All Obituaries

Diana Marie (LaCosse) Bonneau, 64, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2022 with her family by her side at Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Ishpeming. Diana loved the outdoors and worked for Michigan Forestry. She was also employed by the Kewadin Casino and multiple hotels in Munising and Christmas, Michigan. Diana was born at Bell Hospital in Ishpeming on December 18, 1957, a daughter of Kenneth and Alice (Galske) LaCosse and was a 1977 Eben...

Alan D. Frieberg, 69, of Republic, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2022 at Trillium Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born April 28, 1953, in Marquette, a son of the late Norman and Joan (McNerney) Frieberg. The obituary Alan wrote for himself simply stated, “ironworker, oil field driller, plumber, nurse, welder and lover of life”. Alan is survived by his sisters, Kerry (Jim) Bonovich of Ishpeming and Gwyn Fontaine of Gwinn; a “daughter”, Ali...

Sheila I. Gustafson, 56, of Ishpeming, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her home. Sheila was born on February 2, 1966 in Marquette to the late Martin and Marilyn (Corbine) French. She was a graduate of Marquette Senior High School. Sheila was employed throughout the years with the Mining Journal, Kountry Korners and the Landmark. She enjoyed journaling, the outdoors and nature and spending time with her grandchildren. Sheila also loved music and enjoyed participating in karaoke...

Helen “Dolly” P. Ensign, 95, of L’Anse, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 10, 2022 at Bayside Village Nursing Home in L’Anse where she had been a resident for several years.    Helen was born on July 20, 1926 in Pequaming, Michigan to the late Edward P. Rock Sr. And Sarah J.(LaParche) Rock.   She married William C. Ensign in 1945 in Saginaw, MI. Her husband, William, preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1996.   They had three children, two...

Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Ripp, 70, of Ishpeming, passed from this earthly realm on March 26, 2022 at her home. Jackie was born in Detroit, MI in 1951 to Myron J. and Mary (Howe) Ripp.  She was the wild child that all parents worry about, as her lack of fear and sense of adventure led her into exciting escapades on playground equipment, neighborhood games and her bike.  Although born a city girl, after graduating from Cooley High School in 1969 she moved north to attend...

Jay Leonard Bierlein, 64, passed away at his home in Ishpeming on March 25th, 2022. Jay was born on April 16th, 1957 to Leonard and Audrey (Malzahn) Bierlein, who have preceded him in death. Jay is survived by his son, Tobin James (TJ) and his only grandson, Tobin James Jr. along with TJ’s significant other, Faith Plankey. Also, Jay’s stepmother, Ramona Bierlein; sisters, Jan Sanregret, Jill Rankinen and husband, Michael; stepsisters, Bonnie Matterand, Elaine Zentheofer and...

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...