Obituaries

Jul 7, 2023

Munising

Dr. Walter R. Olson, M.D., F.A.C.S., age 98, of Munising, died Friday morning, July 7, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family.  He was born to the late Ernest and Else (Nygaard) Olson on November 25, 1924 in a small upper bedroom of his Aunt Marg’s farm house in Isabel Township, North...

Jul 5, 2023

Donald James Monette, age 88, passed Wednesday July 5th, 2023 in Munising, Michigan.  Don was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Stella Monette, wife Patricia, son Dean, brother Joe, sisters Jean Monette and Ruth Ann Cox.  He is survived by; his daughters Kelly Swette and Lynn Oshnock, his sons Douglas and Dan Monette, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren,...

Jul 4, 2023

Munising

William “Bill” J. Powell, age 76, of Munising, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Martin, South Dakota a place he loved to hunt with friends and ride his motorcycle.  He was born March 17, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jessie Anna Powell and James Dixon.  Bill’s early years...

Jun 30, 2023

Roland Nedeau, age 91, of Twin Lakes in Wetmore and Garden City, Michigan died with his family at his side at Munising Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 30, 2023 after a ten day illness.  Roland was born on June 28, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Raymond and Stella (Jankowiak) Nedeau.  He met and married Gloria Reffruschinni from Munising, Michigan. ...

Jun 29, 2023

Jennifer M. Hase-McGlone, age 43, of Traverse City, and formerly of Munising and Manistique, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Buckley, Michigan.  She was born on November 14, 1979 in Munising, Michigan, the daughter of Patricia (Hall) Aho and Paul Hase.   Jen moved to Manistique in third grade.  She played basketball and volleyball for the Emeralds and graduated in...

Jun 22, 2023

Munising

Daniel Tecumseh Singer III, age 31, of Munising and formerly of Fenton, MI, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at UP Health Systems – Marquette following years of complications due to an accident.  He was born in Pontiac, MI on November 18, 1991 to Daniel and Lisa (Monhead) Singer, Jr.  Daniel grew up in Fenton and was...

Jun 19, 2023

Menominee

Karen R. Burley, age 60, of Menominee, died at her home on Monday afternoon, June 19, 2023 under the loving care of her family and U.P. Health Systems Hospice.  She was born on May 17, 1963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the fourth of seven children to the late Edward and Carol (Clement) Buck.  Karen grew up in...

Jun 18, 2023

“On the early morning of June 18th, the world lost one of the most giving, sincere, and loving persons to ever walk this planet.  She brought up two children on her own, working at menial jobs, but those children never lacked for food, clothing, or love that one person could give.  I know, my name is Robert Belfry, I...

Jun 17, 2023

Frances “Fran” I. Case, a loving and devoted wife, mother grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away from respiratory complications on Saturday evening, June 17, 2023 at the Munising Memorial Hospital at the age of 87.  Born on May 13, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Louis and Ireta (Kane) Herald, Fran grew up in Westphalia where she...

Jun 13, 2023

James Howard Peterson, age 75, of Munising, died at his home on Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023 under the loving care of North Woods Hospice and his daughter.  Jim was born on December 27, 1947 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Howard and Kathleen “Kass” (Tallman) Peterson.  The family moved back to Munising when he was young, and Jim...

Jun 10, 2023

John Sebentsfeldt, age 67,  passed away on June 10, 2023 in the northwoods of UP Michigan.

John is survived by his wife Carmen of 36 years; and their 5 children: Carly (Robert), Luke, Leslie (Tylor), Camilo, and Lexie; mother Gladys Seefeldt; brothers Ted (Linda) and Jeff (Sharon), sister Nancy; grandchild Aaliyah, and many nieces and nephews. His...

Jun 1, 2023

Beverly Ann “Annie” Bowyer, age 88, of Ridge Road, died early Thursday morning, June 1, 2023 at her home.  She was born on November 7, 1934 in Eaton Rapids, MI to Robert and Alice (Smith) McManus and raised on the family farm.  Annie graduated from Eaton Rapids High School.  Following high school, she went to work at Michigan Bell as...

May 28, 2023

Peter G. Ritari, age 66, of Deerton, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  He was born on June 24, 1956 in Marquette to the late Carl and Helen (Penhale) Ritari.   Pete grew up in Marquette and at an early age fell in love with hunting and fishing.  He loved hot rodding and driving his Camaro...

May 28, 2023

Shelter Bay

Jody L. Mattson, age 68 of Shelter Bay, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  She was born in Marquette on May 10, 1955 to the late Gerald and Helen (Dupras) Chambers.  Jody grew up in Deerton and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in Munising in 1972.  She married her...

May 25, 2023

Daniel A. Charlebois, age 52, of Skandia, died early Thursday, May 25, 2023 in a car accident on his way to work.   Dan was born in Marquette, Michigan on April 12, 1971 to James and Gloria (Tyner) Charlebois.  He grew up in Chatham and graduated as a standout athlete and basketball player for the Superior Central Cougars in 1989. ...

May 24, 2023

Therese Ann Palomaki, age 93, of Munising, went home to be with her Lord and Savior late Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023 at the Munising Memorial Hospital.  She was born on September 29, 1929 in Spalding, Michigan to Wilfred and Albena (Laurin) Grondine.  Growing up and during high school, Therese worked at the post office, grocery store, and theater. ...

May 23, 2023

Geraldine “Gerry” Anderson age 81, of Eben Junction, died following a two-year illness on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.  She was born on July 27, 1941, the youngest of three children to Reinhold and Avis (Newell) Miller.  Gerry grew up on the family farm and graduated valedictorian from Oconto Falls High School in...

May 15, 2023

Jack Hubbard Jr. of Grand Marais, age 67, died suddenly at the Munising Memorial Hospital Monday, May 15.

Jack was born in Marquette, Michigan July 29, 1955, living most of his life in Grand Marais. Jack had passions, but none like the one for his kids and grandchildren, there was old Jack (Dad) and the new Jack...

May 14, 2023

David A. Rukkila of Manistique Township died suddenly, Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 7:21 A.M. at the age of 68.  David was born to Bill and Grace Rukkila.  David lived in Manistique for the past 10 years, previously living in California and Bull Head, Arizona.  He was raised in Munising and worked with the Johnson Brothers, Bob and Dick...

May 11, 2023

Harold C. "Jack" Boaz, PhD who split his time between AuTrain, MI and Benson, AZ, died on May 11, 2023 after complications from a nine week battle with the hospital from a serious fall.

He was born in Pana, IL to Harold C. and Evelyn (Morrison) Boaz, Sr. on May 20, 1934.  Harold joined the U.S. Marine...