Marjorie M. Ketola, age 98, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming, where she had been a resident since October 31, 2018.   Marge was born in Marinette, Wisconsin on April 22, 1922 to Othelia (Behnke) and Edward Kucher.  She attended the area Catholic school and Menominee High School through 11th grade.  In 1939 the family moved where her father was transferred to the Ishpeming A&P Store to serve as the Meat Dept....

Theodore Samuel “Sam” Richards, 93, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2020, at the Trillium House, with his family by his side and under the care of the UP Home Health & Hospice.   Sam was born on January 27, 1927 to William C. and Gertrude (Houseman) Richards in Tilden Township. He attended school in National Mine, but quit school to work. Sam later graduated from Ishpeming high School with a group of local veterans.   He was...

Stephen L. Hintsala, 76, of Black River, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Stephen was born on December 31, 1943 in Ishpeming to the late Jarl and Bertha (Linna) Hintsala.  He was a 1961 graduate of Republic High School and a lifelong Black River resident. Stephen served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 until 1965.  He drove trucks at the Republic mine and retired as an electrician from the Tilden Mine...

George “Al” Martin, 72, of Michigamme, died Tuesday morning, February 11, 2020 at UP Health System-Bell.    No Services will be held.   Canale & Pennock Funeral Service in Ishpeming is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalepennock.com

Ronald Hogge, 64, of Ishpeming, died Saturday morning, February 8, 2020 at The Lighthouse at Ishpeming.   There will be no services.  Burial will take place in Hancock.   Canale & Pennock Funeral Service in Ishpeming is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalepennock.com

Larry A. Nault, 64, of National Mine, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.    He was born August 24, 1955 in Ishpeming, a son of Paul and Margaret (Hasslitt) Nault.  He graduated from National Mine High School in 1974 and earned a degree in refrigeration and air conditioning.   Larry was employed at Marquette General Hospital for 25 years.   He loved going to camp, hunting, playing cribbage, euchre, solitare.  He also loved his animals and taking...

    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 Weeksbury, 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...