Obituaries

Mr. Michael Nicholas Bouth, age 88, a resident of Norton Shores, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. He was born in Munising, Michigan, on April 15, 1936, to Nicholas and Catherine (Stathakis) Bouth. For many years, he was involved with the family restaurant, The Munising Café, and later he built and operated Mr. B’s restaurant until 1977. He enjoyed coaching kids, sports, bowling, fishing and he raced snowmobiles where he was widely known as the “Flying Greek.” He later was employed by Ramada Hotels as a Regional Marketing Director prior to his retirement in 2004.

James “Jim” Gerald Casey, age 79, of Munising passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, April 26, 2025, at his home under the loving care of his wife and North Woods Hospice following a lengthy illness.

Elizabeth Anna Rajala, age 97, of Munising died on Monday morning, April 28, 2025, at the Harbour View Assisted Living in Munising. Elizabeth was born at the Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois, on Oct. 11, 1927, to William and Elma (Potter) Bakewell.

Melissa Ann Rzanca, 45, passed away April 28, 2025, in Phillips, Wisconsin, peacefully in her sleep. Missy was born Dec. 31, 1979, in Munising, Michigan, to Ken and JoJo Rzanca.

Regina Mary Miron Greenberg, M.S.S.W., 77, passed on April 24, 2025. The devoted wife of the late Col. Robert B. Greenberg, M.D., Regina was known for her warmth, generosity and hospitality.