All Obituaries

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;...

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...