Baraga County

This county is named for Father Frederic Baraga, who came to this county from Austria in 1831 and made bishop of northern Michigan. The first visitors were French missionaries and traders who found shelter from Lake Superior on the shores of the Keweenau Bay in the 1600’s. Father Baraga built a Catholic Mission at Assinins and devoted 10 years to educating the native Indians. L’Anse expanded when the railroad was built in 1871. The highest point in the Upper Peninsula is located at Mt. Curwood.

Obituary of Helen Ruth Lindahl (1930-2002)

Baraga County

Helen Ruth Lindahl(March 20, 1930-September 9, 2002) Helen Ruth Lindahl, age 72 of Zeba passed away Monday, September 9, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 20, 1930 in Zeba, MI daughter to the late Henry and Susan (Asher) Miller. Helen graduated from Baraga High School in 1990. She married Harvey Lindahl in L’Anse on November 6, 1971. She worked as a unit manager for the New Day Treatment Center in Baraga for more than 10 years until her retirement in 1989. Helen was a member of the Zeba Indian Mission United Methodist Church, KBIC, Ojibwa Senior …

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Obituary of Bryon A. Barbano (1927-2002)

Baraga County

Byron A. Barbano(July 1, 1927-August 15, 2002) L’ANSE — Byron A. Barbano, age 75 formerly of L’Anse passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he has been a resident since May of 2002. He was born July 1, 1927, in L’Anse, son of the late Henry and Marian (Asher) Barbano. Byron grew up in L’Anse. He worked with the laborer’s union in the Chicago area retiring in 1992 then returned to L’Anse. Byron was in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion …

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Obituary of Alice E. Curtis (1919-2002)

Baraga County

Alice E. “Gram” Curtis(27 November 1919 – 5 July 2002) ZEBA – Alice E. “Gram” Curtis, 82, of Zeba, passed away at Marquette General Hospital on Friday, July 5, 2002, following a brief illness. Alice was born November 27, 1919, in Zeba, the daughter of the late Jerry and Lizzie (Blaker) Spruce. She attended school in Pequaming and was a lifetime area resident. In September of 1940, she married George Eli Curtis in Zeba. He preceded her in death in 1977. Alice was an active member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Baraga Senior Citizens and served on the board …

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Obituary of Lloyd Francis Hugo (1942-2003)

Baraga County

Lloyd Hugo (November 24, 1942-December 30, 2003) Lloyd Francis “Victor” Hugo, age 61, of Huron, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital in Norwalk, Ohio. He was born on November 24, 1942, in Zeba, Michigan, son of the late John Hugo II and Isabelle (Asher) Hugo. He graduated from L’Anse High School in 1961. After high school, Lloyd ventured throughout the Midwest. An accomplished musician, he toured with the musical bands the Vigilantes and the All-Nighters. Lloyd also cut a few solo records and played exclusively in nightclubs throughout Ohio. In the 1980’s he …

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Obituary of Myrtle E. Gauthier (1918-2003)

Baraga County

Myrtle E. GauthierOctober 13, 1918 – December 5, 2003 Myrtle E. Gauthier, age 85 of Baraga passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, at Marquette General Hospital following a short term illness. She was born October 13, 1918 in Keweenaw Bay, MI daughter to the late John and Emma (St. Arnold) LeFernier. Myrtle worked at WigWam, housekeeping for motels, and at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Craft Shop. She was a member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, KBIC, and Ojibwa Seniors. Myrtle is survived by her son Fred Gauthier of Zeba; daughters, Dorothy (William) Juutilainen of L’Anse, Shirley (Bohdan) Zasadnyj …

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Obituary of Judith M. Miron (1945-2003)

Baraga County

Judith M. Miron(9 Sept 1945 – 14 Nov 2003) Judith M. Miron, age 58 of Baraga passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident in Baraga. She was born September 9, 1945, in L’Anse, daughter to Clarence and Harriet (Madosh) Geroux. Judy grew up and attended school in Baraga. She married Rodger Miron on September 7, 1963, in Assinins. Judy was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, sewing, gardening, flowers, camping, and outdoor activities. Judy loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Rodger of …

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Obituary of Sandra Ann Dowd (1953-2003)

Baraga County

Sandy Dowd(July 14, 1953-October 22, 2003) SANDRA ANN DOWD, 50, of Baraga passed away at her residence following a lengthy illness Wednesday morning, October 22, 2003. She was born in Houghton, MI. on July 14, 1953 daughter of the late James and Frances (Jondreau) Cardinal. She attended Baraga Area Schools and was a lifetime area resident. Sandra was employed at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens as a cook for 28 years until her retirement in July 2003 due to illness. Sandra was a member Holy Name of Jesus Church, a member of the church culture club, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and …

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Obituary of Sarah Froberg (1912-2003)

Baraga County

Sarah Froberg(February 22, 1912 – September 25, 2003) Sarah Froberg, age 91, formerly of Baraga passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL where she has been a resident for the past four years. She was born February 22, 1912 in Assinins, MI daughter to the late Thomas and Mary Jane (Monguse) Shalifoe. Sarah married George Duschene in 1932 and he preceded her in death in 1942. On March 2, 1946, she married Victor Froberg in Baraga. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Baraga County Memorial Hospital until moving to Waukegan, IL in 1965 …

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Obituary of William H. Mayo

Baraga County

William “Bill” H. MAYOOctober 29, 1938 – September 7, 2003 WILLIAM “BILL” H. MAYO, 84, of Baraga, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2003 at the Franciscan Rehabilitation Center in Appleton, WI., following a period of ill health. He was born in Baraga, MI. on March 14, 1919 son of the late William H. and Albina (Foucault) Mayo. Bill attended Baraga High School and was very active in sports. He married the former Marguerite “Marcy” Bohmier on October 29, 1938, in Assinins, MI. Bill worked for the Ford Motor Company in L’Anse, LaCourt Gas Company of Baraga and later was co-owner …

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Obituary of Lawrence E. “Ed” Miller

Baraga County

Lawrence E. “Ed” Miller(June 1, 1932-April 27, 2003) L’ANSE — Lawrence E. “Ed” Miller, 70, of L’Anse, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Bayside Village, L’Anse following a long illness. He was born March 1, 1933 in Zeba, MI, son of the late Henry and Susan (Asher) Miller. Ed attended Zeba and L’Anse area schools. Mr. Miller also affectionately known as “Hawk” was employed as an engineer and ironworker in the Portland, OR area. He was one of the steel workers who helped construct the Space Needle structure. He married the former Glennamae McCoy in Portland. Following his retirement, …

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