustang football, basketball and golf. He graduated from Munising High School in 1982 and always enjoyed class reunions with his friends....
Frances "Frannie" M. Hakkola
Jul 4, 2025
Eben Junction
Frances “Frannie” Margaret Hakkola, age 76, or Eben Junction died Friday, July 4, 2025 at her home under loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice. She was born on February 24, 1949 in Munising to the late Albert and Florence (McNamara) Charlebois. Frannie grew up in Chatham and graduated from Eben High School in 1967. She moved...
Anita Witt
Jul 3, 2025
Munising
Anita Witt, age 61, of Munising and formerly of Richmond, Michigan died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born in Detroit, to Seigfried and Roberta (Samet) Wachtel. Anita graduated from Richmond High School where she played the flute in the band and was an outstanding track athlete. Anita attended community college for a short time before earning her bachelor's...
Herman Eli Tester
Jun 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Herman Eli Tester
January 7, 1935 – June 26, 2025
With love and gratitude, we remember the life of Herman Eli Tester, who passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 90.
Herman was born in Shiawassee County, Michigan, to Percy and Iva Mary (Shoup) Tester. He grew up in Morris and graduated from Morris High...
Cheryl Anne Smith
Jun 25, 2025
Munising
Cheryl Anne Smith, age 74, of Munising and formerly of Sterling Heights, died early Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025, at UPHS in Marquette following a bravely fought five-year battle with cancer, fiercely determined to never give up hope for a cure.
Cheryl was born in Ocala, Florida on March 20, 1951, to Jack and Barbara (Hefner) Chaffin. When she was five...
Ronald L. Erickson, Sr.
Jun 22, 2025
Ronald L. Erickson, Sr., age 80, of Chatham, died Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Marquette, Michigan. He was born on April 7, 1945 in Munising to the late Richard and Lucille “Dolly” (Passinault) Erickson. Ron graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1963. He entered the United States Army in May of 1964 and was part of the 101st...
David R. Edmunds
Jun 20, 2025
David R. Edmunds, age 79, of Munising, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Munising. He was born on December 4, 1945 in Detroit to Warren and Pamalee (LaMorand) Edmunds. Dave grew up in Farmington and attended Farmington High School. At the age of twelve, he went to work at the bowling alley near his home and fell in...
Sharon Ann (Rochefort) Albright
Jun 19, 2025
Sharon Ann (Rochefort) Albright, age 75, of Munising, died at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born in Escanaba on February 24, 1950 to the late Leslie and Mae (Gollakner) Rochefort and grew up in the Fayette / Garden area. Sharon’s family moved to Munising in...
Kenneth "Kenny" A. Towne
Jun 14, 2025
Munising / Canadian Lakes, MI
Kenneth A. “Kenny” Towne, age 79, of Munising, Michigan, and longtime resident of Canadian Lakes, Michigan, died suddenly on Saturday, June 14, 2025 near the location of his new home in the Upper Peninsula. He was born on February 26, 1946 in Fremont, Michigan to the late Leon and Margarite (Schick) Towne. Kenny grew up in...
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