Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

William “Bill” G. Rautanen, Sr., age 79, of Nugent Lake died following a lengthy illness on Monday, April 3, 2023 at UPHS Marquette.  He was born on July 15, 1943 in Munising, Michigan to Arne and Eva (Root) Rautanen.  Bill grew up in Melstrand and Munising and was a member of the Wm. G. Mather High School Class of...

Apr 1, 2023

Ruth Ann (Spearman) Revord died surrounded by her family on April 1, 2023, after a brave but private multi-year battle with cancer.  Ruth was born on January 20, 1940 in Houghton Michigan to Russell Joseph Spearman and Muriel Helen (Schumacher) Spearman, the youngest of three children.  The family moved to Munising Michigan for better work opportunities when Ruth was...

Mar 28, 2023

Kathleen “Kass” Peterson, age 101, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, at her home under the loving care of generations of her family and North Woods Hospice. She was born to Rudolph and Hattie (Wilson) Tallman on January 24, 1922, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Kass grew up in Fairport, Michigan, the daughter of a...

Mar 26, 2023

William “Bill” Marvin Somerville, Jr., age 74, of Shingleton, died peacefully in his sleep following a lengthy illness on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Munising on September 1, 1948 to the late William and Marjorie (Barnes) Somerville, Sr.,  Bill grew up in Shingleton and  went to school in Munising.  He married Beverly Hansen...

Mar 24, 2023

Beverly Jean Gregg, 84 formerly of Menominee, MI passed away peacefully on Friday March 24, 2023 at her son Scott and Karen Mellon’s home under the loving care of family and North Woods Hospice in Christmas, MI. Beverly was born on September 20, 1938 in Oconto, WI to Leslie and Muriel (Freward) Gering Sr. Beverly married Patrick Gregg on...

Mar 18, 2023

Dominic Joseph “Joe” Venturato, Sr., age 79, of Grand Marais, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Medilodge in Munising.  Joe was born to Dominic and Edna Jean (Massey) Venturato on January 12, 1944.  Except for the very beginning and end of his life, he lived in Grand Marais.  Joe graduated from Burt Township High School. On November 26,...

Mar 17, 2023

Danielle (LaCombe) Sickelsmith passed away suddenly at her home Friday morning March 17,2023. Leaving behind her husband Cory Sickelsmith and three daughters, Willow, Violet, and Iris. Danielle was born in Marquette to Susan (Maki) and Scott LaCombe July 26, 1989 and spent her childhood living in AuTrain Township.  She attended Munising Schools graduating in 2007, she went on to...

Mar 16, 2023

Louadell Jean Williamson, age 96 of Benton Harbor, died at Medilodge of Munising on Thursday evening, March 16, 2023.  She was born on May 8, 1926 to Charles and Hazel (Hopkins) Lambrecht in Benton Harbor.  She formerly worked at Williams Brothers Box Factory and State Tool and Die.  She also owned and operated Williamson’s Bait & Tackle in Benton...

Mar 16, 2023

Dorothy Jeanne Marie Chartier, who was known to all as Jeanne, died  peacefully at her home in Munising on Thursday, March 16, 2023 under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice following a prolonged illness.  She was 98 year old and survived by her seven children – Greg, Chris, Theresa, Mary, Mike, Dan, and Diane, fifteen...

Mar 15, 2023

Saginaw

Carolyn L. Moore, age 75, of Saginaw and formerly of Missouri and Gladstone, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw.  She was born on July 10, 1947 in Hayti, Missouri the thirteenth of thirteen children to Sterling and Erabelle (Haislip) Slavings.  She grew up on her family farm and then graduated...

Mar 12, 2023

Haiden Nicole Ryan, six week old daughter of Hailey Streeter and Jordan Ryan died unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, March 12, 2023.   She was born in Ishpeming on January 28, 2023 and was a good baby and a perfect addition to the Ryan family.

Haiden is survived by her parents – Hailey...

Mar 8, 2023

Munising

James R. “Jim” LeVeque, age 92, of Munising, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Munising Memorial Hospital.  He was born on June 30, 1930 to the late Kenneth and Margie (Meeker) LeVeque.  Jim was a standout athlete and a great running back for the Munising Mustangs.  He graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1950. ...

Mar 5, 2023

Trenary

Katherine “Katie” A. Whitehead, age 49, of Trenary, died Sunday, March 5, 2023.  She was born on October 30, 1973 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Katie grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan and graduated in 1991 from Three Rivers High School.  While in school, she played softball and continued on to play in multiple church and bar leagues. ...

Mar 4, 2023

Chatham

Richard “Dick” William Koski, Sr., age 77, of Chatham, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family, North Woods Home Hospice, and watchful eye of his furry companion Kizzy.  Dick was born on June 12, 1945 in Munising to the late Walter and Elma (Paajanen) Koski.  He grew up...

Feb 27, 2023

Munising

Diane Rae Hoover, age 73, of Munising, died unexpectedly surrounded by family on Monday, February 27, 2023, at AdventHealth in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Munising, Michigan on January 1, 1950 to the late Urban “Tubby” and Irene (Beaudry) Trombly.

Diane co-owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store and eventually the Coast to...

Feb 21, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Bruce Brian Gregoric of Trenary, Michigan on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 59. Bruce died at his home under the care of loved ones and North Woods Hospice after a sudden, but very brief, battle with cancer. Bruce was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 1963 to...

Feb 21, 2023

Munising

Phillip J. “Phil” Marzion, age 74 of Munising, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Munising Memorial Hospital following a recent illness.  He was born on July 25, 1948 in Troy, Michigan to Frank and Genevieve (Baldyga) Marzion.  Phil loved playing baseball as an adolescent and made many All-Star teams.  He graduated from high school...

Feb 18, 2023

Carol Mae Dauzy, age 88 of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Munising, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul on October 25, 1998, and her parents George D. and Jane (LaFave) Parker, and her sisters Luella, Pat and Pearl.

Carol was born in...

Feb 16, 2023

Munising

Beryl Margaret O’Boyle, age 94, of Munising, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette following a brief illness.  She was born on June 29, 1928 in Manistique, Michigan to the late Gordon and Margaret (McEachren) Robare.  She grew up in Munising and then Detorit before retuning home to graduate from Wm....

Feb 10, 2023

Munising / Florida

Beth Louise Carl, age 65, of Florida and formerly of Munising, died peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 10, 2023.  She was born on September 1, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, the seventh of eight children to Patrick and Geraldine (Sauve) Carl.  Beth’s family moved the U.P. on August 29, 1970 when...