Merry Bartanen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merry Bartanen of Ishpeming, Michigan, born in Negaunee, Michigan, who passed away on October 22, 2021 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merry Bartanen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Wiig (Datson) and Emil Wiig. She is survived by: her former husband W. Douglas Bjorne; her husband Charlie Bartanen of Ishpeming, Michigan.; her children, Heather Bjorne of New Richmond and Wayne Bjorne (Stefanie) of Burlington, Connecticut.; her grandchildren, Christian Martin of New Richmond, Rachel Chaplin (Matthew) of New Richmond, Zachary Martin of New Richmond, Kira Martin of New Richmond, Brennan and Isabella Bjorne of Burlington; her siblings, Robert Wiig and Gloria Alexander of Marquette; her aunt Carol LaPenna (Tom) of Marquette; and her parents-in-law, Richard Bartanen (Robin), Stephen Bartanen (Lynn) of Ishpeming, Bruce Bartanen (Carole) of Oconto, Sally Healey of Oshkosh and Linda Bonetti (Michael) of Boynton Beach, Florida. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.