Obituaries

Trenary lost a local character on February 2, 2023 at home on the Aho family farm. Edward Victor Aho was born on February 20, 1939, the 4th of 11 children to William and Ruth (Saari) Aho in Grand Marais, Mich. He grew up in Trenary where he graduated from high school. Ed served in the U.S. Army from July 10, 1962 until June 22, 1964. He spent a year in Korea at Camp Page near Chun Chon. After his service in the Army, he attended and graduated from Northern Michigan University earning a degree in Geography. He was a very curious child and spent many hours in the woods observing and exploring nature. He collected moths and butterflies, old bird’s and bee’s nests and learned about the world around him. Ed could often be found discussing local happenings and having coffee during his daily visits to the corner gas station, or attending home Superior Central Cougars sporting events in his blue and silver - often winning the 50/50. Ed had a perennially inquisitive mind and kept up on the world around him. Ed loved his dogs, chickens and garden and was known for his eggs, strawberries, and potatoes. He hunted, fished, trapped, and roamed the woods around the farm along the Whitefish River. Away from the farm, he worked at Holmquist Feed Mill for many years before he retired. He was a repository of historical information, and could identify any plant, cloud formation or star in the evening sky. He was very knowledgeable of the local flora and fauna and enjoyed asking local sportsmen about their sightings and successes. Ed was an active member of Trenary Methodist Church and enjoyed singing hymns and participating in services. He is survived by his siblings Arnold Aho of Marquette, Jennie Aho of Sonoma, Calif., Darlene Stone of Trenary, Roy (Jane) Aho of Trenary, Leo (Betty) Aho of Trenary, Alvin Aho of Eben Junction, Kim Aho of Munising, and Gary Aho of Marquette; sister-in-law Beverly Salvate of Gwinn; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ed was preceded in death

Munising / Florida - Beth Louise Carl, 65, of Florida, and formerly of Munising, died peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1957, in Saginaw, Mich., the seventh of eight children to Patrick and Geraldine (Sauve) Carl.

Longtime Grand Marais resident, Stephanie Doris Nyman, 79, died Tuesday morning February 7, 2023 at her residence in the comfort of her loving family and the care of North Woods Home Care and Hospice. Born October 3, 1943 in Sault Ste.

Negaunee - Leonard A. Rukkila, 94, of Negaunee, and formerly of Eben Jct, died early Friday morning, February 3, 2023, at Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident for two months.

Munising - Peter “Dud” John Heyrman, Jr., 46, of Munising passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at UP Health System in Marquette, Mich. with loved ones around him.

Munising - Robert “Bobby” John Gamelin, 69, of Munising died at his home under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2023, after spending months teaching his family and friends how to die with open hearts, an open door for visitors, love, laughs, and faith. He was born on July 28, 1953, in Munising to Louis J. and Elizabeth Agnes (Diotte) Gamelin. Bobby graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1971 where he was a charter member of the Silver Echoes Drum and Bugle Corps. Bobby married Barbara Kochis on November 19, 1977. He was employed at Neenah Paper for over 33

Munising - Patricia “Pat” Ann Cromell, 91, of Munising died Thursday, January 19, 2023. at Medilodge of Munising.