Obituaries

Oct 17, 2020

Bernard M. Bugg, age 80, of Munising, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at UPHS following complications with an infection of COVID-19.  He was born on March 14, 1940 in Grand Marais, Michigan to the late Bernard V. and Saima (Olli) Bugg.  When Bernie was 10, his family moved to Munising.  He graduated from Wm. G. Mather in 1958.  Bernie...

Oct 14, 2020

Charlotte Lorraine Wapienik, age 93, of Marquette went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 14, 2020.  Charlotte was at home in the loving hands of her husband, Yosh, and their three loving daughters.She was born August 29, 1927 in Munising, Michigan to Harry “Chub” Burrows and Marion (Bowerman) Burrows. Charlotte graduated from William G. Mather High School...

Oct 10, 2020

Constance Joyce Stickling

(September 18, 1938 - October 10, 2020)

Connie Stickling, 82, of Golden, CO, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, October 10, Golden Pond Assisted Living Community after a courageous battle with cancer. Constance Joyce Flynn was born September 18, 1938 in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of David and Esther (Belfry) Flynn. She lived...

Oct 10, 2020

Jerry B. Kinnunen, age 84, lifelong Munising resident, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Medilodge in Munising following a long fight with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born on June 12, 1936 to Oscar and Lempi (Paasto) Kinnunen.  Jerry was active in sports growing up and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1954.  He attended Ferris...

Oct 9, 2020

Agnes Lenora Schierschmidt, age 82, of Munising, died early Friday evening, October 9, 2020 at Medilodge in Munising.  She was born in Melstrand on January 30, 1938 to William and Thelma (Robinson) Bower.  Agnes graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1956.  She worked at the Munising Co-op before marrying Edward “Buck” Schierschmidt on August 2, 1958.  Together...

Oct 7, 2020

Jack T. Tesch, age 75, of Christmas, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.   He was born on October 28, 1944 in Excelsior, Minnesota to Ralph and Shirley (Adams) Tesch.  Jack grew up in Lake Alice Township and graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1962.  He went to trade school where he learned how to...

Oct 1, 2020

Gary B. Virta, age 72, of Munising, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2020.  He was born in Munising on May 31, 1948 to the late Eugene and Doris (Harris) Virta.  Gary graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1966.  He enlisted into the U.S. Navy on April 21, 1967 and served in the Pacific during the Vietnam War. ...

Sep 19, 2020

Shirley Ann Thoune, age 88 of Munising, died early Saturday morning, September 19, 2020 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Stephenson, Michigan to Wilbert and Alice (Nelson) Winter.  Shirley grew up in Stephenson and graduated from Stephenson High School in 1950.  She married Alvin Joseph Thoune on July 19, 1952 and together they raised their three children. ...

Sep 18, 2020

Barbara Jean Whipple, age 90, of Munising and longtime resident of Hudson, Michigan, died late afternoon on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Medilodge in Munising.  She was born on November 5, 1929 in Adrian, Michigan to Okie and Sadie (Briggs) Case and grew up in Hudson.  She married Mahylon Whipple in 1948 and they raised their three children in...

Sep 17, 2020

Mary Theresa D’Elia, age 92, of Munising and longtime Woburn, Massachusetts resident was called Home on Thursday morning, September 17, 2020.  She was born the only child of Joseph and Theresa (Doherty) Corcoran on July 25, 1928 in Woburn.  Mary graduated from Woburn High School and worked at home before she married Ralph Vincent D’Elia in 1955.  Together they...

Sep 14, 2020

Life is beautiful.  Count your blessings.  That is the legacy that Kathy Fulcher left to her friends and family as she departed this world and entered into her heavenly kingdom by her strong faith on Monday morning, September 14, 2020 following a brief and unexpected illness.  She was born on June 2, 1959 in Munising to Marlin and Bonnie...

Sep 11, 2020

AuTrain

Fred Bark, age 85, of AuTrain Lake, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at Medilodge of Munising.  He was born on August 4, 1935 in St. Clair, Michigan to the late Cyril and Virginia (Stojanovich) Bark.  In 1945, his family moved to AuTrain, and began building the Bark Resort.  In 1950, the Bark Sawmill was opened, and...

Sep 11, 2020

Frank Joseph Stimac, Jr., age 86, of Munising, died Friday evening, September 11, 2020 at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born in Munising on April 16, 1934 to Frank and Albena (Shega) Stimac.  Frank participated in track during high school and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in...

Sep 10, 2020

Carl Edward Wrona II, age 62, of Munising passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday morning, September 10, 2020 following a courageous battle with a rare form of urothelial cancer.  He was born on February 26, 1958 in Marquette the son of the late Carl and Naomi (Sortore) Wrona.

Carl is survived by...

Sep 5, 2020

Wetmore / Morley, MI

Steven F. Almas, Sr., age 69, of Wetmore and Morley, MI, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at UP Health Systems – Marquette following a brief and unexpected illness.  He was born on June 26, 1951 in Lakeview, MI to the late Charles and Merie (Thurston) Almas.  Steve grew up in Morley on his...

Sep 2, 2020

Carol Sue Chartier, age 77, of Manistique, died following a lengthy illness on Wednesday morning, September 2, 2020 at Medilodge in Munising.  She was born in San Diego, California and lived throughout California, Nevada, Washington, and Michigan throughout her life.   Carol's work history included working at Timber Products in Munising and working for home health, and managing Hardees in...

Aug 28, 2020

Judy Gordon, age 77, of Eben Junction, Michigan and formerly of Grosse Ile, Michigan, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at her home under the loving care of her family and Northwoods Home Hospice, following a prolonged illness.  She was born on October 7, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Dorothy (White) Gale.  Judy graduated from Kimball...

Aug 28, 2020

Patricia Ann Walther, age 80, of AuTrain, went to join her Lord with her family present on Friday, August 28, 2020 at UPHS Marquette due to a tragic automobile accident.  Pat was born one of eight children to Wilbur James Seger and Agnes Marie (Rozek) Seger on February 27, 1940: however, she truly believed she was born on February...

Aug 27, 2020

Chatham

Arvo “Bernie” Takkinen, age 88, of Chatham, died unexpectedly from heart complications late Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 at UP Health System – Marquette.  He was born in the house he lives in on Takkinen Road on March 28, 1932 to Abel and Saima (Posa) Takkinen.  Bernie grew up working on the farm.  On June 28,...

Aug 23, 2020

Janice E. Downs, age 73, of AuTrain, died unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep at her home on Sunday morning, August 23, 2020.  Jan was born on February 18, 1947 in Adrian, Michigan to Irvin and Wavel (Russell) Enders.  She spent her first nine years in Adrian before her father’s employment took the family to Fairfield, Iowa.  Jan and...