Obituaries

Jan 19, 2018

Munising / Mansfield, OH

Christine Wappner, age 93, of Munising, Michigan and formerly of Mansfield, Ohio, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Crvenka, Yugoslavia, on October 22, 1924, to the late Jacob and Luisa (Schmitt) Paul.  During WWII, Christine’s family was moved from place to place, not always knowing where...

Jan 18, 2018

Loretta Ann Louis, age 90, of Munising, died following a brief illness on Thursday morning, January 18, 2018 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  Her story began on February 19, 1927 when a Sicilian family named Carmello and Concetta (Conti) Castrovinci who were living in Jersey City, New Jersey welcomed the birth of Loretta Ann Castrovinci. Loretta’s long and fruitful life...

Jan 18, 2018

Munising

Jean I. Morrison, age 83, of Munising, died at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice on Thursday, January 18, 2018.  She was born on September 29, 1934 in Munising to the late Vernon and Mary Louise (Longfield) Anderson.  Jean grew up in Brown’s Addition and attended Wm. G. Mather...

Jan 15, 2018

Munising

Amy Lynn Benson, age 32, of Muskegon and formerly of Munising, died unexpectedly at her home on January 15, 2018.  She was born and raised in Munising and graduated from Negaunee High School in 2004.   Amy was a talented bartender and worked at different bars throughout her career.  She loved helping people and was a kind...

Jan 15, 2018

O CAPTAIN! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done;…..“Captain” Oscar Oliver Froberg, age 84, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI after succumbing to advance stages of dementia.  He was born in Munising, MI on November 6, 1933 to Gertrude and Oliver Froberg.  Oscar graduated from Munising High School in 1951. ...

Jan 13, 2018

Munising

Gregory Allen “Havs” Haverkate, age 54, of Munising, died on Saturday evening, January 13, 2018, at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Greg was born on August 2, 1963, in Munising, Michigan, to Richard and Shirley (Paquette) Haverkate.  He grew up in Munising, raised by his parents Shirley and Paul Petosky.  As a youngster,...

Jan 13, 2018

Chatham

Albert A. Ikkala, age 97, of Chatham, died early Saturday morning, January 13, 2018 at the Rennes East Health Center in Peshtigo, Wisconsin.  He was born in Marquette, Michigan to Henry and Helmi (Jokinen) Ikkala.  Growing up, Albert helped on the family farm.  Al went to Eben High School where his nickname was Pat.  He ran...

Jan 10, 2018

Rabecca “Becky” Phillipson, age 46, of AuTrain, died unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, January 10, 2018 in Marquette, Michigan.  She was born on September 21, 1971 in Columbus, Wisconsin to Wilbur and Susan (Buss) Stark.  Becky grew up in Waterloo and attended Waterloo High School where she participated in forensics and the color guard.   Becky graduated from WHS in 1989.  ...

Jan 10, 2018

Phyllis Marie Brock, age 68, of Munising, died following a brief and unexpected illness on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at UPHS Marquette.   She was born in Manistique, Michigan to the late Philip “Bear” and Loretta (Deloria) Maynard.  Phyllis grew up in Munising and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1967.  She went to work at Kimberly Clark...

Jan 6, 2018

Munising

Sharon Marie Lovins, age 74, of Munising, died January 6, 2018 at Tendercare Health Center in Munising.  She was born on July 30, 1943 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Arthur and Lillian (Payment) Stephens.  Sharon attended Loretto Catholic Central High School in Sault Ste. Marie.  She then graduated from cosmetology school.  On June...

Jan 6, 2018

Chatham

Hellen A. Keskimaki, age 93, of Chatham, died early Saturday morning, January 6, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, Michigan.  She was born in Chatham on July 14, 1924 to the late Abel and Hilda (Lintula) Maki.  Hellen graduated from Eben High School in 1942.  During WWII, she worked in Detroit as...

Jan 1, 2018

Chatham

Leo H. Lammi, age 90, of Chatham, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at his home in Chatham.  He was born on October 22, 1927 in his family home in Chatham, Michigan to Finnish immigrants Matti and Helena (Niemi) Lammi.  He graduated from Eben High School and was “King of the class” in 1945.  Leo then enlisted...

Dec 31, 2017

Munising/Utica, MI

Mr. John "Jack" R. Linsky, of Utica, Michigan and formerly of Munising, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the age of 74 in the presence of his loving family. Jack was born to parents John and Anna Linsky on November 9, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan.

He grew up as...

Dec 29, 2017

Rumely

Onni Oswald “Ozzie” Salmi, age 90, of Rumely, died on Friday afternoon, December 29, 2017 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan.   Ozzie was born at the Salmi farm in Eben Junction, Michigan on May 12, 1927 to Andrew and Maria (Myllyla) Salmi.  Growing up on the farm, Ozzie helped with chores and enjoyed...

Dec 23, 2017

Marquette / Chatham

Clarita Luoma, age 91, of Marquette and formerly of Chatham, died on Saturday morning, December 23, 2017 at the Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette under the loving care of her family, the Brookridge staff, and U.P. Home Health and Hospice.  She was born in Munising on December 18, 1926 to Louis and Clara...

Dec 21, 2017

Chatham / Shelter Bay

JoAnn M. Haapala, age 81, of Chatham and formerly of Shelter Bay, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, December 21, 2017 in Chatham.   She was born on November 16, 1936 in Marquette Michigan to John and Bertha (Koskela) Martin.  JoAnn graduated from Eben High School’s Class of 1955.  She worked for a short time...

Dec 17, 2017

AuTrain

Michael Louis Moore, age 60, died following an accident in Greenville, SC on Sunday, December 17, 2017.   He was born on August 29, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to Cairl and Sally (Oxley) Moore.  Mike’s family moved to Marquette in 1968.  During high school, he participated on the swim team and spent his summers as a...

Dec 15, 2017

Munising

Arthur L. Normand, age 91, of Munising, died on Friday afternoon, December 15, 2017 at the Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan.  He was born on February 6, 1926 in Marquette to Arthur and Helen (Roberts) Normand.  After graduating from high school, Art joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1944...

Dec 14, 2017

Thomas S. Murdock, age 54, of Wetmore, died following a year long illness on Thursday afternoon, December 14, 2017 at UPHS Marquette.  He was born on May 22, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Stewart and Lois (Lundby) Murdock.  When Tom was eleven, the family moved to the Wetmore area and they owned and operated the Midway Cabins...

Dec 11, 2017

Munising

Gary Bradway, 75, of the Munising area, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at U.P. Health Systems in Marquette following a three year decline.

Born in Rochester, Indiana on August 24, 1942 to David and Loretta (Stubbs) Bradway, he was the eldest of three brothers.  Gary graduated from Akron High School in 1960 having...