Bessie Pennock, 96, of L’Anse, went home to the Lord Wednesday evening, January 22, 2020 at Bayside Village in L’Anse.    She was born November 12, 1923 in Weeksburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Marion and Lucy (Wells) Collins.  Her family moved to L’Anse when she was a child and she was a 1941 graduate of L’Anse High School.   Bessie married Gail Dewey Pennock on September 1, 1941 and together raised 7...

Irene Bircham, 97, of Marquette, died peacefully Thursday evening, January 9, 2020 at the Norlite Nursing Center.   Honoring Irene’s wishes, there will be no services.   Canale & Pennock Funeral Service in Ishpeming is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalepennock.com

Michael H. MacLachlan, 75, of Champion, passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2019, at his home.    Mike was born on May 14, 1944 at Bay City, Michigan, a son of the late Howard and Helen (Mahoney) MacLachlan  and was a 1962 graduate of Handy High School in Bay City.  Following his graduation, Mike proudly served his country with the United States Navy on the USS Francis Marion 1963 -68. Following his discharge from the Navy, Mike returned to Bay City where he...

Virginia K. DeRocha, 81, of Champion, died peacefully, Monday afternoon, October 28, 2019 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.    She was born July 16, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Martin and Bonnie (Lykins) Perry, Jr. and raised in Imperial Heights and was a 1957 graduate of Champion High School.   Virginia married James DeRocha on September 24, 1959 at the Sacred Heart Church in Champion.   She was a very talented baker, earning many...

Roger Wayne Steede, 44, of Ishpeming, passed away unexpectedly, because of heart failure, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home.    He was born April 26, 1975 in Ishpeming, a son of Richard and Carol (Nault) Steede.  He attended Westwood High School and graduated in 1993 and was a lifelong area resident.   Roger worked as a carpenter and finisher for his dad and with his brothers for his family’s business, Rich’s Building & Drywall.  He also...

Jeffrey O. “Jeff” Barrett, 68, of Ishpeming, passed away on Tuesday night, August 6, 2019 at UP Health System- Marquette following a lengthy illness.   He was born January 20, 1951 in Merril, Wisconsin, a son of Gerald and Leona (Schnarsky) Barrett.  He was a 1969 graduate of Rhinelander High School.   Jeff served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.   He was employed as a machine operator for the railroad for many years and retired in...

William Albert Vallar, 63, of Ishpeming, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home.    He was born March 3, 1956 in Marquette, a son of the late Albert A. and Mary E. (Znorski) Vallar.  He was a 1974 graduate of Marquette Senior High School, earned an Associate’s degree from NMU and was a lifelong area resident.   William worked as a custodian for various local companies through the years.   He is survived by his siblings, David H. (Ada) Vallar of...

A graveside service for William Noel Argall will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Ishpeming Cemetery.   Mr. Argall, 77, of Ishpeming, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his residence.   Canale & Pennock Funeral Service in Ishpeming is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalepennock.com

Ronald Lee Welch, 73 of Escanaba, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health & Rehab Center while under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice.   He was born December 30, 1945 in West Allis, Wisconsin, a son of the late Harold and Hazel (Valleau) Welch and raised in Hardwood, MI.    Ronald moved to Brainerd, Minnesota where he worked for several years as a boat builder.   He will be remembered by his family as someone who was helpful to...

Teri Lee Newhouse, 51, of Ishpeming, died peacefully Thursday morning, January 31, 2019 at her home while under the loving care of her husband, Jeff and daughter, Ashley with the support of UP Home Health & Hospice.    She was born June 27, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Jack and Mary (Lucas) Gwinn.   Teri was a member of AA for many years and was proud to be a strong recovering alcoholic.  She loved living in the UP.  She enjoyed spending...