Obituaries

Deborah McNeill

Deborah McNeill

Feb 8, 2024

Christmas

            Deborah “Deb” McNeill, age 68, of Christmas, died surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, February 8, 2024 at UPHS-Marquette following a brief illness.  She was born on October 29, 1955 in Mount Clemens, Michigan.  She was raised by her parents Celia O’Neil and Harry Matthes and grew up in the Detroit area.  Deb graduated...

Angela M. LeVeque

Angela M. LeVeque

Feb 7, 2024

Wetmore

Angela Marie (Casper) LeVeque, age 65, of Wetmore, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, under the care of her husband and North Woods Home Care and Hospice, with her husband and daughter at her side.  She was born on September 8, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Joseph Casper and the late Antonina “Annette” “Toni”...

Mike Salverson

Mike Salverson

Feb 5, 2024

Visitation will be at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising, Michigan on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. unitl 2:00 p.m.  Mike's funeral will begin at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will be in the spring. 

If you would like to help support the Salverson Family please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/mike-salverson to help.

C. Kay Balsiger

C. Kay Balsiger

Feb 4, 2024

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Kay as she is known, went to be with her Lord, her beloved daughter, and her infant son.

She was born on May 4, 1939 in Kenton, Ohio at the McKitrick Hospital. Kay was raised primarily by her parents who owned a truck stop, and she learned at an early age to be a good cook...

Mary Jean Humphrey

Mary Jean Humphrey

Jan 29, 2024

            Mary Jean Humphrey, age 77, of Gwinn and formerly of Munising, died under the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice at her home in Gwinn on Monday morning, January 29, 2024.   She was born on May 3, 1946 in Munising into the large family of the late Robert and Nellie...

Duane Kelly Hollingshead

Duane Kelly Hollingshead

Jan 23, 2024

            Duane Kelly Hollingshead, age 66, of Manistique, died at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.   He was born on August 29, 1957 in Manistique to Mervin and Carol (Losey) Hollingshead.  Duane grew up in Germfask and started school there.  The family moved to Lapeer, and he continued...

Rev. Leslie Niemi

Rev. Leslie Niemi

Jan 22, 2024

REV. LESLIE E. NIEMI

Leslie Edward Niemi was born on February 25, 1931, in Munising, Michigan to Edward and Pearl Niemi. He passed away on January 22, 2024, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Les always felt fortunate to have grown up in the Chatham-Eben area. He thought it was the most wonderful place to be. He graduated from Eben High School in...

James Walter Anderson

James Walter Anderson

Jan 14, 2024

James Walter Anderson passed away on Sunday January 14, 2024 at his winter residence in Sebring, Florida.  Jim was 88 years old.  The son of Spencer and Margaret (Sharron) Anderson.  He was born October 2,1935 in Munising, Michigan.  Over his lifetime Jim had several careers; He work at the Munising Bottle Works, Munising Wooden Ware and for over 35 years...

Brian K. Mellon

Brian K. Mellon

Jan 8, 2024

 

BRIAN KEITH MELLON, 62 of Menominee passed away on Monday January 8, 2024 at his home. Brian was born on June 5th, 1961 in Iron Mountain, MI to David and Beverly (Gering) Mellon. Brian graduated from Munising High School and went on to Northern Michigan University where he was a member of the football team, he was proud of...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ruby (Higby) Bruce

Cynthia "Cindy" Ruby (Higby) Bruce

Jan 6, 2024

             Cynthia Ruby (Higby) Bruce, age 71, of Munising, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at UP Health System – Marquette.  She was born on November 24, 1952 and was raised by her mother, June Higby, and grandmother, Rachel Higby.  Cindy went to school in Munising and waitressed at Weiland’s before moving to Delta County.  She lived in Escanaba for...

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Williams

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Williams

Jan 6, 2024

 

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Williams, age 85, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Boardman Lake Glens Assisted Living.

Betty Ann was born on July 2, 1938, in Marquette, Michigan, daughter of Glen Young and Pauline (Hayes) Wolf. She spent many summers with family in Marquette, Munising, and Beaver Basin...

Shannon A. Kee

Shannon A. Kee

Jan 6, 2024

           Shannon A. Kee, age 52, of Munising, died under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice on Saturday morning, January 6, 2024.  She was born in Munising on March 5, 1971, the daughter of Kay C. Kee.  Shannon grew up in Munising and started attending Bay Cliff when she was around three...

Sandra "Sandy" Kordish

Sandra "Sandy" Kordish

Dec 25, 2023

 

Christmas

            Sandra K. “Sandy” Kordish, age 71, of Christmas, died Monday, December 25, 2023 at Medilodge of Munising following a brief illness.  She was born on November 8, 1952 in Munising to the late John F. and Mary M. (Woodaz) Kordish.  Sandy grew up in Christmas and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School.  She...

Carl "CJ" Hamilla

Carl "CJ" Hamilla

Dec 20, 2023

Munising

            Carl J. “CJ” Hamilla, age 65, of Munising and formerly of Flint, MI, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home in Munising. Born on April 30, 1958, in Flint to the late Walter and Gwendolyn (Strand) Hamilla, Sr., CJ graduated from Flint Southwestern in 1976 and then attended Michigan Tech University. He worked for General Motors...

Gary Paul VanLandschoot

Gary Paul VanLandschoot

Dec 17, 2023

 

Gary Paul VanLandschoot passed away at home on December 17, 2023 at the age of 70, with loved ones at his side.

Born in Munising on October 22, 1953, to Jerome and Anne VanLandschoot, the 6th of 9 children. Gary was raised in Brown’s Addition in the family home he later purchased, within a few steps of the commercial...

Randy S. Gatiss

Randy S. Gatiss

Dec 17, 2023

 

Munising

Randy Gatiss, age 63, of Munising, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 17, 2023 while in Franklin, Wisconsin.

Randy was born February 1, 1960 in Munising, MI the fourth of eight children to Robert Bruce and Lois Marie (Mellin) Gatiss. Randy graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1978. He was married to Patty Horvat on September 4, 1982...

Connie Lynn Lacko

Connie Lynn Lacko

Dec 15, 2023

                Connie L. Lacko, age 69, of Shelter Bay, died following a brief illness on Friday afternoon, December 15, 2023 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.  She was born on April 9, 1954 in West Branch, Michigan.  Connie grew up there and graduated from High School in West Branch.  She raised her...

Martin "Mort" Hendrickson, Jr.

Martin "Mort" Hendrickson, Jr.

Dec 13, 2023

              Martin “Mort” William Hendrickson, Jr., age 96, of Munising, died at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born on November 13, 1927 in South Range, Michigan, one of Martin and Sigrid (Laajala) Hendrickson’s six children.  Mort was a two-time Veteran of the U.S. Army....

Linda Joyce Norman

Linda Joyce Norman

Dec 13, 2023

 

            Linda J. Norman, age 72, of Chatham, died Wednesday evening, December 13, 2023 at UPHS Marquette.   She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on April 24, 1951, the oldest of five daughters to Jerome “Joe” and Edna “Mickey” (McMillan) Peterson.  Growing up in a commercial fishing family, Linda and her family spent time...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Riley, Sr.

Charles "Chuck" Edward Riley, Sr.

Dec 12, 2023

Shingleton

 

          Charles E. “Chuck” Riley, Sr., age 79, of Shingleton, entered eternal life early Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023 at the Trillium House in Marquette surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 6, 1944 in Manistique, Michigan, and was lovingly adopted by Ernest and Hazel (Simmons) Riley.  He grew up on the family farm raising...