Obituaries

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...

May 9, 2023

Nancy E. Cook, age 80, of Munising, died early Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023 while surrounded by her family at UPHS - Marquette.   She was born in Detroit on March 22, 1943 to Lawrence and Alice (Wilbur) Hebert.  When Nancy was around the age of twelve, the family moved back to her parent’s hometown of Munising.  She graduated from...

May 3, 2023

Mary “Lou” Zech (née Maki), age 75, passed away on May 3, 2023 at her home in Park Ridge, Illinois surrounded by her family. She was born on July 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of John William Maki and Florence Alice Johnson. Her mother passed away when she was six years old. She was raised by John and...

May 3, 2023

Arthur "Art" Hagerty, a loving husband, dedicated father, and WWII veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 3, 2023 at the Munising Memorial Hospital at the age of 102.  He was born on June 10, 1920 in Bristol, IN and raised there. During WWII, Art bravely served in the US Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.  He participated...

May 3, 2023

Laurie Ann Howard, age 60, died unexpectedly, but peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Jonesville, Michigan. Laurie was born on August 31, 1962 in Munising to Jerry and Beverly Howard.  Laurie grew up in Van Meer and graduated from Munising High School.  She later moved to Maine where she raised her three children.

Laurie found joy...

Apr 27, 2023

Ryan Thomas Radloff, age 42, of Munising, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  He was born in Munising on February 20, 1981 to Larry and Sue (Putvin) Radloff.  Ryan grew up in Munising and graduated from Munising High School in 1999.  While in high school, he participated in Mustang football, basketball, and golf.  Ryan enjoyed...

Apr 21, 2023

Bruce William Nash, age 61, of Antioch, Tennessee with childhood connections to Munising and Gwinn, died on Friday evening, April 21, 2023 at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.  He was born on February 20, 1962 in Munising, the first born of Bill and Patty (Bowerman) Nash.  Growing up in an Air Force family, he lived around the country...

Apr 20, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce that our dear sister and grandmother, Linda (Prato) Depew, has passed away after a short illness at the Maryhill Manor nursing home in Niagara, Wisc. on April 20th, 2023. She was 82 years old.

Linda was born the eldest of three children to Kenneth and Vida Prato of Munising, Mich....

Apr 10, 2023

Deerton

Jonathan E. “Jon” Ritari, age 42, of Deerton, died unexpectedly Monday, April 10, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Marquette, MI on October 24, 1980 to Peter G. and Tina (Dale) Ritari.  Jon grew up in Deerton and attended school in Marquette.  He started his employment with Marquette Fence Company in his late teens...