Obituaries
Lisa Alice Smale
Jul 5, 2026
Lisa Alice Smale, age 59, of Christmas, passed away unexpectedly with her husband at her side on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Skandia, Michigan. She was born on July 22, 1966, in Escanaba, where she was raised. Lisa graduated from Escanaba High School in 1984. She raised her two sons and worked at State Farm Insurance in Escanaba, where she...
Jon Drake
Jul 4, 2026
Green Bay, WI / Chatham, MI
Jon G. Drake, age 66, of Green Bay, Wisconsin and formerly of Chatham, Michigan died unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1960 in Marquette, Michigan to the late Delbert and Viola (Jussila) Drake. Jon graduated from Eben High School in 1980 and attended...
Terry Ray Rivord
Jan 1, 2026
Terry Ray Rivord, 78, of Munising, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026, following an unexpected cardiac event. Born on June 1, 1947, in Munising, Michigan, Terry was the beloved son of the late Fynn and Esther (Staggs) Rivord. Raised in the community he loved, Terry attended Munising schools, where he proudly competed as a member of...
George, Susan, and Gregory Nazarko
Jul 17, 2026
George, Susan (nee Kovach) and Gregory Nazarko
Graveside services for George and Susan Nazarko and their son Gregory will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the Mathias Township Cemetery in Trenary at 11:30 a.m. Susan died on May 1, 2022 at the age of 72. George died on August 3, 2022 at the age of 77. Gregory died on...
Lori Ann Glaister
Jul 5, 2026
Lori Ann Glaister, age 59, of Munising, died at her home unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2026 following a brief illness. She was born on March 20, 1967 in Howell, Michigan to the late Durl and Linda (Mercier) Bradley. Lori grew up in Munising and graduated from Munising High School in 1985. She worked at Dickinson County Hospital for a...
Lloyd Storm
Aug 14, 2025
Lloyd Raymond Storm, 79, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on August 14, 2025. He was born in Trenary, Michigan to the late Harold and Eleanor (Taylor) Storm. Lloyd lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness that left a lasting impact on everyone he met.
Lloyd was a proud graduate of William G. Mather High School in Munising, Michigan, before...
Frank "Andy" Andrew Melwiki
Jul 12, 2025
Frank "Andy" Melwiki
Dec. 31,1938 - July 12, 2025
Frank Andrew "Andy" Melwiki, age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 12,2025 from complications of dementia with his daughters by his side.
Andy was born on Dec. 31,1938 to the late Frank Melwiki and Rose Demagola. He grew up in Shingleton and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High school in June 1956. After graduation...
Linda Pyrek-Cummings
Apr 2, 2026
Linda Pyrek-Cummings, age 71, of Wetmore, died Thursday evening, April 2, 2026 at her home under the loving care of her family and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospice. She was born on August 5, 1954 in Muskegon, Michigan. Linda was raised in Newberry by her parents, Harold and Virginia (Pender) DePottey. She married Gene Pyrek and together raised their family. Linda was...
Clayton Eugene Cotey
Jun 24, 2026
Rapid River
Clayton Eugene Cotey, age 86, of Rapid River, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his North Delta County farm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born on April 8,1940 in Munising to Harold and Lillian (St. Amour) Cotey and was raised in their home near the Lincoln School. After graduating from Wm. G. Mather High School...
Beverly Ann Cotter
Jun 16, 2026
Wetmore
Beverly Ann Cotter, age 89, of Wetmore, died peacefully at her home late Tuesday evening, June 16, 2026 under the loving care of her family and North Woods Home Hospice. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Munising to the late Floyd and Tynne (Latvala) Beaudry. Bev graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1954. She worked at...
Steven E. Graves
Jun 11, 2026
Munising
Steven E. Graves, age 62, of Munising, died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. He was born in Munising to the late Ronald and Marilynn (Matson) Graves. Steve fell in love with the outdoors at a young age and his passion for hunting and fishing was ignited by his grandpa Matson. Steve began working in...
Charles R. Braunshausen
Jun 10, 2026
AuTrain
Charles Braunshausen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 10, 2026, at 89 years old. He was born on July 18, 1936, in Maywood, Illinois, to the late William and Agnes Braunshausen. His life was a tapestry of love, service, and laughter, woven together with threads of kindness and humor...
Marilyn Milatovich
Jun 6, 2026
Munising
Marilyn “Teenie” (McNally) Milatovich, age 93, of Munising, died at her home with her daughter by her side and under the care of North Woods Home Hospice on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born in Munising on September 25, 1932 the ninth of twelve children to the late Thomas and Inez (Carr) McNally. Marilyn attended Wm. G. Mather High...
Daniel C. Slee
Jun 5, 2026
Daniel C. Slee, age 75, of Harvey, died Friday, June 5, 2026 at Medilodge of Munising. He was born on October 23, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Johnson) Slee. Dan grew up in Lansing and played baseball for the Everett High School where he graduated from in 1968. Dan had a love of the outdoors...
Randal G. Rockhill
Jun 4, 2026
Chatham
Randal “Randy” Rockhill, age 77, of Chatham and formerly of Munising, died unexpectedly at his home of a cardiac event on Thursday evening, June 4, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ralph and Shirley (Hartman) Rockhill. Randy was a star pitcher on the Taylor Northeast 1961Little League State Championship Team. He was...
Rita Niemi
Jun 1, 2026
Rita Niemi, age 73, of Sundell died surrounded by loved ones late Monday evening, June 1, 2026 at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice. She was born on July 3, 1952 in Marquette to the late Edward and Gladys (Truckey) Tyner. Rita grew up in Limestone and attended school in Traunik and then...
Marjorie Ann Travis
May 31, 2026
Chatham
Marjorie “Marge” Ann Travis, age 90, of Chatham, died Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Medilodge of Munising. She was born on January 16, 1936 in Lake Forest, Illinois to the late Chester and Vivian (Pester) Heroff. Marge grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from South High School. She met Marion Junior “Jack” Travis and they were married...
Dale A. Cornish
May 30, 2026
Dale A. Cornish, age 70, of Wetmore, died following a brief illness on Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2026 at UPHS in Marquette. He was born in Munising on December 3, 1955 to the late Fred and Edna (Stigall) Cornish, Sr. Dale grew up in Wetmore and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1974. He married Patty Saylor and...
Karen Brzys
May 29, 2026
Karen A. Brzys, a.k.a. The Agatelady, age 72, of Grand Marais, died following an accident at her home on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1954, in Detroit to Earl and Beatrice (Kane) Penegor. Karen grew up in Redford Township and graduated from Redford Union High School in 1972. Throughout her childhood, her summers were spent...
Walter "Wally" Albert Schultz
May 27, 2026
Walter Albert Schultz, age 80 of Munising, died surrounded by loving family from his long battle with dementia at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette on May 27th 2026. ‘Wally’ was born on April 19th, 1946 in LaCrosse Wisconsin to Raymond and Genevieve (Perhai) Schultz.
Wally spent his childhood in Duluth MN, Wausau WI, and eventually Escanaba where he graduated...
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