Obituaries

May 29, 2019

Munising

Jennie J. Usimaki, age 100, of Munising, died Wednesday evening, May 29, 2019 at Medilodge of Munising.  She was born on April 2, 1919 in Ramsay, Michigan to the late Antti and Alli (Aho) Moksy.  Jennie grew up in Rumley, and was the last surviving member of the graduating class of 1937 from Rock River Township...

May 20, 2019

Shingleton

Marsha Carole Shubert, age 72, of Shingleton, Michigan, died unexpectedly in the Emergency Room of Munising Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 20, 2019 following complications from a congenital heart defect.  She was born on January 18, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George and Mary (Summers) Ronnback.  Marsha grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and graduated...

May 19, 2019

Eben Junction

Isaac Sulo Puro, age 87, of Eben Junction, died late Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2019 at the Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan.  He was born in Munising on October 25, 1931 to Arvid and Lempe (Cortes) Puro.  Isaac grew up in Eben and graduated from Eben High School.  He served in the U.S....

May 17, 2019

Munising

Daniel “Danny” Lee DeLisle, age 75, of Munising, died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Friday, May 17, 2019.  He was born on August 15, 1943 in Munising, Michigan to Roy and Dolly (Cormier) DeLisle.  Danny grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School.  He joined the U.S. Air Force...

May 9, 2019

Rosemary (Iliff) Potter passed away on May, 9, 2019 after a long battle with atherosclerosis. As in life, Rosemary faced the disease with determination and courage.  She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Edward J. Potter Jr., their children Cindy Lawson of Spokane, Washington, Troy R. Potter (Anne-Marie) of St. Johns, Michigan, and Edward J. Potter III, of  ...

May 1, 2019

Munising

Betty E. Livermore, age 94, of Munising, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at UP Health Systems – Marquette. She was born on May 27, 1924 in Chatham, Michigan to the late Arvid and Jenny Hill. In her younger years, Betty enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. She had lived Montana and Arizona for many years before moving...

Apr 30, 2019

Eben Junction

Gordon “Gordy” Lee Nykanen, age 65, of Eben Junction, passed April 30, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family and North Woods Home Hospice.

Gordy was born to Edwin and Irene (Hinstala) Nykanen March 15, 1954, in Marquette, MI.  Gordy grew up on Magnum Road in Harvey, MI.  He graduated from...

Apr 24, 2019

Munising

Richard E. “Dick” Oas, age 91, of Munising, died late Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born on May 19, 1927 in Munising, MI to the late Edmund and Elila (Wilson) Oas. Dick grew up in Munising and attended Wm. G....

Apr 20, 2019

Christmas

Paul W. Knuttila, age 79, of Christmas, died at his home early Saturday morning, April 20, 2019 under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born on July 22, 1939 in Munising to the late Waino and Dorothy (Sinervo) Knuttila.  Paul grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather...

Apr 8, 2019

Escanaba / Munising

Robert “Bob” Wallace, age 82, of Escanaba and formerly of Munising, died early Monday morning, April 8, 2019 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.  He was born on November 25, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Lorne and Beatrice (Bradley) Wallace.  Bob graduated from Redford High School and attended Wayne State University before serving...

Apr 7, 2019

Munising

Maynard Jerome Robbins, Jr., age 80, of Munising, died late Sunday morning, April 7, 2019 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan.  He was born in Munising, Michigan on September 3, 1938 to the late Maynard and Emma (Kaminsky) Robbins.  Maynard graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1956.  He then entered...

Apr 7, 2019

PATTY WHEELER RAY 1937-2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Patty Ray announces her passing in Christmas, MI on April 7, 2019 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  Patty was born November 11, 1937 in Ashland, KY, the daughter of the late Arlie and Beatrice Wheeler.

Apr 6, 2019

Marquette

James “Jake” Niemi, age 62, of Marquette, died early Saturday morning, April 6, 2019 at Medilodge in Munising following a courageous five-month battle with brain cancer.  He was born on June 12, 1956 in Marquette to Eero and Katherine (Dale) Niemi.  Jake grew up in Marquette and graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1974.  He...

Apr 1, 2019

AuTrain

Gwen McCollum, age 93, of AuTrain, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at her family’s home in AuTrain, under the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice.  She was born on January 31, 1926 in Munising, MI to the late Harry and Hildur (Oas) Olson.  Gwen graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in the...

Mar 23, 2019

Trenary

Craig Alan Nordness, age 69, of Trenary, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at U.P. Health Systems – Marquette, following a brief illness.  He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 11, 1949 to Jerome and Iris (Flick) Nordness.  Craig graduated from Cambridge High School.  He then entered into the United States Air Force and worked as...

Mar 16, 2019

Limestone

Bernard “Bernie” Paul DeRoche, age 66, of Limestone, died following a brief illness on Saturday afternoon, March 16, 2019 at UPHS Marquette.  He was born in Marquette, Michigan on October 2, 1952 to the late Bernard and Shirley (Boucher) DeRoche.  Growing up in Marquette, Bernie and his family were members of St. Michael Church and he...

Mar 14, 2019

Chatham

William M. Woimanen, age 81, of Chatham, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2019, the same home he was born in over 81 years ago.  He was born there on December 7, 1937 to the late Oscar and Sarah (Santaholma) Woimanen.  Bill graduated from Eben High School in 1955.  In his younger years,...

Mar 10, 2019

Munising

Millicent “Millie” Dunn, age 88, of Munising, died at the Munising Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2019.   She was born on March 1, 1931 in Marquette, Michigan to the late Charles and Greta (Masters) Trombley.  The family moved to Munising when Millie was two and she grew up in town.  Millie attended Wm. G. Mather...

Mar 7, 2019

Munising

Starr G. “Barney” Deibert, age 72, lifelong Munising resident, died at his home following an unexpected illness on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  He was born on January 1, 1947 in Munising to Alton and Ramona (Kjellin) Deibert.  Barney attended Wm. G. Mather High School and was in the Class of 1965.  He worked as a field...

Mar 6, 2019

Munising

Ronald John Miron, age 83, of Munising, died following a brief illness on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2019 at the Trillium House in Marquette, Michigan.  He was born on June 25, 1935 in Munising to your the late Lenhart and Florence (Korpela) Miron.  Ron graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1953 and then earned...