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...

Dennis F. Pellinen, 54, of McFarland & Ishpeming, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 as a result of a snowmobile accident.    He was born April 27, 1964 in Waukegan, Illinois, a son of the late Melvin and Mabel (Winn) Pellinen and was raised in Ishpeming.   Dennis worked for 23 years as a plant repairman for CCI at the Tilden and Empire Mines.   He attended Little Lake Chapel and Lake Superior Christian Church.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed riding...

Edward E. Nowlin, Jr., 81, of Ishpeming, passed away Friday morning, December 28, 2018 at The Lighthouse of Ishpeming.     Edward was born on July 15, 1937 in West Branch, Michigan to the late Edward and Florence (Phillips) Nowlin, Sr. On August 15, 1970, he married the former Deana LeMay in Iron Mountain and together they moved with their family to Ishpeming in 1972.    Ed retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a truck driver and then later started Nowlin...

Arlene Yvonne Ylinen, 82, of Ishpeming, died peacefully Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Trillium House in Marquette while under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice.    She was born June 20, 1936 in Marquette, a daughter of the late Wilho and Ansa (Ranta) Leppanen.  She was a 1954 graduate of Eben High School and was a lifelong area resident.   On October 2, 1954 she married Leslie Ylinen in Marquette and he preceded her in death in October...

Jamie A. Moody, 56, died Sunday evening, October 28, 2018 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health & Rehabilitation Center while under the care of Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice.    Jamie was born on January 28, 1962 in Traverse City, MI to the late James and Martha (Nevalainen) Moody. She was raised in National Mine, graduated from Westwood High School and attended college in Minnesota.   Jamie loved to needlework, beadwork, crochet and sew. She had a very big...

Nancy Jean Haanpaa, 72, of Negaunee, formerly of Herman, died Friday morning, October 26, 2018 at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee while under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice.    She was born September 13, 1946 in L’Anse, a daughter of the late Homer and Frances (Ellenich) Salo.  She was raised in L’Anse, attended L’Anse High School and was a graduate of the former Suomi College.   Nancy worked a variety of jobs throughout the...