Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Brian Andrew Wright, age 43, of Rumely, died unexpectedly at his home following a brief illness on Saturday evening, December 31, 2022.  He was born on October 3, 1979 in Midland, Michigan to Gary and Diane (Cable) Wright.  Brian grew up in Midland and worked in numerous restaurants in lower Michigan.  He was an excellent cook and respected by...

Dec 23, 2022

Cherice “Cheri” Kathryn Hays, 67, of Stewartville, MN, was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world suddenly on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Methodist Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1955 in Munising, MI to George “Ray” and Nancy (Flynn) Morrison. Cheri lived in Munising, MI until 1967, and then spent the rest...

Dec 23, 2022

Munising

Deborah “Debbie” (Truckey) Servia, age 61, of Munising, died with her children by her side at Munising Memorial Hospital on Friday morning, December 23, 2022, following a lengthy respiratory illness.  She was born on May 23, 1961 in Jackson, MI and in November of 1961, she was adopted by her loving parents, Willard “Bill” and Maryrene...

Dec 22, 2022

Daniel William Artibee of Munising, Michigan, passed away on December 22, 2022 after a heroic battle with cancer at the age of 80 under the compassionate care and supervision of his wife as well as North Woods Hospice, peacefully in their home.  Dan was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula to Louis “Luke” and Bernice (Miller) Artibee on...

Dec 20, 2022

Thomas Hannan Luckey III, 83, of Munising, Michigan, died on December 20, 2022, in Belém, Brazil, after a 7-year battle with stage 4 prostate cancer. He and his wife, Marion, were midway through a long-awaited cruise down the Amazon River when he fell ill and was transferred to Hospital Beneficente Portuguesa, where he passed two weeks later.

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Dec 20, 2022

Linda S. Cotey, age 73, of Munising, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  She was born on August 22, 1949 in Munising to the late Lewis and Edith (Nybeck) DesJardins.  Linda grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1967.  She worked at Wieland’s Restaurant and at the...

Dec 10, 2022

Oliver “Ollie” Edward Eltzroth, age 64, of 304 w. Superior Street, Munising, died at his home under the care of loved ones and North Woods Hospice on Saturday morning, December 10, 2022.  He was born on June 11, 1958 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Isabelle (Miller) Eltzroth.  Ollie grew up in Wabash and graduated from Wabash...

Dec 8, 2022

Agnes Ann Algoe, age 63, of the Whispering Pines Willow Creek Assisted Living Home in Escanaba, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 8, 2022 when out with her friends.  She was born on June 16, 1959 in Flint, Michigan to the late George and Marjorie (MacLeod) Algoe.  As the only daughter in the family, Aggie was always special.  Her simple...

Dec 7, 2022

Dianne K. Wieczorek, age 69, of Munising, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  She was born July 19, 1953 in Brighton, Michigan to the late Thomas and Maxine Louk.  Dianne graduated from high school in Detroit.  She married Frank Wieczorek and together they raised their four children.  They moved their growing family to the U.P. in...

Dec 4, 2022

Betty L. (Logan) Goewey of Aurora, Illinois, aged 86, passed from this world and into the glory and the presence of her Lord and King, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 23, 1936, Betty was the oldest of three children born to Robert and Miriam (TuTu) Logan. She attended...

Dec 1, 2022

Munising

Nancy E. Syers, age 76, of Munising, died Thursday morning, December 1, 2022 at UP Health Systems Marquette following a lengthy illness.  She was born on April 30, 1946 in Munising, to the late Willard and Viola (Johns) Syers, Sr.  Nancy enjoyed ice fishing, snowmobiling, caring for her plants, and reading Steven King and mystery novels. ...

Nov 29, 2022

Marian R. DeVault, age 79, of Munising, MI and formerly of Chatham, MI and Auburn Hills, MI, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at UP Health Systems Marquette surrounded by loving family following a lengthy illness.  She was born on July 25, 1943 in Pontiac, MI to the late Armond and Ruth (Busch) Pace.  Marian grew up in Keego Harbor...

Nov 23, 2022

Lois Sue Planthaber (nee Maki), 65, of Chicago, IL passed away surrounded by the comfort and love of her family the morning of November 23, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Michael Planthaber, loving children, Michael J. Planthaber Jr., Jori (Tom) Smith, Juline (Aaron) Patlan, sweet and beloved grandchildren, Leah, Willow,...

Nov 20, 2022

Cassaundra Joyce Purple, age 30, of Grand Marais, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, November 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1992 in Marquette to Gerald “Jerry” and Mikki (Ward) Purple.  Cassaundra grew up in Grand Marais and was a member of the Burt Township Class of 2010.   She was lovingly known around town by...

Nov 17, 2022

Beverly “Babe” Bayne Strand, age 90, of Munising, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Eastwood Nursing Home in Negaunee following a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s dementia.  Bev was born on July 26, 1932 in Flint, Michigan, the youngest child of Orpheus and Lucille (Myers) Bovan.  When she was young, her mother died and the family...

Nov 8, 2022

Gladstone/Eben

James “Jim” W. Sipila, Sr., age 81, of Gladstone and formerly of Eben Junction, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, November 8, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.  He was born on September 21, 1941 in Marquette to the late Werner and Lydia (Wiitanen) Sipila.  Jim graduated from Eben High School in 1960 and played...

Nov 2, 2022

Munising

Stella Debelak, age 90, of Munising, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Munising Memorial Hospital following a several month illness.  She was born May 27, 1932, in Melstrand, Michigan the tenth of eleven children to the late John and Veronica (Zurovski) Klosowski.  While at a concert with her parents, she met talented accordion player, Richard Debelak. ...

Oct 29, 2022

Michele Ann Hayward, age 60, of Mackinaw City and formerly of Munising, died on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie following a lengthy illness.  She was born on October 9, 1962 in Kincheloe, Michigan to the late James and Iris (McClellan) Manolakis.  Michele grew up in Seney and then attended Northern Michigan University.   She managed...

Oct 29, 2022

Geraldine Mae Methot, age 92 passed away at the Brook of Grayling, October 29th, 2022. She was born in Detroit on April 22nd, 1930. She grew up in Southgate, Michigan and attended Wyandotte Roosevelt High School. After Nurses Training at Harper Hospital, she married Arnold (Tiny) Methot  on May 1st, 1954. Over time, they resided in Wyandotte, Michigan, AuTrain,...

Oct 29, 2022

Norman Clifford Geiger, age 81, of Grand Marias, died late Saturday morning, October 29, 2022 under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice at his home.  He was born on January 7, 1941 in Elsie, Michigan to Clifford and Wilma (Woodard) Geiger.  Norm grew up in Elsie and graduated from Elsie High School in 1959.  During...