Canale-Tonella Funeral Home Inc

J. Pat FARRELL

June 9, 1932 - March 18, 2010

John Patrick Farrell, 77 of Marquette, MI died peacefully on March 18, 2010 at Norlite Nursing Center, with his family by his side. Pat was born in Escanaba, MI on June 9, 1932, the son of Lawrence and Mary Farrell. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy; his son, Mike (Sharon) Farrell of Marquette; daughter, Shawn Chambers of St. Paul, MN; son, Larry (Caroline) of Woodridge, IL;...
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Betty J. BLEMBERG

September 16, 1923 - March 15, 2010

Betty J. Blemberg, 86, of 1513 Lincoln Avenue, Marquette, died Monday afternoon, March 15, 2010 at her residence. She was born on September 16, 1923 in Marquette, a daughter of the late William A. and Theresa (Cooney) Pohl and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Graveraet High School. Betty was employed at the former Guelff Printers in Marquette. In her free time she loved...
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Elsie J. NOWAK

August 26, 1918 - March 11, 2010

Elsie J. (McMahon) Nowak, 91, formerly of 315 Quarry Road, Marquette, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 11, 2010 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Mrs. Nowak, a lifelong resident of Marquette was born to Jenny (Fritz) and James McMahon and was raised by her maternal aunt and uncle, Dr. Charles N. and Julia A. Bottum. Elsie was a 1936 graduate of...
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Elizabeth Marie GINGRAS

January 21, 1911 - March 10, 2010

Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Gingras, age 99, went to her Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Marquette on January 21, 1911, to Ziel and Emma (DuBois) LaBonte. Betty was the second of eight children and lived in Marquette most of her life. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John Catholic...
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Joseph L. ROVAI

February 4, 1919 - March 10, 2010

Joseph Louis Rovai, 91, of Autrain, Michigan, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Brookridge Assisted Living Facility. He was born February 4, 1919 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Louis and Annunziata (Marzano) Rovai. Joseph was a graduate of DePaul University and was a WWII army veteran. He was employed for many years as a union representative for the AFL-CIO in Chicago and later as a...
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Elmer KANGAS

February 6, 1920 - March 7, 2010

Martin Elmer Kangas, 90, of 220 W. Nicolet, Marquette, died early Sunday morning, March 7, 2010 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Elmer was born on February 6, 1920 in Ontonagon, Michigan to the late Frank and Ida (Ruuttila) Kangas. As a first-generation Finnish-American Elmer spent his youth in the Upper Peninsula and was a 1938 graduate of Ontonagon High School. He...
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Dale William KANTOLA

October 29, 1943 - March 6, 2010

Dale William Kantola, 66, of Negaunee Township, died Saturday at his home in the presence of his loving family and Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice. He entered eternal life that day and will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joyce Kantola; five children, Connie, Mary Ann, Kris, Gary and Crystal; and a number of grandchildren; brothers, Ray (Jodi) Kantola of...
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Victor J. OMBRELLO

January 9, 1923 - March 4, 2010

Victor J. Ombrello, 87, of Gwinn, died Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2010 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Mr. Ombrello was born on January 9, 1923 in Ishpeming, a son of the late Victor and Nancy (Frustaglio) Ombrello. Victor proudly served his country during World War II with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Pensacola. After his return from the war he married his wife, the...
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Leonard J. St. CYR

September 18, 1928 - March 1, 2010

Leonard J. "Dewey" St. Cyr, 81, of 438 E. Prospect St., Marquette, entered eternal life Monday afternoon, March 1, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital of natural causes. Mr. St. Cyr was born on September 18, 1928 in Detroit, a son of the late Earl Clarence and Hannah Rebecca (Kovamaki) St. Cyr. Moving to Marquette with his family in 1936, Dewey graduated from Graveraet High School in 1946....
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Dennis MICHALIK

November 16, 1945 - February 23, 2010

Dennis Michalik, 64, of 1500 Norway Ave., Marquette, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at his home. He was born November 16, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Alfred and Leona (Niciegalek) Michalik. Dennis was a 1963 graduate of Garden High School and a graduate of Northern Michigan University. Dennis worked for four years as a teacher at Tigertown High School in Wisconsin and was...
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Louis J. FORCHINI

May 6, 1936 - February 19, 2010

Louis J. "Louie" Forchini, 73, of Gwinn, died Friday evening, February 19, 2010 from complications of surgery at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Mr. Forchini was born on May 6, 1936 in Gwinn, a son of the late Louis and Pierina (Maffesanti) Forchini and was a lifelong Gwinn area resident, graduating from Gwinn High School in 1954. After high school Louie proudly served his...
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Howard MARTIN

September 9, 1923 - February 14, 2010

February 14, 2010 – Our father Howard "Hoot" Martin, born September 9, 1923 passed away suddenly of natural causes at his Lakeland, Florida home. Hoot, as he was known by all of his many friends, began life in Detroit, Michigan and will be missed by us all. He was sent to live with his Aunt Ollie near Sault Ste Marie. He developed a love for the U.P. during these hard depression days...
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W. Duncan REESE

September 21, 1940 - February 13, 2010

W. Duncan Reese, 69, of 409 E. Ridge St., Marquette, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 13, 2010, in Marina del Rey, California following a six-week illness. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be lovingly missed by his family and friends. Duncan was born in Marquette, Michigan on September 21, 1940. He grew up in Manistique, Michigan graduating...
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Becky Lynn BLACKBURN

June 7, 1989 - February 13, 2010

Becky Lynn Blackburn, 20, of Marquette, died early Saturday morning, February 13, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Becky was born on June 7, 1989 in Marquette and was a 2007 graduate of Marquette Senior High School where she was known to be artistically creative and always outgoing and loving. She was attending Northern Michigan University pursuing a degree in...
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Theresa F. OGLE

August 24, 1923 - February 8, 2010

Theresa F. Ogle, 86, of 301 Fisher Street, Marquette, died peacefully Monday morning, February 8, 2010 at her home with her family at her side. Mrs. Ogle was born on August 24, 1923 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Michael V. and Mary A. (Beauchamp) Downey. She was a 1942 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School. Theresa was employed for 25 years as a legal secretary for the Walsh Law...
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Agnes G. Watt Hawes

March 1, 1917 - January 23, 2010

Agnes G. Watt Hawes, 92, of 222 S. Fifth St., Marquette, died Saturday evening, January 23, 2010 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette where she had been a patient for two days. Mrs. Hawes was born on March 1, 1917 in Marquette, a daughter of the late George and Grace (King) Wood and had been a lifelong area resident. In 1944 Agnes was married to Clarence Watt. He preceded her in death...
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Donald H. Terpening

June 7, 1924 - January 17, 2010

Donald H. Terpening, 85, of 177 Dana Lane, Marquette, died Sunday evening, January 17, 2010, at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Terpening was born on June 7, 1924 at Goodland Township, Michigan to the late Oliver and Mattie (Washer) Terpening and graduated from Almont, Michigan High School. Upon his graduation, Don enlisted with the U.S. Army proudly serving his country during World War II...
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Betty A. Chapman

January 24, 1925 - January 9, 2010

Marquette resident, Betty A. Chapman, 84, died Saturday evening, January 9, 2010 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in the care and comfort of her family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Betty was born on January 24, 1925 in Ishpeming to the late Horace Ross and Eva (Toupin) Morell and was a lifelong Marquette County resident. On August 14, 1954 she married William C. Chapman at St....
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Bessie D. Horton

July 24, 1915 - January 6, 2010

Bessie D. Horton, 94, of Big Bay, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, January 6, 2010 at Weatherford Regional Hospital in Weatherford, Texas. She was born on July 24, 1915, in Alba, Michigan to Mary E. Young. As a young lady she married James W. Horton (Jim) and moved to Pontiac, Michigan where she raised her family. Bessie was proud of being a housewife. She was devoted...
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Celia S. Bickler

September 2, 1912 - January 5, 2010

Celia Silvia Panarotto Bickler formerly of 808 W. College Avenue, Marquette, entered eternal life on Tuesday January 5, 2010 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided the past two and a half years. Celia was born on September 2nd to Frank and Angeline Panarotto in Stambaugh, Michigan. She grew up in Caspian where her father was employed in the iron mines. ...
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Joyce Anne Miller

November 24, 1941 - December 29, 2009

Joyce Anne Miller, 68, of 130 Miller Road, Sands Township, died Tuesday morning, December 29, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on November 24, 1941 in Keokuk, Iowa to H. Russell and Dorothy (Trimble) Bullerd. She had lived in this area since May of 1964, moving here from Burlington, Iowa where she had worked as a cosmetologist for several years. Joyce had been...
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Florence P. Buzzo

January 20, 1923 - December 27, 2009

Florence (Grandma Buz) Buzzo, 86, of 134 Shimon Court, entered life to be with her beloved husband, "Buzzy" on December 27, 2009, while at Eastwood Nursing Center where she was a resident with her extended family for the last six years. Florence "the world's greatest putzer" was born January 20, 1923 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Ethel (Glandville) Klamert. A lifelong...
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Peter Allan Kaiser

October 2, 1950 - December 22, 2009

Peter Allan Kaiser, 59, of 316 Pine Street, Marquette, died Tuesday evening, December 22, 2009 at Tendercare Health Center in Munising where he had been a patient a short while. Mr. Kaiser was born on October 2, 1950 at Buzzard's Bay, Massachusetts to the late Louis and Patrick (Harris) Kaiser. He was an Omaha, Nebraska high school graduate. Pete was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, proudly...
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Eleanor E. Hagglund

November 9, 1916 - December 20, 2009

Eleanor Hagglund, 93, of 210 Birch Ridge Drive, Marquette, died Sunday evening, December 20, 2009. Mrs. Hagglund was born on November 9, 1916 in Gwinn, a daughter of the late Matt and Hilma (Huhta) Maunula. She graduated from Gwinn High School in 1934 and was a 1937 graduate of the Detroit Business Institute. Ellen was employed as an administrative assistant for General Motors in their...
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Betty A. Ducoli

April 10, 1927 - December 17, 2009

Betty A. Ducoli, 82, of 222 S. Fifth St., Marquette, died Thursday morning, December 17, 2009 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where she had been a patient for one day. Mrs. Ducoli was born on April 10, 1927 in Marquette to Bert J. and Julia L. (Sorenson) Nichols and was raised by Fred and Elizabeth Lindquist. Betty was employed at the former St. Luke's Hospital in Marquette,...
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Dorothy J. Cosmi

January 27, 1931 - December 15, 2009

Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Cosmi, was born in Royal Oak, Michigan to parents, William Duncan (a landscaper by trade) and Annie Owen Harrison on January 27, 1931. Dorothy married William Dwight Weiner in 1952. They had two daughters, Diane Carol Harrison-Weiner, who died in 1985 at 32 years of age and Connie Ann Weiner, who resides in Marquette with her daughters, Be Embley Weiner and Moire Embley...
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Charles L. Foreman

September 10, 1925 - December 11, 2009

Charles L. "Chuck" Foreman, 84, of 1515 Lynn Ave., Marquette, died Friday evening December 11, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 10, 1925 to Ernest L. and Faye Miller Foreman. He graduated from Rockford, Michigan High School in 1943 and entered the United States Army. Chuck went overseas with the 87th Infantry Division and fought in France prior to the...
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Viola S. Niemi

May 6, 1929 - December 4, 2009

Viola S. Niemi, 80, of Marquette, died Friday morning, December 4, 2009, at her home. She was born May 6, 1929, in Ironwood Township, Michigan, a daughter of the late Charles and Sona Mary (Saari) Auvinen. Viola was raised in Ironwood Township and graduated from Ironwood High School at age 16. Viola married Earl Niemi in 1949. They moved to the Detroit area and resided there for several...
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Helen Lubenow

March 8, 1926 - December 3, 2009

Helen Lubenow, age 83, Alger Street, Marquette, fell asleep in death on Thursday, December 3, 2009, surrounded by her family and will look forward to a resurrection back on this beautiful earth. Helen was born in Munising in March, 1926 to the late Carl Elmer and Hilia (Tuomi) Johnson. She was a valedictorian graduate of Eben High School and a graduate of Northern Michigan University. Helen...
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Carol Jean Bucurestean

June 16, 1936 - December 2, 2009

Carol Jean Bucurestean, 73, of Marquette, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Wednesday evening, December 2, 2009, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. She was born June 16, 1936, in Newberry, Michigan, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Stoykovich) Pum. Following graduation from Newberry High School, Carol attended and graduated from the practical nursing program at...
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Josephine Ann Tindale

October 28, 1917 - December 1, 2009

Josephine Ann Tindale, 92, formerly of 222 S. Fifth Street, Marquette, died Tuesday evening, December 1, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mrs. Tindale was born on October 28, 1917 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Stavange) O'Braza. She was a lifelong Marquette resident. Prior to her retirement in 1978, Josephine was employed for 36 years in the dietary...
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Agnes L. Setter

September 30, 1921 - November 25, 2009

Agnes Setter, 88, of 59 Plains St., Gwinn, died peacefully Wednesday evening at her home in the presence of her daughters and in the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. She was born September 30, 1921, in Gwinn, a daughter of the late Carl and Emma (Bodenus) Jacobson and had been a lifelong area resident. On December 27, 1937 she married Howard Setter, Sr. in Gwinn and he preceded her in...
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Dorothy Jean Mercure

June 13, 1920 - November 14, 2009

Dorothy Jean Mercure, 89, of Marquette passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee with all her family at her side following a brief illness. Dorothy was born June 13, 1920 to Mildred Florence (Jacobs) and Sidney Gabriel in Marquette. Dorothy grew up on Fisher Street with three sisters---Phyllis, Gladys, Alice, and a baby brother Wm. James Pomeroy who...
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Daniel Christunas

July 30, 1965 - November 10, 2009

"I have gone home to be with my Lord, but I will see you again." Daniel Christunas, 44, of Henderson, Nevada passed in the arms of his wife at his residence of a pulmonary embolism on November 10, 2009. Dan was born in Detroit on July 30, 1965, the seventh of eight children of Tom and Denise (Richer) Christunas. At age one he moved to Marquette later attending Marquette Public Schools. ...
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Vernon J. Kellner

May 8, 1917 - November 9, 2009

Vernon J. Kellner, 92, of 901 Wilson Street, Marquette, died peacefully Monday evening, November 9, 2009 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. Vernon and his twin sister Verona were born on May 8, 1917 in Menominee, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Evelyn (LaPlante) Kellner. He was a 1935 graduate of Menominee High School where he lettered in football and excelled at golf. ...
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Vicky Lynn Maki

May 4, 1958 - November 5, 2009

Vicky Lynn Maki, 51, of Marquette, died unexpectedly, following a brief illness, Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born May 4, 1958, in Marquette, a daughter of Francis and Cora (Tolman) LeMieux. Vicky was employed at the Landmark Inn in Marquette. She enjoyed reading, collecting knick-knack's, socializing and her plants. She is survived by three sons, Corey...
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Louise Manon Bourgault

October 31, 2009

Dr. Louise Manon Bourgault, 60, of Marquette, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009 after a short illness. Dr. Bourgault earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Syracuse University and an MA in Radio-Television and a PhD in Mass Communication from Ohio University. She taught at universities in Delaware and Nigeria, and at the time of her death she was Professor of Media...
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Agnes A. Huff

February 10, 1927 - October 28, 2009

Agnes A. (Heimer) Huff, 82, of 325 Lost Creek Drive, Marquette, entered eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, October 28, 2009 in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice. Mrs. Huff was born on February 10, 1927 in Marquette to the late Leo and Lillian (Desotelle) Fleury. She was a 1944 graduate of Graveraet High School. Besides many places Agnes was employed, she is most...
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Walter J. Mcclintock

December 21, 1917 - October 24, 2009

Walter J. McClintock, 91, of 1801 Waldo Street, Marquette, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2009 at his home. Mr. McClintock was born on December 21, 1917 in Marquette, a son of the late Wayne B. and Myrtle (Hayward) McClintock. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1939 from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Arts in Education in 1940 from the University of...
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Margaret Klaus

July 1, 1934 - October 23, 2009

Margaret "Peg" Klaus, 75, of County Road 480, Marquette, died Friday morning, October 23, 2009 shortly after being admitted to Marquette General Hospital. Mrs. Klaus was born on July 1, 1934 in Marquette, a daughter of James and Eva (DesJardins) LaValley and was a lifelong Marquette resident. She was a 1951 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School. Peg enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting,...
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Patricia A. Hodgson

January 28, 1949 - October 14, 2009

Patricia A. Hodgson, 60, a resident of Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming, was united with her Lord at the nursing center on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 28, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Mary Lou and Gordon Thomas Hodgson. She spent her early years in Ann Arbor and enrolled at the University of Michigan for two years...
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Mary K. Fowler

August 12, 1945 - October 8, 2009

Mary K. Fowler, 64 of Marquette, died peacefully Thursday evening at the home of her daughter. She was born August 12, 1945, in Marquette, a daughter of the late John and Alma (Haglund) Iery. Mary was employed for several years as a merchandiser for retail stores. She later operated her own day care and most recently worked as secretary at Shiloh Baptist Church where she was an active...
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Norman E. Kukuk

October 8, 1918 - September 26, 2009

A lifelong resident of Marquette & Big Bay, Norman Edward "Boots" Kukuk, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 26th after a short illness. Born October 8th. 1918 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin he had been living with his son in Marinette, Wisconsin the past two years. Boots' parents, Edward Hugo Kukuk and Martha Maria Magdalene (Bohlmann) Kukuk moved to Marquette prior to him starting...
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Henry G. Mayhew, Jr.

March 8, 1932 - September 23, 2009

Henry G. "Hank" Mayhew Jr. 77, of 1155 S. Vandenboom Road, Marquette, died peacefully Wednesday evening with his loving family at his side and in the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Mr. Mayhew was born on March 8, 1932 in Marquette, the son of the late Henry G. Sr. and Elsie O (Treves) Mayhew. Hank proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. After being...
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Cora R. Schumer

June 17, 1913 - September 20, 2009

Cora "Geri" Rebecca Schumer, 96, of 1901 Division St., Marquette, entered heaven Sunday evening, Sep. 20, 2009 at her residence. Geri was born June 17, 1913, to the late David and Mary (Hubbell) Cosens in Akron, Michigan. She grew up in Flint, learned to play the violin, and at graduation, received a scholarship to the nursing program at Children's Hospital in Detroit. There she met Edward...
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Gwen Ann Miller

April 3, 1958 - September 14, 2009

Gwen Ann Miller, 51, of Marquette, died Friday evening, September 11, 2009 at her home. She was born April 3, 1958, in Marquette, a daughter of Paul H. and Patricia (Parent) Johnson. Gwen attended Gwinn Schools and was a 1976 graduate of Gwinn High School. Gwen worked for several years in medical transcription and was a member of St. Louis the King Catholic Church. She is survived by her...
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Monica M. Crothers

June 19, 1927 - September 2, 2009

Monica M. Crothers, 82, of Marquette, died peacefully Wednesday evening, September 2, 2009 with her family and the caring staff of the Norlite Nursing Center at her side. Mrs. Crothers was born on June 19, 1927 in Gwinn, a daughter of Alan and Melvina (Boyer) Gobert. She had resided in Marquette since she was 18. Monica worked as a homemaker all of her life and took great pride in raising...
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Helen Riegel

March 16, 1914 - August 31, 2009

Helen Riegel, 95, of Marquette, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mrs. Riegel was born on March 16, 1914 in Woodside, Pennsylvania to the late Geza and Anna (Nagy) Takacs. On January 30, 1943, she married William A. Riegel at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Detroit. Helen had resided in Marquette since October of 1994, moving here from Detroit. Helen was...
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Glen R. Barto

April 24, 1930 - August 30, 2009

Glen R. Barto, 79, of Marquette, died Sunday morning, August 30, 2009, at his home. Mr. Barto was born on April 24, 1930 in Cherokee, Iowa, a son of Glenn E. and Mary (Rowe) Barto. He was a 1948 graduate of Franklin High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and also graduated from the University of Iowa in 1952. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force in Asia during the...
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Kathleen M. Tyni

February 5, 1963 - August 28, 2009

Kathleen M. Tyni, 46, of Gwinn, died Friday evening, August 28, 2009, at her home, with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness. She was born February 5, 1963, in Escanaba, a daughter of Daniel Owens and Bonnie Williams and raised in Little Lake. She attended Gwinn Schools and was a 1981 graduate of Gwinn High School. On February 15, 1992 she married Chris Tyni in St. Anthony...
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Terry A. Prout

December 19, 1947 - August 23, 2009

Terry A. Prout, 61, of Marquette, died Sunday morning, August 23, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital following a lengthy battle with Leukemia. He was born December 19, 1947, in Epoufette, Michigan, a son of the late Charles and Ellen (Ganyon) Prout. Terry attended and graduated from the Detour Schools. He earned Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Northern Michigan University and taught...
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Thomas R. Bob Lyons

January 9, 1926 - August 20, 2009

Thomas R. "Bob" Lyons, 83, of 315 W. Park Street, Marquette, died at his home, with his family by his side. He was born January 9, 1926, in Ishpeming, a son of the late Thomas and Helen (Peterson) Lyons and was a lifelong Marquette County resident. Bob was a WWII veteran having served in the Marine Corps aboard the USS Colorado and participated in the Battle of Okinawa. On July 7, 1951 he...
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Alice A. Karchefski

August 1, 1919 - August 18, 2009

Alice Abigail (Beeler) Karchefski, 90, passed away peacefully at her home, in the loving care of her family on August 18, 2009. She received a great deal of support provided by Kathy and the rest of the Lake Superior Hospice team. Alice was born in Portland, Oregon on August 1, 1919. She attended Reed College until the outbreak of World War II. Alice enlisted in the first Woman's Army Air...
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Philip Pavlik

October 4, 1939 - August 16, 2009

Dr. Philip Pavlik, 69, of 1821 W. Fair Ave., Marquette, died peacefully Sunday evening, August 16, 2009 at his home. Dr. Pavlik was born on October 4, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Irvin and Marcella (Jerlinga) Pavlik, Sr. Philip received a PhD in Chemistry in 1967 from the University of Michigan. He was hired by Northern Michigan University that same year, working as a professor in...
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Kenneth Glen Crum, Jr.

January 3, 1978 - August 14, 2009

Kenneth Glen Crum, Jr., 31, of Gwinn, died Friday evening, August 14, 2009, as a result of an ATV accident. He was born January 3, 1978, in Escanaba, a son of Kenneth G. and Judith (Willis) Crum, Sr. He was raised in the Gwinn area and attended Gwinn Schools. On July 10, 2004 he married the former Heather Husted at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette. Kenny attended Little Lake Chapel Church....
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Frank Robert Horning, Jr.

May 8, 1925 - August 9, 2009

Frank Robert "Bob" Horning, Jr., 84, formerly of 222 S. Fifth St., Marquette, died Sunday morning, August 9, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Horning was born on May 8, 1925 in Urbana, Illinois, a son of Frank Robert and Mabel (Welch) Horning, Sr. Bob was a 1944 graduate of Winchester, Tennessee High School. He then attended the University of Miami for two years, leaving college...
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Sandra J. Grobar-Pogue

December 21, 1941 - August 7, 2009

Sandra Jean Grobar-Pogue, loving mother, sister and grandmother, went home to her Lord on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the age of 67. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Sandra was born on December 21, 1941 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Martin B. and Jane E. (Lyle) Grobar. She graduated from Bishop Baraga High School in 1959. Sandra worked for AMCAB as an executive...
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Alvin Albert Schwiderson

January 29, 1936 - August 4, 2009

Alvin Albert Schwiderson, 73, of Rudyard, died Tuesday morning, August 4, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital. He was born January 29, 1936, in Dafter, Michigan, a son of the late Joseph and Rachel (Duke) Schwiderson and had been a lifelong area resident. Alvin married the former Cynthia Burton on May 6, 1994 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He was employed for several years as an equipment...
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Evelyn M. Ruffatto

January 19, 1919 - July 27, 2009

Evelyn M. Ruffatto, 90, of 981 W. College Avenue, Marquette, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mrs. Ruffatto was born on January 19, 1919 in Bessemer, Michigan, a daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Gallotto) Massa. On October 7, 1948 she married Nicholas Ruffatto in Bessemer and together they enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. She had lived in Marquette since...
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Isaiah John Erickson

July 23, 2009 - July 23, 2009

Isaiah John Erickson, much anticipated and much loved son of Jennifer and Gordon Erickson of 908 N. Front Street, Marquette, was stillborn Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Surviving besides his parents are maternal grandparents, Harry and Sue Erickson of Marquette; paternal grandparents, John and Joyce Erickson of Iron Mountain; maternal great grandparents, Gene and...
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Margaret Jane Turner

November 24, 1924 - July 22, 2009

Margaret Turner, 84, left this world July 22, 2009 surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in Mather Nursing Home. She was born Nov 24, 1924 and was raised in the areas of Detroit and Birch Run, Mi. She loved to tell you that when she was growing up, there was no mall in Birch Run. Margaret served in the Canadian Army during WWII, because she wanted to be...
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Alan R. Warlin

October 24, 1956 - July 18, 2009

Alan R. "Whirly" Warlin, 52, of 200 Magnetic Avenue, Republic, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, July 18, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Alan fought a brief but courageous one-month battle against brain cancer.Alan was born on October 24, 1956, in Ishpeming. He was a 1974 graduate of Republic-Michigamme High School. Alan worked for Cleveland...
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Bradley A. Johnson

July 15, 1940 - July 15, 2009

Bradley Avey Johnson, 69, of Hermitage, Tennessee, formerly of Marquette, died July 15, 2009 in Hermitage. Brad was born on July 15, 1940 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, a son of Milton and Nellie (Avey) Johnson. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1959 - 1965. Brad was a retired Federal employee and enjoyed helping his neighbors and friends with minor construction projects and...
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Andrew Vernon Olli

August 15, 1909 - July 15, 2009

Andrew Vernon "Socky" Olli, 82, of Marquette, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at his home.He was born August 15, 1926, in Grand Marais, Michigan, a son of the late Matthew and Ida (Koski) Olli. He attended and graduated from Grand Marais High School. Socky served in the Navy and was a WWII veteran.He was employed for more than 30 years with the LS&I Railroad in Marquette. He was an avid...
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David Allan Knell

November 30, 1951 - July 14, 2009

Pastor David Allan Knell, 57, of Hancock, Michigan, has ended his earthly struggle Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. He was a victim of a massive stroke. He was born November 30, 1951, in Wyandotte, Michigan, a son of the late Robert and Lenore (Barr) Knell and was a 1969 graduate of Allen Park High School. David graduated from NMU in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science...
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James M. Fitzpatrick

January 24, 1958 - July 9, 2009

James M. "Skip" Fitzpatrick, 51, of Marquette, died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at his home.Skip was born on January 24, 1958 in Marquette, a son of James W. and Dolores (Brisson) Fitzpatrick. He was a lifelong Marquette resident.Skip enjoyed watching baseball, football and was an avid Red Wings fan. He also enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. Having friends over to visit and grill out was...
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Mildred B. Getz

January 29, 1912 - July 8, 2009

Mildred B. Getz, 97, of 331 E. Ohio Street, Marquette, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 8, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Getz was born on January 29, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harry and Florence Block. She had lived in Marquette since 1938. Mildred was a member of Temple Beth Shalom. Her interests included painting and she had a special love of cooking for family and...
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William Normand, Jr.

May 25, 1925 - July 8, 2009

William "Bill" Normand, Jr., 84, of 346 W. Park Street, Marquette, died Wednesday morning, July 8, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Normand was born on May 20, 1925 in Marquette, a son of the late William and Yvonne (Lesssard) Normand, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident.Bill proudly served his country during World War II aboard the Naval Destroyer USS Tingey. He was employed by the...
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Alan Eric Nyberg

July 5, 1994 - July 5, 2009

Alan Eric Nyberg, 15, of Marquette, beloved son, grandson and nephew, born July 5, 1994 to Debra A. & Eric C. Nyberg, entered the shelter of our Lord July 5, 2009.He is survived by his parents; brother, Clifford; sister, Lisa; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Veronica Dagenais; great-grandmother, Viola Dagenais; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Taken too soon, Alan loved to fish, hunt...
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Ronald J. Zulkiewski, M.D.

April 14, 1975 - June 23, 2009

Dr. Ronald J. Zulkiewski, M.D., 34, of Marquette and Chief Hospitalist at Marquette General Hospital, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 23, 2009.Dr. Zulkiewski was born on April 14, 1975 in Alpena, Michigan and was a 1993 graduate of Gwinn High School. He attended Northern Michigan University, graduating in 1997. Ron was accepted to Wayne State University Medical School, graduating in 2002 with...
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Constance Elaine Labelle

February 20, 1948 - June 23, 2009

Constance Elaine LaBelle, 61, of Marquette, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at her home.She was born February 20, 1948, in Munising, Michigan, a daughter of the late John and Pearl (Klosowski) Gurski. Connie was raised in Munising and was a 1966 graduate of William G. Mather High School.Connie worked at several jobs in places such as Milwaukee, New Orleans, California and Florida before...
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Lawrence J. Weymouth

January 5, 1930 - June 5, 2009

Lawrence J. "DeDe" Weymouth joined his wife and partner in life, Pat Weymouth in Heaven on Friday, June 5, 2009. He was 79. DeDe was born on January 5, 1930 in Marquette, a son of the late Frank and Priscilla (Chantelois) Weymouth and was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served his country from 1951-1953 with the U.S. Army Signal Corp. during the Korean Conflict. After returning...
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John J. Ruelle, Jr.

December 15, 1923 - May 26, 2009

John J. "Jack" Ruelle, Jr., 85, of 1400 W. Fair Ave., Marquette, died Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Ruelle was born on December 15, 1923 in Houghton, a son of the late John J. and Catherine (Gorman) Ruelle, Sr. He was a 1943 Houghton High School graduate. Jack proudly served his country during World War II with the U.S. Air Force. His plane was shot...
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Caroline Ruth Babcock-Elder

March 6, 1941 - May 21, 2009

Caroline Ruth Babcock-Elder, 68, of Marquette and a lifelong Upper Peninsula resident, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 21, 2009. She was born March 6, 1941, at the Hannahville Potawatomi Reservation in Harris, Michigan. She graduated from Rock High School's Class of 1959. She earned a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from Northern Michigan University...
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George G. Johnson

November 19, 1930 - May 18, 2009

George G. Johnson, 78, entered eternal life Monday afternoon, May 19, 2009 at his home in Big Bay. George was born on November 19, 1930 in Munising, Michigan to Axel and Thelma Johnson. He graduated from Graveraet High School and then went on to attend the Police School at Michigan State University finishing second in his class. His career as a Marquette patrolman started Feb. 19, 1955....
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Robert P. Frazier

June 27, 1931 - May 16, 2009

Robert P. Frazier, 77, of 904 Garfield Ave., Marquette, died Saturday afternoon, May 16 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Frazier was born on June 27, 1931 in Marquette, a son of the late William and Marie (Williams) Frazier and was a lifelong Marquette resident. He was a 1950 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School. Bob retired from Lakeshore Engineering in 1990 as an assembler and...
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Adele V. Trudeau

January 13, 1917 - May 13, 2009

Adele V. Trudeau of Marquette and formerly Beaver Grove, the matriarch and last surviving member of the original LaBlue, Belanger and Trudeau families, died peacefully Wednesday morning, May 13, 2009 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. She was 92. Mrs. Trudeau was born January 13, 1917 in Marquette, a daughter of the late John and Evangeline (Beaudry) LaBlue. After raising eight...
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Lawrence Douglas Anderson

March 5, 1936 - May 8, 2009

Lawrence D. Anderson, 73, of 1540 W. Ridge St, Marquette, died Friday afternoon, May 8, 2009 at his home in the presence of his loving family and friends after a 22-month illness. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Talbot, Michigan. Larry married Kay Ann Carroll on November 30, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City. Larry spent his high school years at St. Nazianz Seminary...
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Mary A. Koskey

July 11, 1924 - May 1, 2009

Mary Agnes Koskey, 84, of 500 S. Seventh St., Marquette entered eternal life Friday evening, May 1, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on July 11, 1924 in Marquette to Uldene and Roger Turenne. She was a 1942 graduate of Graveraet High School. On June 1, 1946, Mary married Donald "Porky" Koskey at St. John the Baptist Church in Marquette. She...
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Robert R. Rafferty

December 6, 1918 - April 28, 2009

Robert R. Rafferty, a resident of Marquette since 1979, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 28, 2009 at his home. He was 90. Born in Fremont, Ohio, on December 6, 1918, he graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1936. He then went to the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University, graduating from the latter in 1941 with a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management. Robert...
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Shirley M. Biegler

April 5, 1925 - April 27, 2009

Shirley M. Biegler was welcomed home into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday afternoon, April 27, 2009 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Her daughter feels blessed to have witnessed her last breath at the completion of the reading of the 23rd Psalm. She went peacefully and quietly into her new life. Shirley was born on April 5, 1925 in Marquette, a daughter of the...
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Michael J. Chudinski

February 2, 1949 - April 26, 2009

Michael J. Chudinski, 60, of 337 East 13th Street, New York City, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was visiting friends in Marquette when he contracted pneumonia, which acerbated a severe and chronic pulmonary condition. Michael was a graduate of Bowling Green State University and went on to teach dramatic arts...
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Catherine Donckers

September 12, 1956 - April 25, 2009

Catherine Donckers, 52, of 3084 N. Lakeshore Blvd., Marquette, died quietly at home in the company of her children and husband Saturday evening, April 25, 2009. Cathy was born on September 12, 1956 in Marquette, a daughter of Fred and Emma (Stupar) Donckers. She was a 1974 graduate of Marquette Senior High School and a 1978 graduate of Kalamazoo College with degrees in French and Psychology....
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Robert E. Carter

November 27, 1923 - April 25, 2009

Robert E. Carter, 85, of Kenton, Michigan, was called to his Eternal Home in the loving arms of his family at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette on Saturday, April 25, 2009. He was born November 27, 1923 in Crandon, Wisconsin, the son of the late Charles and Flora (Langdon) Carter. He attended Iron River High School and was a 1942 graduate. Robert later attended Carroll College in...
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Patrick J. Parsley

November 2, 1957 - April 19, 2009

Patrick J. Parsley, 51, of 513 Pine Street, Marquette, died early Sunday morning, April 19, 2009 at his home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Patrick was born on November 2, 1957 in Iowa City, Iowa, a son of the late James and Constance Gladys Jean (Cook) Parsley and was a 1976 graduate of Westwood High School in Sloan, Iowa. Pat proudly served his country with the...
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Richard Monroe Parmenter

October 24, 1949 - April 16, 2009

Richard M. Parmenter, 59, of HC1, Box 292, Marquette, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit surrounded by his family after a courageous 16 month battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was born on October 24, 1949 in Northville, Michigan to Robert E. and Anna Jean (Flaherty) Parmenter and was a 1967 graduate of Northville High School. Richard was employed at...
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Lois F. Payment

December 25, 1923 - April 15, 2009

Lois F. Payment, a devoted homemaker whose single joy in life was to care for her family and idolize her grandchildren and great grandchildren, died Wednesday morning, April 15, 2009 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. She was 85. Lois was born on December 25, 1923 in Sault Ste. Marie, a daughter of Eugene and Carrie (Mongeon) Forrest. She attended the Sault Ste. Marie school system...
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Phyllis C. Maki

November 9, 1938 - April 11, 2009

Phyllis C. Maki, a tireless, pioneering woman who worked toward the betterment of life for all citizens in the Upper Peninsula, died Saturday morning, April 11, 2009 at Mill Creek Assisted Living after a four-year battle with ALS. She was 70. Phyllis was born on November 9, 1938 in Marquette, one of ten children of Homer J. and Elizabeth Marie (LaBonte) Gingras. A lifelong Marquette...
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Robert J. Boal

January 13, 1939 - April 5, 2009

Robert J. Boal, 70, of 220 Northwoods Road, Marquette, died early Sunday morning, April 5, 2009 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where he had been a resident for one day. Mr. Boal was born on January 13, 1939 in Detroit, a son of the late Robert J. and Charlotte (Cook) Boal. He was employed for over 20 years as a tool and die maker for the Ford Motor Company. Bob loved the Upper...
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Paul M. Dagenais

August 29, 1927 - April 4, 2009

Paul M. Dagenais, 81, of 121 E. Ohio Street, Marquette, died peacefully early Saturday morning, April 4, 2009 at his home in the presence of his loving family. Mr. Dagenais was born on August 29, 1927 in Marquette to the late Elmer and Gladys (Reinhart) Dagenais and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Bishop Baraga High School. He was a member of St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette. ...
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Effie H. Leppaluoto

September 3, 1915 - April 4, 2009

Effie H. Leppaluoto, 93, of Gwinn, passed into the loving arms of God on Saturday, April 4, at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette, where she had been tenderly cared for since May of 2007. Effie was born on September 3, 1915 in Hibbing, Minnesota, daughter of A.C. and Olga Anderson. She attended Suomi College and met and married Pastor Edward Leppaluoto on August 24, 1938. Their joint...
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Marcia M. Hutto

September 24, 1922 - April 2, 2009

Marcia M. Hutto, 86, of Skandia, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone. Mrs. Hutto was born on September 24, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late James M. and Hazel Mae (Short) Umbarger. Marcia was content with simple joys and blessings in life and found great happiness in the company of family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Carole L....
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Beta E. Borro

April 29, 1919 - March 28, 2009

Beta E. Borro, 89, of Marquette, died Saturday evening, March 28, 2009 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Mrs. Borro was born on April 29, 1919 in Askel, Michigan to the late Oscar and Jenny Heikkinen. She graduated with honors from the Marquette Beauty Academy. Beta was employed for 26 years as a maid and nanny for the Frank Russell family in Marquette. She was a member of...
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Daniel Dorf

August 24, 1948 - March 23, 2009

Daniel Dorf, 60, of 22 Longyear Drive, Negaunee Township, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, March 23, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mr. Dorf was born on August 24, 1948 in Detroit, a son of the late Harold and Rose (Downey) Dorf. He was a 1967 graduate of St. Gregory High School in Detroit. He later met the former Marion Neumanowski and they were married on May 11, 1973 at St....
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Sigrid A. Jetty

March 1, 1920 - March 22, 2009

Sigrid A. Jetty, 89, of Marquette, died Sunday evening, March 22, 2009 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided since July of 2001. Mrs. Jetty was born on March 1, 1920 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Anderson) Abrahamson. A 1939 graduate of Graveraet High School, Sigrid proudly served her country with the U.S. Navy during World...
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Gertrude E. Peterson

June 12, 1914 - March 12, 2009

Gertrude E. Peterson, 94, of 316 Pine Street, Marquette, died Thursday morning, March 12, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Mrs. Peterson was born on June 12, 1914 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Leander and Anna (Tuuri) Winkka and was a lifelong area resident. Gertrude graduated from Graveraet High School in 1932. Having been a homemaker most of her life, she worked in the food...
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Marie E. Ryoti

May 11, 1913 - March 8, 2009

Marie E. Ryoti (nee Dorie) "Micky" Sunrise May 11, 1913 - Sunset March 8, 2009 Daughter of the late Philomena and Wilfred Dorie; wife of the late Erick N. Ryoti. Survived by her children: Renee (Gordon) Vertin, Randy (Sharon) and Ron (Jodi). Beloved grandmother of Eric, Scott, Amy, Jeff, Cary, Ray, Missy, Kaylie, Derek and eighteen wonderful great-grandchildren. Sister of Pauline Bogus...
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Phyllis Gayle Burrell

June 16, 1948 - March 8, 2009

Phyllis Gayle "Irish" Burrell, 60 of 1071 Riverview, Ishpeming, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital. Phyllis was born on June 16, 1948 in Manistique, a daughter of Lawrence and Eva (Plante) Burrell. She was a 1966 graduate of Manistique High School, received a Bachelor of Science in 1980 from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Science...
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Frances I. Van Abel

June 15, 1917 - March 7, 2009

Frances I. Van Abel, 91, of Marquette, died Saturday evening, March 7, 2009 at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. Mrs. Van Abel was born on June 15, 1917 in Nesterville Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late Isaac and Alma (Carlsson-Riddar) Prost. She and her family moved to Baraga, Michigan as a child where she grew up on a farm and graduated from Baraga High School in 1937. ...
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Arthur J. Beauchamp

November 26, 1931 - March 7, 2009

Arthur J. "Art" Beauchamp, 77, of 321 W. Magnetic St., Marquette, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 7, 2009 at home in the presence of his loving family. Mr. Beauchamp was born on November 26, 1931 in Marquette, a son of the late Fred and Frances (Kasiska) Beauchamp and was a lifelong Marquette resident. Art proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1953. He was...
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