Harry Johnson, Jr., former Republic resident, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Prestige Place Assisted Living in Clare, Michigan, where he has been a resident for the past 3 years.   Harry was born on August 8, 1927, to Harry G. and Linda (Hangas) Johnson and was raised in Republic where he graduated from Republic High School Class of 1945.  Upon graduation, Harry entered the US Navy during WWII and was a part of the 53rd Naval Construction...

John (Jack) Henry Tregoning departed on eternal patrol on November 22, 2020 at 1430 hours.   He was born on September 4, 1938 in Ishpeming, MI to John B. and Aurora M. (Swanson) Tregoning and was raised in Negaunee, MI. He attended school in Negaunee and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17. Jack trained as an engineman and served in the submarine force on the boats Bream, Bluegill, Swordfish, Perch, Menhaden, and Cutlass. He served a tour in Vietnam on the patrol gunboat PG90. He...

Timothy John “TJ” Baker, 40, of Ishpeming, passed away, Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his home.  Those who knew TJ, even just a little, lost a light in their lives. Although he left this world too soon; he left it a better place.   He was born July 30, 1980, in Marquette, a son of James A. and Kathy L. (Juntti) Baker. TJ is survived by his parents, James Baker of West Chicago, IL and Kathy (Douglas) Lewis of Florida & Texas; sister, Alison of West Chicago, IL;...

William James Miles, 54, of Ramsay, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at UP Health System-Marquette as a result of an automobile accident.   He was born January 16, 1966 in Troy, New York, a son of Gerald and Katherine (Herring) Miles.   William married Caroleen Vance on April 16, 1993 in Plant City, Forida.   He was employed for years as a welder and fabricator.  His interests included singing, fishing and exploring nature.   He is survived by his wife, Caroleen...

Theresa A. Carriere, 95, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 at St. Therese Senior Services of Woodbury in Woodbury, Minnesota.    Theresa was born on February 6, 1925 in Ishpeming, MI to the late Frank and Teresa (Tassone) Bertucci.  Everyone knew Theresa as “Tete,” a nickname that came from her oldest sister, Rosie.   Theresa was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.  She put family...

Donald Lee Palomaki, 68, of Ishpeming, died peacefully Wednesday evening, October 21, 2020, at his home, with family by his side and under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice.    He was born February 2, 1952, in Ishpeming, a son of Sulo and Irja (Hanninen) Palomaki.  He was a 1970 graduate of Ishpeming High School and earned an Associate’s Degree in technical drafting & tool design from Ferris State University in 1972.  He was a lifelong area...

Eric Heinz Gaenssle, 50, of Marquette, died Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2020, in Ishpeming, as a result of a medical event.    He was born November 8, 1969, in Royal Oak, Michigan, a son of Heinz and Laura (Bell) Gaenssle.   Eric enjoyed model trains, history, camping and the outdoors.   He is survived by his children, Oskar Martinez, Victoria Martinez and Sonja Gaenssle; his mother, Laura Gaenssle; sister, Lisa (Gaenssle) Ganeko; and former spouse, Marlina...

John R. Juntti, Jr., 87, of Ishpeming, died Wednesday at 12:02 A.M, October 14, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Center.  His battle with serious medical issues showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile.  Despite the pain, John always came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Everyone would always tell him he looked good to which he always replied, “That has never been my problem”. He was a proud Patriarch of a small but...

Paul I. Weichlein, 66 of Negaunee, formerly of Epoufette, passed away on October 7th, 2020 surrounded by his family.   He was born on January 13th, 1954 in Ann Arbor to the late William and Caroline Weichlein (Begley). Paul grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Pioneer High School and Eastern Michigan University. Paul was an avid outdoorsman which brought him to the Upper Peninsula in 1996 where he owned and operated the “Cut River Store” with his wife of several years. Paul...

John Edward Lee, Jr. (AKA Jack, Skipper and occasionally Sam) passed away on Sunday, September 27th at Trillium House in Marquette, Michigan at the age of 85.  The middle child and only son of John & Leah (Miller) Lee, Jack was born in Jackson, Michigan on April 18, 1935. Jack grew up in New York, Ohio and Michigan.  He joined the Army near the end of the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska where he trained dogs.  Shortly after his time in the military he met the love...