Amy Elizabeth Mattson, 44, of Gwinn, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.   She was born February 3, 1976, in Ishpeming, a daughter of James and Dianne (Harvala) Treloar.  She attended Ishpeming Schools and was a lifelong area resident.   Her interests included reading.   Amy is survived by three sons, Brandon Mattson, Bryce Mattson and Chase Harteau, all of Gwinn; mother, Dianne Treloar of Ishpeming; siblings, Bonnie Smith of Harvey, Julie (Bob) Pegenau of...

Nancy Kay Johnson of Marquette, MI passed away Sunday, September 13th, 2020 at the age of 54. Nancy was born in L'Anse, MI on August 12th, 1966 to Herbert and Susie (Goard) Johnson. She was a graduate of Ontonagon Area High School and spent time living throughout the Western Upper Peninsula, as well as Chicago with her sisters Lynn and Denise.  Nancy enjoyed camping, spending time outdoors, and entertaining friends and family. She was known to have a heart of gold and a great...

Duane D. Danielson, 92, of Ishpeming, passed away September 8, 2020, at his home in the loving care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice.    Duane was born March 2, 1928 in Negaunee to Carl (Albert) and Evelyn (Whitburn) Danielson.   He was a 1947 graduate of Negaunee High School.   His love of God moved him to dedication and baptism on June 10, 1951 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.   On December 13, 1957 he married his lifelong partner, Lillian...

Karen S. MacLachlan, 68, of Champion, passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2020 at her beloved home on Lake Michigamme surrounded by loved ones after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.   Karen was born on September 22, 1951 in West Branch, MI to Robert E. and Pauline A. (Rising) Cook.  She was a 1969 graduate of Houghton Lake High School.  Karen received a degree in nursing from Delta College in Bay City, MI and received her Master’s Degree in...

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...