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Bill Menhennick ^Featured

William J. Menhennick, Sr., 89, of Marquette, died Friday afternoon, August 12, 2011, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. He was born May 4, 1922, in Marquette, a son of the late Alva J. and Lillie (Hennessey) Menhennick, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident. William was a WWII Marine Corp. veteran. On June 19, 1948 he married the former Betty Conradsen in Marquette. William retired from Michigan Bell in 1983 after 42 years of employment as a repairman. He served on the Chocolay Township ...

Donald J. Tresedder ^Featured

Donald J. Tresedder passed away September 4, 2011 with his loving family at his side at the Eastwood Nursing Home. Don was born December 11, 1927 to William and Margaret (Michelli) Tresedder in Negaunee, Michigan. He graduated from Negaunee High School in 1945 and entered the Navy in Pensacola, Florida where he was recognized for his leadership and was recommended to attend Annapolis. Instead he returned to Michigan to marry the love of his life, Carol Felt, and start a family. He worked for C ...

Michael J. Sager ^Featured

Michael J. Sager, age 56, of 609 Mesnard Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Saturday morning, September 10, 2011, at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming. Born June 26, 1955 in Laurium, a son of Joseph G. and Jean E. (Eckloff) Sager, Jr., Mike was raised in Copper City and Ahmeek, and was a 1974 graduate of the Calumet High School. On August 12, 1978, he married the former Peggy Stella in Mohawk and they have been Marquette residents since 1980. In April of 1985, Mike began a 25 year emp ...

A. Bernice Anderson

A. Bernice Anderson, age 87, of 1600 Mill Creek Court, Marquette, passed away Friday evening, September 16, 2011, at her residence. Born March 10, 1924 in Chatham, a daughter of Axel and Sophie (Johnson) Parkkila, Bernice was raised in Chatham and graduated from the Eben High School in 1942. The days were World War II years and she, like many others, went to work in defense plants in Detroit and elsewhere. When the Cadet Nurse Corps was created, Bernice proudly signed, about to begin her nursin ...

Abbey A. Johnson

BIG BAY - Abbey A. "Gibby" Johnson, 81, of 1749 County Road KCI, Big Bay, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was born on May 21, 1930 to Dewey and Dorothea (Williams) Fraley in Johannesburg, MI. She married Donald C. Johnson on May 8, 1948. Dan owned and operated Donald Johnson Logging in Big Bay and Gibby worked as the bookkeeper. A loving wife and mother, Gibby devoted her life to raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren. In her free time, she ...

Adeline "Tillie" Derwin

Adeline "Tillie" Derwin, 82, of 331 Oak St., Manistique, Mich., died Oct. 29, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, Mich. She was born Dec. 9, 1928, in Germfask, Mich., the daughter of Arnold and Adeline (Thren) Swisher and attended school in Germfask. On April 6, 1944, she married Ernest J. Derwin in Newberry, Mich. They made their home and raised their family in Manistique. Ernie preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2004. Tillie was a cook and the site manager for the meals at the Ma ...

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Ann Marie Hammar

Ann Marie Hammar, age 83, of 612 Poplar St. Ishpeming passed away at 3:33 am on Wednesday July 6, 2011 at the Marquette Co. Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming following a courageous battle with cancer. Ann Marie was born January 9, 1928 in Duluth, MN to Carl Phillip & Agnes (Nord) Nelson. She graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1945. She received her nursing degree from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Duluth. Ann Marie worked for Bell Hospital for 40 years as a registered nurse reti ...

Bea Wentzel

WESTLAKE, Ohio - Bea Wentzel, 94 years young, passed away peacefully in Westlake, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2011. Born in Williams County, Ohio, August 4, 1916, to Clyde and Onnie (Lash) Bunce, she was a graduate of Edon, Ohio High School, and Lansing, Michigan Business College. She married Adrian (Bud) Wentzel of the Michigan State Police. They celebrated their Golden Wedding in August 1986, prior to his death in February, 1987. They had one son, William. She was Postmaster at Big Bay, Mich., fo ...

Benita May Hill

Hill, Benita M. (Venaas) Passed away on June 12, 2011, at age 91. Resident of Plymouth MN, formerly of Virginia, MN (and numerous "Range" cities) and Negaunee, MI. Her heart always resided in her hometown of Virginia. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold; son-in-law, Robert Rocchi; parents and 11 siblings. Survived by sister, Margaret Johnson; children, Tera (Lynn) Miner, Ronald (Janice) Hill, Nancy Rocchi, Peggy (D. Scott) Bocklund, and David (Helen) Hill; grandchildren, Melissa (Steve), Jonath ...

Bernard Marcotte

ESONDIDO, CA - Bernard Marcotte, 50, a beloved husband, father, brother and papa passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 29, 2011 surrounded by his loved ones. Bernie was born in Ishpeming on October 13, 1960 and resided there until the age of 5. His family relocated to Southern California and that became his home until his passing. He is survived by his wife Debbie, his son Chad (Laine) Marcotte, daughter Bree (Justin) Kelley, sons Brian, Derek and Garrett Borland. He's a beloved papa ...

Betty Menhennick

Betty L. Menhennick, 92, of Marquette, died Monday morning, October 3, 2011 at Mill Creek Assisted Living, with her family by her side and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice. She was born October 18, 1918, in Negaunee, to the late James V. and Caroline (Anderson) Conradsen. She attended and was a 1936 graduate of Negaunee High School. On June 19, 1948 she married William J. Menhennick, Sr. in Marquette and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2011. Betty was employed for several year ...

Billie Holliday

HOLLIDAY, Billie L., 69 of Huron Beach died Oct. 6, 2011, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. She is survived by: her husband, George Gary; three daughters, Lee Anna (Todd) Braden of Saline, Bonnie (David) Webb of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Cindy (Jeff) Robideau of Onsted; two stepsons, John Edward (Ellen) Holliday of Decatur, Ala., and David Michael (Lori) Holliday of Oakland, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Hart of Saline and Christine (Emerson) Parks o ...

Calvin C. Bjorne

ISHPEMING - Calvin C. Bjorne, 86, of 104 Malton Rd. #15 Negaunee, and former Big Perch Lake resident, passed away, Wednesday, May 25th, at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Calvin was born in North Lake location on October 1, 1924, a son of the late Martha (Walimaa) and Gust Bjorne. Cal graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1942 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country during World War II, in both the European and Pacific theaters from 1943-1946. Fol ...

David J. Mileski

David J. Mileski, 74, of Marquette (Saux Head Lake), died at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital, where he had been a patient for eight days. David was born October 3, 1933, in Stambaugh, Mich., and lived in Marquette until he moved to Saux Head Lake near Big Bay, Mich. He was the son of Zigmund P. and Irene (Schultz) Mileski and was a graduate of John D. Pierce High School, Class of 1951. He married his wife of 55 years, Mary C. Boyd, on November 8, 1952. Togeth ...

David Jandron

Dave Jandron, 69, of 718 County Road, Negaunee died at 6:10 AM on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Norlite Nursing Center where he had been a patient for 2 months and after a 3 month illness. Dave was born September 3, 1941 in Ishpeming to George R. "Murphy" and Lydia (Rovedo) Jandron, was a graduate of Negaunee St. Paul High School, Class of 1959, and was a lifelong Negaunee resident. He worked for the Negaunee I.G.A. for several years. He then worked for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company for 34 ...

David L. LaMere

David Lyle "Trapper" LaMere, 70, of 25 N. Basin Drive, Negaunee Township, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 7, 2011 of an apparent heart attack while cutting firewood. David was born April 16, 1941, in Negaunee, Michigan, to Robert and Eunice (Milroy) LaMere. He was a 1959 graduate of Negaunee St. Paul High School and served our country in the National Guard following graduation. David worked for the Michigan Dept of Transportation on the Mackinac Bridge in the early 1960's, sold ...

Dennis M. Moore

Dennis M. Moore, a longtime resident of Lake Leelanau, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. Dennis, 77, was the beloved husband to Gerd for 54 years; cherished father of Brian (Laura), Glenn (Lisa), and Cyndi (Stephen); grandfather to Jessica, Alex, Brett, Brad, Stephanie, Natalie, Jordyn and Brandon. He's the brother of Brian and was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth; father, Joseph; brother, Joe; and infant granddaughter, Amy. Dennis was born April 19, 1934, in Evansville, Ind., and sp ...

Dolores M. Matekel

TRENARY - Dolores M. Matekel, age 72, of Second Avenue, Trenary, joined her best friend on the dance floor of eternity on Thursday afternoon, May 5, 2011 at her home following a year long illness. She was born on March 28, 1939 in Marquette, Michigan to the late Frank and Tyne (Lakanen) Silta. Dolores was raised in the Skandia and Dukes area and graduated from Graveraet High School. On June 15, 1957, she married John Matekel. Dolores worked many places over her lifetime. She worked at a dental o ...

Donald D. Pavloski

Donald D. Pavloski, 74, of 1901 Division St., Marquette, died Sunday evening, October 16, 2011 in the Hospice Suite at Marquette General Hospital with his loving family at his side and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Don was born January 31, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, a son of the late Clarence "Red" and Sadie (Daines) Pavloski. He was a 1955 graduate of Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He then attended the Ray-Vogue School of Photography in Chicago later re ...