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Andrew Yackel

Andy was a Bay Cliff camper in the 90's. He also attended Camp Independence as an adult. MARQUETTE — Andrew Hugh “Andy” Yackel, 24, of 1955 Freedom Drive, Marquette, entered eternal life Saturday morning, December 22, 2007, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, where he had been a patient for the past month. Andy was born July 21, 1983, in Iron River, a son of Dennis E. and Cynthia A. (Hotchkin) Yackel, and resided in Iron River until moving to Marquette in 1987. He was a 2 ...

Carolyn Bengson

Carolyn was a camper at Bay Cliff in the 70's & 80's. She attended Camp Independence as an adult camper for several years. Ishpeming – Carolyn Ann Bengson, age 33 of Ishpeming, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at the Bell Memorial Hospital after being on the ventilator for five months. She was born with Spina Bifida. Carolyn was born November 27, 1968 in Ishpeming to Lois (Miller) & the late Marvin A. Bengson. Carolyn attended many of the local schools, graduated from the Westwood H ...

Chris Silva

"Chris was a beloved camper for 12 summers (1999-2009). He was both a proud and humble Unit V camper, and an enthusiastic member of the teen program. Chris was a wonderful boy, full of joy and wonder, and a thousand questions...and we loved him for it. Chris climbed the highest mountain and sang his heart out for all of us. We will especially remember Chris for his smile, his kindness to others, and his love of life. Chris was a blessing to all of us and he will forever be in our hearts here a ...

Elizabeth Stone

Liz was a Bay Cliff camper in the 90's. She also attended Camp Independence as an adult.

Gladys Blank

Gladys was a camper at Camp Independence for many years.

Glen Koepp

Glen was a Bay Cliff camper in the 70's. He also attended Camp Independence as an adult.

James L. King

James Rabideau

MARQUETTE James Stephen Rabideau, Sr., age 70, a resident of the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans since 1984, entered eternal life Saturday morning, June 25, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.Born March 20, 1941 in Escanaba, a son of Stephen P. and Mabel E. (Leqia) Rabideau, Jim was raised in Rock and was a graduate of the Rock High School where he played varsity basketball. He entered the US Air Force in 1964, serving during the Vietnam Era, until his honorable discharge in 1969. He married th ...

Jeanette Ann Wakeham

Jeanette was a Bay Cliff camper for 7 summers from 2002-2008. She was always known for her beautiful smile, her favorite color pink, and the kindness & support she gave to her friends. Jeanette Ann Wakeham, 21, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Saturday morning November 5, 2011. She was born on July 22, 1990, in Washington, DC, and moved to Atlantic Mine in 1994 when she was adopted by William and Gloria (Lantto) Wakeham. Jeanette graduated from Calumet High School with the class ...

Jennifer Kless

Jennifer was a Bay Cliff camper in the 80's.

JoAnne Lardenoit

Joshua Bader

Josh, from Ontonagon, was a Bay Cliff camper in the 1990's. "The first thing that comes to mind is what a good friend you were to us. Your happiness was like sunshine..." ~ Written by friends of Josh "Josh spent six summers at Bay Cliff. He touched all of our lives in a very special way. Josh will be remembered for his willingness to help others, many smiles, and his songs. Josh's spirit will always be part of Bay Cliff." -- From the 1998 Yearbook Dedication.

Lynn Norell

NEGAUNEE - Lynn Adele Norell, 58, a longtime Negaunee resident, passed into eternal life at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008, at the Ostego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Mich. She had been a resident of Tendercare Gaylord Nursing Home for the past 3 1/2 years. Lynn was born January 29, 1950, in Ishpeming to Verner and Marian (Hodge) Norell. She attended school in Marquette and graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1970. Because Lynn wanted to attend Northern Michigan Universit ...

Marlene Plutchak Martindale

Mary Edick

Mary was a camper at Bay Cliff first in the children's program and then in Camp Independence as an adult camper for 24 years.

Mary Jo Hetrick

NEWBERRY — Lifelong Newberry resident, Mary Jo Hetrick, 78, died Thursday morning December 13, 2007 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry. Born October 24, 1929 in Newberry, daughter of the late Maurice and Dorothea (Green) Beaudin, Mary Jo was a 1947 graduate of Newberry High School. A devoted homemaker, she served as a trustee on the Luce County Board of Commissioners for 14 years. Mary Jo was a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church and her hobbies and interests included music, readi ...

Maureen Shea

Known as "Mo", Maureen was a camper in the Camp Independence program for many summers in the 90's.

Meggan Eiben

Meggan, from Marquette, was a Bay Cliff camper in Unit V (Sam's Place) for five summers in the 1980's. "Meggan brought her enthusiasm, music, and love to Bay Cliff for five summers. She shared her smiles and happiness with everyone, and taught us how to live each day to the fullest. Meggan will be especially remembered for her eargerness to participate in unit shows and for brightening our days with her songs. Meggan's spirit will always be a part of Bay Cliff!" --From the 1991 Yearbook Dedic ...

Nicole Smith

Nicole was a Bay Cliff camper in Unit V (Sam's Place) from 1994-2001. She later attend Camp Independence as an adult camper. Nicole was known for calling everyone "sweetheart", and she was one to us. Nicole L. Smith, 26, of Norway, died Sat. Jan. 15, 2011 in Marquette. She was born on Jun 12, 1984 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Ronald and the late Diane (Swentner) Smith.Nicole graduated from the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District in 2009. She had a strong faith and carried her B ...

Noah Miesch

Noah was a Bay Cliff camper in Unit V from 2000 to 2005. He was from Muskegon, MI.