All Obituaries

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...

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...

Mary Abigail Malmgren Lewis, 77, of Ishpeming, died peacefully early Sunday morning, April 25, 2021 at her home while under the care of UP Home Health & Hospice.   In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services.   Canale & Pennock Funeral Service in Ishpeming is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalepennock.com

Kurt Leon Kiviniemi, 63, of Laurium, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at UP Health System-Marquette.  He was born November 14, 1957, in Calumet, a son of Robert and Marilyn (Rautio) Kiviniemi.  He was a 1976 graduate of Calumet High School. Kurt was employed for several years as a meter reader with UPPCO.  He also served as a volunteer fireman for the Laurium Village Fire Department.  In his youth, he was a hockey goalie for Calumet High School and the Copper Country...

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;...