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Obituaries

Daniel Walther

MUNISING, MI-Daniel Joseph Walther, age 51, of Munising, passed away on Friday, May 30th, 2025, at University of Madison-Wisconsin hospital due to ongoing health conditions. Dan was born the youngest of eight children to William G. Walther and Particia A. (Seger) Walther on September 9th, ...

Donald Pynnonen

MARINETTE, MI-On May 27, 2025, Donnie passed away at his home surrounded by his loving wife, family and pastor. He was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on January 11, 1962. He attended Negaunee High School where he was a major contributor to his teammates as a basketball player ­ a starting ...

Carolyn Nelson

EBEN JCT, MI-Carolyn Dorothy (Johnson) Nelson, of Eben Junction, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 2, 2025. Carolyn was 'born in the house she lived in', on September 20, 1937, to Carl and Martha (Hallstrom) Johnson. When she was 17, Carolyn met the love of her life, Edwin 'Matt' ...

Gilford Perry

ISHPEMING, MI ­ Gilford Charles Perry, Sr. Gilford Charles Perry, Sr., age 98, a lifelong resident of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Michigan Veterans Home D.J. Jacobetti in Marquette. Born in Ishpeming on April 18, 1927, Gilford was the son of the late ...

Elaine Zaiki

ISHPEMING, MI/IRON RIVER, MI- Elaine A. Zaiki, age 92, longtime Ishpeming and Iron River resident, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2025 at her home, while in the loving care of her family, and UP Home Health and Hospice. Elaine was born in Iron River on March 6, 1933, daughter of the late ...

Cheryl Kerr

NEWBERRY, MI-Cheryl Jane Kerr (Waara), 66, died June 2, 2025 at Newberry Assisted Living in Newberry, MI after a decade’s long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born August 16, 1958 to John and Janet Waara in Baraga, MI. She earned her nursing degree from Gogebic Community College in ...