Obituaries

Marilyn T. Cook

Marilyn T. Cook, age 89, of Munising died Sunday evening, Feb. 9, 2025, at the Corinthian Assisted Living Place in Gilbert, Arizona. Marilyn was born on Sept. 7, 1935, in Munising to Henry and Evelyn (Goodreau) Lasak. She graduated from Sacred Heart School and then William G. Mather High School. Marilyn married John “Jack” Cook on Nov. 6, 1954, and together they raised their three daughters.
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Arlene G. Goodburn

Arlene G. (nee Nesberg) Goodburn, age 88, of Munising died unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2025, at the Munising Memorial Hospital. She was born in Munising on March 22, 1936, to Henry and Anna (Moe) Nesberg. Arlene graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1954 and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Augustana College in Moline, Illinois. She worked, and, while in Moline, met Paul Goodburn. Arlene and Paul were married on Sept. 3, 1967. His career moved them around the country, and together they raised their three sons. After retirement, they moved from Pittsburgh back to Arlene’s hometown of Munising. She was a member of the Eden Lutheran Church. Arlene enjoyed antiquing (especially Munising Wooden Ware) and working crossword puzzles. Organizing was a special skill, and she loved to read.
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K Ann Witty

K Ann Witty, age 59, of Christmas died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the McLaren Central Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
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Patricia “Pat” Marie Morrison

Patricia “Pat” Marie Morrison, age 88, of Munising died following a brief and unexpected illness at her home early Sunday morning, Feb. 9, 2025, under the loving care of family and North Woods Hospice. She was born on Jan. 19, 1937, in Munising to Karl and Leonella (Montcalm) Larson. Pat married Robert “Bud” Morrison on June 9, 1956, and together they raised their three children. Pat worked as a secretary in a legal office and then at the WQXO radio station, Lakeshore Ford, Mazzali Agency and then the Forest Service. Pat enjoyed bowling, belly dancing, golfing and taking trips to the casino. She grew beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, and she loved to bird watch. Pat was also a voracious reader with Clive Cussler being her favorite.
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Mary Jayne Hallifax

Our dear mother, mentor and friend, Mary Jayne Hallifax, age 96, moved on to her heavenly home to join family and friends on Jan. 4, 2025. Mary Jayne was born Jan. 3, 1929, in Marquette, Michigan, to Oliver and Margaret (Gaspar) Shampine. Mary Jayne spent her entire life in her hometown of Munising, attending Sacred Heart Grade School and graduating from William G. Mather High School in 1946 as valedictorian of her class, which she frequently reminded her children. Her membership on the committee for “The Torch,” the first yearbook published at Mather since the late 1920s, helped shape her history in becoming Alger County’s pictorial historian. When the yearbook staff was looking for someone to supply the candid photos, Lucille Buckley, the school secretary and avid photographer, sought out a student to help develop film and print pictures. This opportunity introduced Mom to the world of photography. From there, her family can hardly recall a day when Mom did not have a camera anchored around her neck.
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Douglas Lenhart Miron

Douglas Lenhart Miron, a pillar of the Munising community, died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, 2024, at the Harbour View Assisted Living in Munising at the age of 91. He was born on May 27, 1933, in Munising to Lenhart and Florence (Korpela) Miron. Doug grew up in Munising and excelled in Mustang sports where he lettered four years in football, basketball, and track. One of his most proud Mustang moments was when he was selected to play in the All-Star football game his senior year.
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