All Obituaries

Donald C. “Sam” Racine, of Ishpeming Township, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette at the age of 94.   He was born September 14, 1927, in Ishpeming, the youngest child of Samuel and Jennie (Perrault) Racine.    Sam worked for CCI at the Cliffs Shaft as a young man while working part-time for Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home.  Following a layoff from the mine, he began working full time at the funeral home and later...

Dianne K. Treloar, 66, of Ishpeming, died Friday afternoon, November 19, 2021 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility with her loving daughter and granddaughter by her side.   She was born February 22, 1955, in Ishpeming, a daughter of the late Jack and Ellen (Niemi) Harvala.  She graduated from Ishpeming High School and was a lifelong area resident.   Dianne worked as a care giver for many years.   She had always had a love for the beauty of nature. ...

Karen Lynd (Kranz) 76, of Harvey passed away on November 11, 2021 and joined her family in heaven and is having a cold PBR and playing poker.  Karen was born on December 27, 1944 in High Wycombe, England, to Ruby (Gibbons) and Phillip Kranz, the second of six children. She came to America on the Queen Mary with her mother and brother Rod.  She attended Norway High School and was a lifetime Yooper. She went on to get her nursing certificate and worked many years in various nursing...

Gary Clinton Hedberg, 69, of Ishpeming, went home to his Creator, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday evening, October 6, 2021 at UP Health System-Bell. Gary was born August 5, 1952, in Newberry, Michigan, to the late Clinton and Margaret (Swanson) Hedberg. He graduated from Newberry High School in 1970 and went on to earn a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as 2 Associate Degrees in Mechanical, Draft & Design Engineering from Lake Superior State University. On...

Clifford B. “Farmer” Trudell Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at home in his wife’s arms.   He was born January 16, 1938 on Mitchell Hill in National Mine to Clifford Sr. and Maude (Dymond) Trudell.  He graduated from National Mine School and shortly after went to work at the bowling alley at the Miracle Center and later at his uncle’s store in Lower Michigan.   Returning to the UP, he married his wife, Ann and they had 5...

Nancy Trudell Armata passed away March 4, 2021 in West Valley, Utah due to leukemia and COPD related causes.   She was born July 10, 1960 to Clifford and Ann Trudell.  She grew up on the family farm and raised farm animals, particularly a Brown Swiss that garnered many ribbons at the fairs.   She attended National Mine School for the elementary grades and was in the first class to graduate from Westwood High School.  Early on, she joined the Blue Notes Drum and Bugle...

Ruth E. Johnson, 91, a former Republic resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, where she had been a resident for the past four years.   Ruth was born on January 21, 1930 in Iron River, MI, to the late Arthur and Betty (Ahola) Windahl and was raised in Republic.  She graduated from Republic High School in 1948.   Ruth married Harry Johnson Jr. on July 2, 1949 and together they raised three...

Bryan Louis Schultz, 48, of Negaunee, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at UP Health System-Marquette following a short illness.   He was born June 7, 1973, in Muskegon, Michigan, a son of Richard and Mary (Burns) Schultz.  He was a 1992 graduate of Ishpeming High School.   Bryan was employed as a lead boiler and kiln operator at Potlach Sawmill from 1998 to 2014.   He enjoyed spending time with his girls, the outdoors hunting, camping, archery and fishing on his...

Kassandra Caver, 67, of Gwinn, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette.   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 3 pm via Zoom, ID: 8793086749, Password: 2021 or via phone 464-6831, Pin: 721597.   Canale & Pennock Funeral Service in Ishpeming is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalepennock.com

Lawrence Elmer “Larry” Johnson, 80, of Marquette, died Monday, May 17, 2021at UP Health System-Marquette.   He was born August 25, 1940, in Marquette, a son of the late Lawrence C. and Astrid (Peterson) Johnson.  He was a 1958 graduate of John D. Pearce High School and was a lifelong area resident.   Larry worked for 45 years at the former Bunny Bread Bakery in Marquette.  He started right out of high school in 1958 and retired as a semi-truck driver for...