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 Clifford James Loonsfoot

Baraga County

Clifford James Loonsfoot(14 July 1936 – 17 February 2003) Clifford J. Loonsfoot, age 66 of L’Anse passed away on Monday, February 17, 2003, at his home. He was born July 14, 1936, in L’Anse, son of the late Simon and Charlotte (Kishketog) Loonsfoot. Clifford attended school in L’Anse. He lived in Florida and Texas where he drove truck. He moved back here in 2000. Clifford is a member of the KBIC. He is survived by his children, Clinton Loonsfoot of Illinois, Kelly Loonsfoot of San Bernardino, CA, and Angela Loonsfoot; brothers, Wilmer Loonsfoot of Baraga, Virgil Loonsfoot of Baraga; sisters, …

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Obituary of Georgianna E. Emery

Baraga County

Georgianna E. Emery(30 August 1940 – 6 Feb. 2003) Georgianna E. Emery, age 62, of L’Anse died on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the last two weeks. Funeral services for Emery were held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. Source: The L’Anse Sentinel Wednesday February 12, 2003 Georgianna E. Emery L’ANSE – Georgianna E. Emery, 62, of L’Anse, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital where …

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Obituary of Ronald Paul “Co Chee” Gardner

Baraga County

Ronald Paul “Co Chee” Gardner(February 9, 1939-October 25, 2004) Ronald Paul ‘Co Chee’ Gardner, 65, of 101 Wilderness Road, Negaunee Township, was taken into the arms of his Creator on Monday, October 25, 2004, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, Marquette, where he had resided for the past year. Ron was born February 9, 1939, in Rockland, Michigan, a son of the late Nedward and Ethel (Picard) Gardner. His childhood years were spent in Calumet and he attended the Calumet Public Schools. Ron was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1958-1960 in Formosa and Korea. While in …

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Obituary of Roger Raymond Kauppila

Baraga County

Roger Raymond Kauppila(May 14, 1959-October 22, 2004) ROGER R. KAUPPILA, age 45, of Baraga, passed away at his residence Friday, October 22, 2004, following a lengthy illness. He was born in L’Anse, MI. on May 14, 1959, son of the late Raymond E. and Alice (Cardinal) Kauppila. Roger attended Baraga Area Schools. He was a member of Holy name of Jesus Church and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Roger spent over 25 years in California as a certified nursing assistant including 7 years at the Motion Picture Television Hospital in Woodland Hills, CA. He was honored to have the privilege …

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Obituary of Harriet C. Geroux

Baraga County

Harriet C. Geroux(July 29, 1921 – June 8, 2004) Harriet C. Geroux, age 82 of Baraga passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at Portage Health System in Hancock. She was born July 29, 1921, in Assinins, MI daughter to William and Elizabeth (Head) Madosh. Harriet worked for Wigwam and the Tribal Center. She was an avid fan of the ‘Cubbies’, Chicago Cubs baseball. She enjoyed gardening, baking apple pies, reading and had a great passion for her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially spending her Saturday nights with Mannie. Harriet’s pass time was giving …

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Obituary of John A. “Moose” Asher

Baraga County

John A. “Moose” Asher(December 9, 1922 -October 19, 2004) JOHN A. “MOOSE” ASHER, 81, of L’Anse, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI. where he had been a resident for the past 4 years. He was born in L’Anse, MI. on December 9, 1922, son of the late John and Marion (Barbano) Asher. John attended school in Zeba and was a lifetime area resident. He was a decorated veteran and served as a medic in the US Army during WWII. John was employed as a laborer for the Celotex Corporation until his retirement …

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Obituary of Patricia Ann Kemppainen

Baraga County

Patricia Ann KemppainenMarch 17,1933-March 25, 2003 Patricia Ann Kemppainen, age 70 of Baraga passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at Marquette General Hospital. She was born March 17, 1933, in Zeba, daughter of William I. Emery and Catherine (Schofield) & Archie Sipe (stepfather). Pat grew up in Zeba and graduated from high school in Lawrence, KS in 1952. She married Raymond Kemppainen on January 23, 1954, in Zeba. They lived in Chicago for 41 years, moving back to Zeba and then to Baraga. She was a member of the Blessed Kateri Tekawitha Parish in Zeba, Ojibwa Senior Citizens and …

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Obituary of Kenneth E. Bressette

Baraga County

Kenneth E. Bressette(Feb 16, 1941 -March 8, 2004) KENNETH E. BRESSETTE, 63, of Baraga, passed away Monday, March 8, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse following a lengthy illness. He was born in Assinins, MI. on February 16, 1941 son of the late Paul J. and Susan (Knight) Bressette. Ken attended Marquette Schools. He lived in Minnesota for several years and was employed as an auto body repairman until moving to Baraga in 1991. In 1984 he married the former Gloria Fishbeck in St. Paul, MN. Ken was a member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, Assinins, MI., …

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Obituary of Mary M. Decota

Baraga County

Mary M. Decota(July 28, 1952-March 4, 2004) MARY M. “MOOGE” DE COTA, age 51, of Zeba, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. She was born in Baraga, MI. on July 28, 1952, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Arsenault) DeCota. Mary attended L’Anse High School. She was employed by the KBIC Tribal Center in the maintenance department. Mary was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and Blessed Kateri Church, Zeba. She enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting eagle figures, country music, and watching wrestling. She is survived by her loving partner, John …

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Obituary of Elizior C. Morin

Baraga County

Elizior C. Morin(June 8, 1916-Feb 27, 2004) ELIZIOR C. “AL” MORIN, 87, of L’Anse, MI. passed away Friday, February 27, 2004 following a lengthy illness at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. He was born in L’Anse, MI. on June 8, 1916 son of the late Hector and Helen (DeCota) Morin. Al attended the L’Anse area schools. In his younger days, Al was a member of the CCC and worked on the building of U.S. 41 north of Baraga. During WWII, Al served in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the Merchant Marine vessel Gateway City as a cook and …

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