Obituaries
Sadie Elizabeth Benson
Aug 30, 2025
Sadie Elizabeth Benson, age 74, of Eben Junction, died under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice at her home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1951 in Marquette to the late Leonard and Vera (Beaudry) Holm. Sadie grew up in south Marquette and graduated from Marquette High School. She was a...
Scott David Mellon
Aug 28, 2025
Scott David Mellon, age 62, of Christmas died on August 28, 2025 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 21, 1963 to Beverly (Gering) and David Mellon in Grand Haven. The family moved to Iron Mountain and then Munising. Scott graduated from Munising High School in 1981. Bev married...
Jakob William Bowerman
Aug 23, 2025
Jakob William Bowerman, age 13, of Marinette, died on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin after succumbing to injuries due to a tragic drowning that took place on August 20th in Marinette. Jakob was born on September 1, 2011 in Marquette, Michigan to Taylor Singer and Drew Bowerman. He grew up in Munising...
Leonard A. Novak
Aug 20, 2025
Leonard Allen Novak Grand Marais, Michigan August 23, 1947 ---- August 20, 2025
Artist, Leonard (Len) Allen Novak, 77, of Grand Marais, Michigan, died August 20, 2025, in the lake he loved and revered, Lake Superior.
Len was best known for his big smile, hearty laughter and his fun way of introducing himself; “Hi, I’m Len Novak,” as he’d extend his hand....
James "Jim" D. Depew
Aug 17, 2025
James “Jim” Donlin Depew, 88, of Newberry, passed away on August 17th, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey with his devoted family by his side.
Born on August 5th, 1937, in Munising to Bertha (Hixon) and Willard Depew, Jim grew up with four siblings in the little city, which he always held dear to his heart. Jim knew the...
Lloyd Storm
Aug 14, 2025
Lloyd Raymond Storm, 79, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on August 14, 2025. He was born in Trenary, Michigan to the late Harold and Eleanor (Taylor) Storm. Lloyd lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness that left a lasting impact on everyone he met.
Lloyd was a proud graduate of William G. Mather High School in Munising, Michigan, before...
Mary Elizabeth (Ogden) Capogrossa
Aug 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Ogden Capogrossa, age 71, of Grand Marais, died at her home on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by love and her family. She was born Sept 15, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and resided in Lafayette Louisiana until graduating from high school. Her family spent summers in her mother’s (Janet Mulligan Ogden) hometown of Grand Marais MI.
After graduating...
Wayne William St. Martin
Aug 6, 2025
Wayne William St. Martin, age 85, of Munising, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at UPHS – Marquette following an unexpected illness. He was born in Munising on September 26, 1939 to the late Bill and Dolly (Chartier) St. Martin. Wayne grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1960. He entered the U.S. Coast...
Virginia Ann (Cotey) Cota
Aug 5, 2025
Virginia Ann (Cotey) Cota, age 82, of Munising, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Monday, August 5, 2025. Virg was born on January 5, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, the second of seven children to the late Joseph and Lillian (St. Amour) Cotey. When she was young, the family moved to Munising and lived in the home her...
Lisa Marie (Hase) Hebert
Aug 3, 2025
Lisa Marie (Hase) Hebert, age 67, of Munising, died following a lengthy illness at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on August 9, 1957 in Munising, the sixth out of eight children to the late Donald and Lorraine (Lukowski) Hase, Sr. Lisa grew up in Munising and attended Wm. G. Mather High School. She married Scott...
Wilhelmine "Wilma" Savola
Jul 22, 2025
Escanaba / Trenary
Wilhelmine “Wilma” Savola, age 87, of Escanaba and formerly of Trenary came face to face with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 under the loving care of her husband, LakeHouse staff, and UPHS – Hospice in Escanaba. She was born in Köln, Germany on December 24, 1937 to Joseph and Maria (Jahtzen)...
Margaret Ann Chaltry
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Ann Chaltry, age 96, of Munising died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1928 in Munising to Raymond and Pearl (Varino) Hinz. Margaret had a childhood filled with sadness when her mother died during childbirth of her third child leaving Raymond with two small children. Margaret grew up with...
Eleanor Ann Brisson
Jul 7, 2025
Limestone
Eleanor Brisson of Limestone died tragically due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 7, 2025.
Born Eleanor Ann Mannisto on June 29, 1936, to Matt and Martha (Jokinen) Mannisto of Chatham, Michigan, Ellie attended grade school in Chatham and was a 1954 graduate of Eben High School. She attended Northern Michigan College (NMU) and graduated with a B.S....
William Thomas Rousseau, Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
William Thomas Rousseau, Jr., age 61, of Munising, died unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2025. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on February 6, 1964 to William “Bill” and Judith (Johnson) Rousseau, Sr. Will participated in Munising Mustang football, basketball and golf. He graduated from Munising High School in 1982 and always enjoyed class reunions with his friends....
Frances "Frannie" M. Hakkola
Jul 4, 2025
Eben Junction
Frances “Frannie” Margaret Hakkola, age 76, or Eben Junction died Friday, July 4, 2025 at her home under loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice. She was born on February 24, 1949 in Munising to the late Albert and Florence (McNamara) Charlebois. Frannie grew up in Chatham and graduated from Eben High School in 1967. She moved...
Anita Witt
Jul 3, 2025
Munising
Anita Witt, age 61, of Munising and formerly of Richmond, Michigan died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born in Detroit, to Seigfried and Roberta (Samet) Wachtel. Anita graduated from Richmond High School where she played the flute in the band and was an outstanding track athlete. Anita attended community college for a short time before earning her bachelor's...
Herman Eli Tester
Jun 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Herman Eli Tester
January 7, 1935 – June 26, 2025
With love and gratitude, we remember the life of Herman Eli Tester, who passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 90.
Herman was born in Shiawassee County, Michigan, to Percy and Iva Mary (Shoup) Tester. He grew up in Morris and graduated from Morris High...
Cheryl Anne Smith
Jun 25, 2025
Munising
Cheryl Anne Smith, age 74, of Munising and formerly of Sterling Heights, died early Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025, at UPHS in Marquette following a bravely fought five-year battle with cancer, fiercely determined to never give up hope for a cure.
Cheryl was born in Ocala, Florida on March 20, 1951, to Jack and Barbara (Hefner) Chaffin. When she was five...
Ronald L. Erickson, Sr.
Jun 22, 2025
Ronald L. Erickson, Sr., age 80, of Chatham, died Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Marquette, Michigan. He was born on April 7, 1945 in Munising to the late Richard and Lucille “Dolly” (Passinault) Erickson. Ron graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1963. He entered the United States Army in May of 1964 and was part of the 101st...
Susan Kay Compton Hancock
Jun 20, 2025
Susan Kay Compton Hancock
January 23, 1954 – June 20, 2025
Susan Kay Compton Hancock, born on January 23, 1954, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2025, at the age of 71, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Sue was born and raised in Munising, Michigan, where she grew up on “Diaper Alley,” surrounded by the beauty of the Upper Peninsula...
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