Obituaries

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...

Apr 11, 2021

Louise Ann Zielinski, age 85, of Boot Lake, passed away at her home on Sunday afternoon, April 11, 2021 under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice following a long battle with ALS.  She was born on May 9, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Mary (Zwinikas) Schmalholz.  Louise graduated from Milan High School in...

Mar 30, 2021

Munising

Leo T. MacArthur, age 80, of Munising, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.  He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Colin and Laura “Louvima” (McKenzie) MacArthur on February 27, 1941.  Leo graduate from high school in Sault Ste. Marie in 1960. ...

Mar 29, 2021

Munising

Marilyn C. DesArmo, age 89, of Munising, died unexpectedly Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Long Island, New York on July 19, 1931 to the late Charles and Carrie Miller.  Marilyn raised her children in New York, before moving to Munising.  She loved life, family, talking, naps in the sun, working...

Mar 28, 2021

AuTrain

Helen “Dolly” Szafran, age 95, of AuTrain and formerly of Detroit, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 7, 1926 to the late Domingo and Dolly Nieto.  She lived in Hershey, Pennsylvania before moving back to Detroit area at a young age.  Dolly worked as the...

Mar 23, 2021

Gwinn

Rodney Matthew Schultz, age 75, of Gwinn, MI, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021.

Rod was born in Marquette, MI, on March 17th, 1946, to Raymond and Aino (Olli) Schultz. He grew up as their only child in Sault Ste Marie, MI.

Rod was...

Mar 22, 2021

Marquette / Trenary

Doyle A. Bush, age 63, of Marquette and formerly of Trenary, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Bayside Village in L’Anse.  He was born on August 24, 1957 in Escanaba, MI to the late Harry Bush and Alice Fetterhoff. Doyle grew up in Trenary before moving to Marquette where he received special educational...

Mar 15, 2021

Grand Marais

Gustav “Gee” Petruske, Jr., age 84, of Grand Marais, Michigan died suddenly on Monday, March 15, 2021 in Grand Marais.  He was born on September 24, 1936 in Hazel Park, Michigan to Gustav and Kathleen (Coburn) Petruske.  He graduated from Mt. Clemons High School in 1954.  Gee enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps in October...

Mar 15, 2021

Munising

Warren Charles Dwight, age 69, of Munising, Michigan died at UP Health System Marquette early Monday morning, March 15, 2021 following compounded complications of a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 2, 1952 in Tupper Lake, New York to the late Rolland “Bud” and Jane (Gonyea) Dwight.  Warren grew up in New York and graduated...

Mar 10, 2021

Munising / Clinton Township, MI

William “Bill” Whippen, Jr., age 60, of Clinton Township, Michigan and formerly of Munising, died March 10, 2021 at his home.  He was born on November 11, 1960 and was the son of William and Janet (Berg) Whippen.  Bill grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School.  He...

Feb 28, 2021

Paul Krejci, 60 years of age, Deerton, Michigan, died on February 28th in his home surrounded by his loving wife, Gail Krejci and dog Lucky.

Paul is survived by his wife Gail Krejci, sons Joshua and Aaron (wife Jennifer), grandchildren Angelina, Jaden, Gabriel, Zeke, Janae and Jacob; mother, Edith Courtney (Mike), sisters Julie Wagner and Cheryl Krejci,...

Feb 28, 2021

Gloria G. Brown, age 59, of Munising, died under the loving care of her husband and North Woods Hospice late Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 following an eighteen-month illness.  Gloria was born on June 4, 1961 in Sioux City, Iowa to Wendell and Donna (Mannion) Lower.  She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School.  Gloria...

Feb 20, 2021

Donald C. Johnson, Sr., age 87 of Rumely and formerly of Munising, died on Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021 at Medilodge while surrounded by his family. Born in Chatham, Michigan on May 30, 1933 to Carl and Martha (Hallstrom) Johnson, Don grew up helping on the family farm. Throughout his entire life, he was a kind and humble man....

Feb 19, 2021

Munising

Don Benjamin Corp age 88, of Munising, passed into the arms of the Lord Friday February 19, 2021. Don Corp was a local icon and living legend, who embodied leading by example. Ambitious and grateful, he embraced every aspect of life with compassion and enthusiasm.

Don was born in Gros Cap, MI on March...

Feb 17, 2021

Ed Mattson, of Munising MI, died February 17, 2021.  He is survived by:  his beloved wife of almost 55 years, Jean; three children, Julie (Gary) Hahn of Portage, MI; Eddie (Ann) Mattson of Iron Mountain, MI; Matt Mattson of Munising Michigan; and 10 much beloved grandchildren – E.J., Emily, Frankie, Anthony, Noah, Lori, Jacob, Isabelle, Kate, and Trey; siblings...

Feb 15, 2021

Munising lost a loving, and dedicated community member on February 15, 2021 when DanielBoucher died after a courageous battle with Covid-19.

Dan was born January 29th, 1960, to the late Larry & Ruthann (Wilson) Boucher. He was raised in Munising and graduated from Mather High School in 1978. During his high school years, he participated in several...

Feb 14, 2021

Please join in celebrating Chuck Johnson's life.  His memorial will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham.  The cemetery is located in the Chatham area off of M-94 on Samuelson Road.  (Samuelson Road is the road that takes you to the Chatham Ski Hill.)

Charles E. “Chuck” Johnson,...

Feb 14, 2021

Barry Johnson, age 45, of Munising, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 surrounded with love by his family at the Spectrum Health’s Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI following medical complications.  He was born on April 19, 1975 in Munising to his wonderful parents, Robert and Debbie (Kroupa) Johnson.  Growing up with his siblings and friends they were always out...

Feb 14, 2021

Gladys M. (Gamble) Dolaskie passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 14, 2021 at Harbour View Assisted Living in Munising, MI.  Glady was born in Van Meer, MI, on February 25, 1922, the eldest daughter of Harold and Pheby (Courter) Gamble.  After graduating from Mather High School in 1940, Glady and Tom Dolaskie were married on Oct 25, 1940.  While...