All Obituaries

            Patricia Ann McQuisten, age 87, of Munising, died early Sunday morning, October 2, 2022 at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice.  Pat was born on July 25, 1935 in Munising to Robert “Kyke” and Nellie (Tyner) Tongusi.  She was raised in Munising, graduated from Sacred Heart School and attended Wm. G. Mather High School.  Pat married Robert Rexstrew and together raised...

Ronald “Ernie” Matson, Jr., age 61, of Munising, died following a lengthy illness late Thursday evening, September 22, 2022 at UP Health System – Marquette.  He was born in Munising to the late Ronald “Blackie” and Darlene (Magnusson) Matson, Sr. on April 19, 1961.   Ernie grew up in Munising and Marquette.  It was in his younger years he developed a love of sports that carried with him throughout his life.  Ernie was a gifted athlete...

RUTH (Martha Ruth) ELAVSKY May 8, 1934 – September 24, 2022 Munising, Michigan   Ruth Elavsky entered God’s kingdom on September 24, 2022, at the age of 88, with family members holding vigil at her bedside. Known affectionately as “Ruthie” to friends and family, she arrived in this world on May 8, 1934, in Munising, Michigan, the ninth of 11 children born to Michael and Meri Goç Elavsky.   Following her graduation from Mather High School, Ruth...

            Kane Lawrence Cady, age 42, of Trenary passed at his home of natural causes on Sunday, September 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Kane was born at Munising Memorial Hospital on April 7, 1980.  He was the youngest of three children to Greg and Doris (Anderson) Cady.  Kane grew up around fifteen first cousins and countless extended cousins that he loved and cherished...

January 13, 1965 - September 7, 2022 Heather Susan Bush, age 57 of Chesapeake, VA. passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022. Heather was born January 13, 1965 to Richard and Mary Jayne Hallifax (Shampine) in Marquette, Mi. She was the youngest of four childern and kept mom and dad on their toes. Heather focused on business and secretarial studies in high school and enjoyed extracurricular activies as well including cheerleading, basketball, track, cross-country and...

Agnes Catherine Hamilla, also affectionately called “Weeza”, of Flushing, Michigan, age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at home and surrounded by her family. Cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Rossell Funeral Home in Flushing. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Upper...

            Daniel J. “Dan” Caldwell, age 40, of Munising, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022.  He was born on January 23, 1982 to Patricia LeVeque and Eugene F. Caldwell. Dan grew up in Munising and enjoyed playing football and video games.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and camping.  Dan was a talented back yard mechanic and builder.  Dan loved spending time with his kids and his best friend Porthos the...

  Munising             Richard R. “Rich” Hill, age 84, of Munising, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his home.  He was born on April 17, 1938 in Chatham, MI to the late Floyd and Pearl (Humphrey) Hill.  Rich grew up in Van Meer, and then graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1956.  He married Carole Jean Heyrman on June 27, 1959 and together they raised their four children.  Rich worked for...

Munising / Manistique             Deborah “Debbie” S. Gray, age 62, of Munising and formerly of Manistique, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Medilodge of Munising with loving family at her side.  She was born in West Bend, Wisconsin on August 5, 1960 to the late Harvey and Peggy (Molter) Gray.  Debbie was a member of the class of 1978 at West Bend East High School.  She married Brian Thompson and together they...

Munising             George E. “Cuffo” Sharkey, age 93, of Munising, died peacefully, Saturday, August 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at U.P. Health Systems – Marquette.  He was born on June 16, 1929, in Munising, Michigan to the late Edward and Beatrice (Miron) Sharkey. He grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1948.  George entered the U.S. Army on January 2, 1951. He...