Obituaries
Michael Nicholas Bouth
Jan 7, 2025
Mr. Michael Nicholas Bouth, age 88, a resident of Norton Shores, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born in Munising, Michigan on April 15, 1936 to Nicholas and Catherine (Stathakis) Bouth. For many years, he was involved with the family restaurant, The Munising Café, and later he built and operated Mr. B’s restaurant until 1977. He...
James "Jim" Joseph Monette
Apr 5, 2025
Munising
James “Jim” Joseph Monette, age 74, of Munising, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a brief illness, surrounded by family. He was born in Marquette on March 28, 1951 with his twin sister Judy, to the late Arthur “Joe” and Carol (Doucette) Monette. Jim grew up on the west end of town and...
James "Jim" Gerald Casey
Apr 26, 2025
James “Jim” Gerald Casey, age 79, of Munising, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, April 26, 2025, at his home under the loving care of his wife and North Woods Hospice following a lengthy illness.
Born on Christmas Eve in 1945 to Gerald and Catherine (Stimac) Casey, Jim was a gift to all who knew him. He grew up in Munising,...
Carlotta M. Wojtyniak
May 1, 2025
Trenary
Carlotta “La” M. Wojtyniak, age 74, of Trenary died Thursday morning, May 1, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice following a brief illness. She was born on May 27, 1950 in Detroit to William “Dodie” and June (Thompson) DiLaura. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Pershing High School. Carlotta...
Elizabeth Anna Rajala
Apr 28, 2025
Elizabeth Anna Rajala, age 97, of Munising, died on Monday morning, April 28, 2025 at the Harbour View Assisted Living in Munising. Elizabeth was born at the Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois on October 11, 1927 to William and Elma (Potter) Bakewell. She graduated from Plainfield High School in 1945. After graduation Elizabeth and her parents moved to Dukes,...
Loretta Mae Herman
Apr 20, 2025
Loretta M. Herman, age 85, of Shelter Bay died on Sunday evening, April 20, 2025 at the Sun Valley Homes Assisted Living in Marinette, Wisconsin. She was born on October 19, 1939 in Virginia, Minnesota. Loretta grew up in Minnesota and Michigan. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Detroit Mercy and her master’s degrees in education from Oakland University....
David H. Bahrman
Apr 17, 2025
Rumely
David Bahrman, age 67, sadly did not survive open-heart surgery undertaken on April 17, 2025 at a Detroit hospital, having been airlifted there on April 2nd.
His life is inseparable from his extraordinary medical history. He was born with aortic stenosis and had his first bout with endocarditis at age 18; open heart surgeries to replace his aortic valve took place...
Terri Lynn LeVeque
Apr 17, 2025
Terri Lynn LeVeque, age 61, of Munising, died with her loving daughter, Carrie by her side on Thursday evening, April 17, 2025 at UPHS – Marquette. Although she struggled with chronic illnesses for many years, she died unexpectedly from medical complications. She was born in Munising on August 28, 1963 to Larry and Kay (Verbunker) LeVeque. During her early childhood,...
Doris "Dori" Ann Essenburg
Apr 11, 2025
Doris “Dori” Ann (Hollis) Essenburg, age 86, former resident of Richmond, Michigan, died at her son’s home with her family by her side on Friday, April 11, 2025. Dori was born on July 6, 1938 in Port Huron to Jim and Jean (Hall) Hollis. She married her high school sweetheart Duane Essenburg on July 23, 1955. Together they raised their...
Sally Jane Cross
Apr 10, 2025
Sally J. Cross, age 80, of Steuben, died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by the love of her caregivers and beloved animals. She was born on August 25, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to Aaron and Amelia (Goebel) Hanning. Sally’s family moved to Glennie, Michigan at a young age where she grew up and graduated from Glennie High...
Paul Eugene Goodburn
Apr 10, 2025
Paul Eugene Goodburn, age 87, of Munising, died on Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at the Medilodge in Munising following a lengthy illness. He was born in Yankton, South Dakota on March 27, 1938 to Norris and Ethel (Lee) Goodburn. Paul grew up in the Yankton area and after graduation from high school in 1956, he joined the U.S. Army...
Catherine Johnson
Apr 5, 2025
Munising
Catherine “Kay” Johnson (nee Bouschor), age 94, of Munising, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Medilodge. She was born on November 28, 1930 to the late Charles and Bertha (Soulier) Bouschor. Kay was a talented knitter and crocheter. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and church family at the First Presbyterian Church in Munising. She enjoyed playing BINGO and...
Marilyn A. Floria
Apr 4, 2025
Munising
Marilyn Alice Floria (nee Arman), age 94, of Munising, died Friday, April 4, 2025 at Medilodge of Munising. She was born on May 23, 1930 in Pierre, South Dakota to the late Beatrice (Ballou) and Guy Arman. Marilyn moved to Petoskey as an infant, then to Munising at five years old. Even being bounced from school to school she maintained...
Peter J. Heyrman, Sr.
Apr 4, 2025
Munising
Peter J. Heyrman, Sr., age 75, of Munising, died Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with prostate cancer. He was born on July 11, 1949 with his twin sister Patricia on their family farm on Indiantown Road. Pete went to school at Wm. G. Mather High School. He went to...
Ralph G. Moore
Apr 3, 2025
Marquette / AuTrain
Ralph G. Moore, age 64, of Marquette and formerly of AuTrain, died at his home on April 3, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1961, to the late Donald and Ellen (McCollum) Moore. Ralph graduated from Munising High School. He started his own landscaping business caring for lawns. Ralph moved to Detroit and worked for Paddock Pools...
Terrance John Malone
Apr 2, 2025
Terrance John Malone, 90, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.
Cherished husband of Janice. Devoted father of Steven, Michael (Debbie), Terry Jo (Tony) Cunningham, Dan, Dawn (Mary), and Annelle (Jason) Mitchell.
Beloved son of Cluen and Anne Malone. Dear brother of Dan and Paddy Malone.
Terry was preceded in death by his...
Lana J. Heyrman
Apr 2, 2025
Shingleton
Lana J. Heyrman, age 73, of Shingleton, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 7, 1951 in Munising to the late Roy and Winnie (Higby) Shepley. Lana met Frank Heyrman, Jr., when he offered her a ride on his motorcycle, Lana hopped on the bike, wrapped her arms around...
Ronald Lewis
Apr 1, 2025
Trout Creek
Ronald “Ron” W. Lewis, age 81, of Trout Creek, Michigan and formerly of Racine, Wisconsin died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Munising, Michigan. He was born in Racine on July 13, 1943 to the late Robert and Irene (Beyer) Lewis. Ron grew up in Racine and graduated from Lutheran High School where he played football and ran track for...
Carlene E. Harwick
Mar 31, 2025
Munising
It is with shattered hearts we announce the passing of Carlene E. Harwick, age 85, of Munising after a brief illness at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit on March 31, 2025. We are shattered that she left Earth, grateful for this beautiful, soul and a life well lived. As she gained her angel wings, we like to think...
Ronald "Ron" W. Browe
Mar 26, 2025
Ronald Wayne Browe of Munising, Mi, age 82 passed away peacefully in his sleep March 26, 2025 in Charlevoix, Mi.
Ron was born to Wilfred and Florence Browe September 21, 1942 in Charlevoix, Michigan. One of 6 children he was the “tallest” of the bunch and always held that over their heads …literally he said. The family moved to Detroit, Mi...
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