Obituaries

May 14, 2017

Munising

Elaine Florence Stangel, age 93, of Munising, died on Sunday evening, May 14, 2017 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising.  She was born on October 15, 1923 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Walter and Alma Stenzel.  Elaine graduated from Manitowoc High School.  She married her high school sweetheart, W.G. “Joe” Stangel, on February 24, 1945 while...

May 8, 2017

Munising

Darryl “Sluggo” Doucette, age 72, of Munising, died on Monday afternoon, May 8, 2017 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising.  He was born on June 9, 1944 in Munising, Michigan to the late Lloyd “Andy” and Elsie (Campbell) Doucette.  Darryl grew up in Munising on the West End and then Tannery Hill so he attended...

May 2, 2017

Grand Marais

Mary Marjorie (Gaylord) Bell died peacefully in her home in Grand Marais Michigan on May 2, 2017 at the age of 103.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rupert Bell.  Mary is survived by her five children; George Bell (Helen Picel), Dave Bell (Dianna Beach), Laura Picel (Charles Picel), Steve Bell, and Richard...

Apr 26, 2017

Munising

Evelyn J. Madigan, age 77, of Munising, died Wednesday afternoon, April 26, 2017 at Harbour View Assisted Living in Munising.  She was born on November 6, 1939 in Munising to August and Margaret (Wilderspin) Koskela.  Growing up, she was one of the first girl hurdlers at Munising for track. She also was a really good hitter...

Apr 25, 2017

Gwinn

Alice Marie Hilleweart, age 83, of Gwinn, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 25, 2017.  She made the transition from life to everlasting life, surrounded by the love of her family.

Alice was ma, grandma, and great-grandma to Cordelia Miller and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. She was also survived by her sister...

Apr 25, 2017

Munising

Mary Jo (Arbogast) Tyner, age 75, of Connors Road in Munising, died early Tuesday morning, April 25, 2017 at U.P. Health System in Marquette.  She was born on September 26, 1941 in Grand Haven, Michigan to the late Charles and Gertrude (Bray) Arbogast.  Mary Jo graduated from Grand Haven High School.  While raising her family, she...

Apr 18, 2017

Manistique / Shingleton

Gregory B. Stimac, age 75, of Manistique, Michigan, and formerly of Shingleton, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.   He was born on May 2, 1941 in Munising to the late Frank and Albena (Shega) Stimac.  Greg graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School 1959 and then...

Apr 16, 2017

Munising

Gary D. Hart, age 67, of Munising, died at his home under the loving care of his family and hospice on Sunday, April 16, 2017.  He was born on February 24, 1950 in Munising, Michigan to the late Wilbur and Lois (Maddox) Hart.  Gary grew up in Munising, and attended William G. Mather High School.  He...

Apr 15, 2017

Thomas Paul Gamelin, age 62, of Greenbrier, Arkansas passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 15, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Munising, Michigan the youngest child of Louis James Sr. and Elizabeth Agnes Gamelin. He has resided in Arkansas since 1978 and was preceded...

Apr 15, 2017

AuTrain

Marjorie "Margie" Ann Kroupa, age 84, of AuTrain, died peacefully at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee on Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born on August 9, 1932 in AuTrain, Michigan to the late Roy and Adella (Doucette) Bonevelle. Margie graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1950. She married Darwin LeRoy Kroupa on...

Apr 9, 2017

Updated New Obituary

Munising

Don Fahrbach died on April 9, 2017 in Kailua, Hawaii. Now he is coming home to be buried in Munising. Friends, patients, and colleagues are invited to a memorial service to be held at Bowerman's Funeral Home on Monday, August 14.  Visitation is from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with...

Apr 9, 2017

Eben Junction

Virginia Mae Hakkola, age 86, of Eben Junction, died following a one-week illness on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.   She was born on February 27, 1931 in Munising, Michigan to Archie and Hilia (Saari) Bonner.  Virginia graduated from Eben High School in 1949 and two days later,...

Apr 6, 2017

Van Meer

Naoma I. Henry, age 81, of Van Meer died unexpectedly at her home following a lengthy illness on Thursday evening, April 6, 2017.   She was born on October 9, 1935 in Mancelona, Michigan to the late Clarence and Addie (Barrow) Bond.  Naoma’s family moved to Van Meer when she was four and she attended school...

Apr 3, 2017

Munising

Neil William Griffith, age 84, of Munising, died peacefully at 3:30 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising following a lengthy illness.  Neil was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 1932 to the late Harold and Sara (Olmstead) Griffith.  The family moved to Munising in 1950 and Neil attended...

Mar 27, 2017

Van Meer

William “Bill” E. Stebelton, age 61, of Van Meer, died Monday, March 27, 2017 at UP Health Systems – Marquette, following a brief illness.  He was born on December 9, 1955 to the late Kenneth and Donna (Moore) Stebelton.  Bill graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1974, and then entered into the United...

Mar 26, 2017

Munising

Tim M. Monroe, age 55, of Munising, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Home Hospice, following a lengthy illness.  He was born on August 3, 1961 in Munising to Joe and Ruth (McClary) Monroe.  Tim graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1979. ...

Mar 24, 2017

Eben Junction

Sinikka “Cindy” Niemi, age 82, of Eben Junction, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Schoolcraft County Medical Care Facility in Manistique.  She was born on November 1, 1934 in Eben Junction to Andrew and Marie “Mary” (Myllyla) Salmi.  Cindy was a lifelong resident of Eben.  She was raised on the family farm where everyone...

Mar 23, 2017

Trenary

Thelma Corinne Carlson, age 86, of Trenary, was taken to her eternal home on Thursday evening, March 23, 2017 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.   She was born on May 8, 1930 to the late Carl and Kathleen (Kaiser) Holmquist of Trenary, Michigan.  Thelma graduated from Trenary High School in 1948.  She married Bob...

Mar 19, 2017

Munising

Richard “Dick” K. Chaltry, age 88, of Munising, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising.  He was born on December 6, 1928 in Menominee, Michigan to Alphonse and Doris (Racine) Chaltry.  Dick went to elementary school in both Marinette, WI and Menominee, MI.  The family moved to Munising halfway through...

Mar 16, 2017

Chatham

Roland C. Johnson, age 83, of Chatham died on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice.  He was born on May 25, 1933 at his family home on Cold Springs Road to Gladys (Tweedale) and Ernest Johnson.  Roland grew up in Louds Spur and attended...