Obituaries

May 31, 2021

Shirley H. Bruce, age 79, of Munising, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Monday, May 31, 2021.  She was born in Deerton, Michigan on June 4, 1941, the fifth of thirteen children to John and Wilma “Betty” (Craft) Monhead.   Raised in Deerton, Shirley attended school there.  She married Emil Warren Bruce on February 25, 1956 and...

May 30, 2021

Agnes “Aggie” St. Amour, age 87, of Munising, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  She was born on September 7, 1933 in Munising, Michigan to the late Henry and Laura (Tousignant) St. Amour.  Aggie graduated from Wm. G. Mather in 1951.  She then moved to California where she worked in an auto parts factory making...

May 27, 2021

Wayne Lee Brock, Sr., age 73, of Iron Mountain and formerly of Munising, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Dickinson County Hospital.  He was born in Munising, Michigan on April 10, 1948 to the late Harold and Irene (Graves) Brock.  Wayne who was a friend to all and lovingly known as “Chum” for this reason, grew up...

May 21, 2021

Shingleton

Douglas A. Gould, age 75, of Shingleton, died unexpectedly, Friday, May 21, 2021 at his son’s family home surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 19, 1946 in Munising to the late Joseph and Marie (Monroe) Gould.  Doug graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1964 and then attended Northern Michigan University for...

May 21, 2021

Trudy Lee Luukkonen, age 74, of Trenary, died Friday morning, May 21, 2021 at her home under the loving care of her family and UP Home Health and Hospice.  She was born on April 10, 1947 in Munising to William and June (Shepley) Niemi.  Trudy grew up in Trenary and was a cheerleader throughout high school.  She graduated from...

May 20, 2021

Joyce C. Laurich, age 86, of Marquette and formerly of Eben Junction, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the Trillium House in Marquette.  She was born on April 4, 1935 in Eben Junction to the late Ferdinand and Martha (Pellki) Laakso.  Joyce grew up in Eben and graduated from Eben High School in 1955.  She later went onto cosmetology...

May 18, 2021

Eben Junction

Helen Marion Maki, age 95, of Eben Junction, Michigan died Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.  She was born on July 18, 1925 in Knox Township, Wisconsin to the late Matt and Fina (Leppakorpi) Pokela.  Helen grew up in Brantwood, Wisconsin and graduated from Tripoli High School in 1942.  She...

May 17, 2021

Christmas

Doris M. Olson, age 79, of Christmas, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at UP Health Systems – Marquette following a brief illness with her daughter at her side.  She was born on February 6, 1942 in Albany, Oklahoma to the late Jim and Hatti (Briscoe) Newton.  Doris grew up in Olivehurst, California.  While her brother was...

May 17, 2021

Eben Junction

Patricia J. “Pati” Salmi, age 71, of Eben Junction, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Windy Ridge in Eben Junction under the loving care of her family.  She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on June 28, 1949 to the late William and Lucille (Weare) DesRoches.  Pati grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico until she was...

May 11, 2021

Barbara L. Grzybowski, age 89, of Eben Junction, MI and formerly of Athens, WI died early Tuesday morning, May 11, 2021 at U.P. Health Systems – Marquette following a brief illness.  She was born on August 22, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Louis and Dorothy (Brancheau) Uckley.  Barb graduated from Monroe High School and then worked in...

May 9, 2021

Munising

Andrea Everett, age 79, of Munising, died late Sunday evening, May 9, 2021 at Munising Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 30, 1941 in Munising to the late Wilbur and Miriam (Dolan) Fink.  Andrea graduated from Wm. G. Mather in 1959 and then for a short time attended business college. ...

May 6, 2021

Betty J. Edmondson, age 82, of Chatham, died late Thursday evening, May 6, 2021 at UPHS Marquette.  Betty was born in Melstrand, Michigan on September 2, 1938 to Ed and Rose (Cholo) Moore.  She met her childhood sweetheart, Jim Edmondson, at the age of thirteen, and years later, they married and started their family.  They were married forty-four years...

Apr 28, 2021

Francis “Fran” Ambrose Gariepy, age 91, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021 following a brief illness.  He was born in Munising, Michigan on February 04, 1930, the son of Henry and Emma (Gauthier) Gariepy. As a young man, Fran joined the Army in 1950. He honorably served our country from 1950-1953 during the Korean War. Once he...

Apr 24, 2021

Barbara G. Carberry, age 94, of Marquette and Munising, died Saturday morning, April 24, 2021 at Medilodge in Munising after living a long and independent, productive, and satisfying life.  Born in Munising on June 8, 1926 to Elson and Madeline (Weir) Carberry.  Barbara Carberry graduated in the Class of 1944 at the Wm. G. Mather High School.  She completed...

Apr 22, 2021

Darlene Marie Myjak, age 72, of Munising, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born in Marquette, Michigan on February 24, 1949 to the late Stanley and Mary (Colbus) Myjak.  Darlene graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in Munising and then attended Northern Michigan University.  She worked for many...

Apr 22, 2021

On Thursday, April 22, 2021, Peter Andrew Symon, loving husband, and proud father passed away at the age of 74. Pete was born on June 13, 1946 in Munising, MI and was the son of Charles and Barbara (Doolittle) Symon. Pete grew up in Munising and graduated from Mather High School in 1964. He was a single father to...

Apr 22, 2021

Charles Ahler, 86, of Kiva, MI passed quietly early Thursday morning, April 22, 2021 at Mission Point of Ishpeming.

He was born on June 26 of 1934 to Bernard and Helen (Wolf) Ahler in Burlington, WI.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Burlington before enlisting in the US Navy in 1953.  He served as an Electrician’s...

Apr 18, 2021

Christmas

William “Bill” Tussing, age 83, of Christmas, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Medilodge of Munising.  He was born in Munising on June 10, 1937 to the late Henry and Derilda (LaFave) Tussing.  Bill attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1955.  He earned a certificate from Coyne Electric and...

Apr 18, 2021

Kurt A. Hanson, age 59, of Munising, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home in Munising.  He was born on July 6, 1961 in Marquette, Michigan to the late Leonard and Hazel (McEachern) Hanson.  Kurt moved from Marquette with his family to Shelter Bay where they owned and operated the Pine Beach Grocery Store and he attended Deerton...

Apr 16, 2021

Sandra E. Gibbons, age, 47, of Christmas, died early Friday evening, April 16, 2021 at UPHS Marquette from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  She was born on February 27, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Mary (Goudreau) Gibbons.  Sandy was raised in the Central Upper Peninsula and graduated from Gwinn High School in 1992.  She had a...