Obituaries

Margaret “Maggie” Ann (Oberle) Brannstrom, age 71, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan. She was born on December 29, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to Daniel Sr. and Vivian (Andress) Oberle.

Maggie was one of nine children, growing up with five brothers and three sisters. In 1968, she moved to the Upper Peninsula with her family and graduated from Rudyard High School in 1973. After graduation, she attended Lake Superior State College, where she earned an associate degree in data processing and later a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1985.

Maggie began her career working for the State of Michigan Insurance Bureau and later worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections, where she retired after many years of dedicated service. She was known as a hard worker, something clearly reflected throughout her career.

Maggie was a member of the Moose Lodge in St. Ignace.

Maggie enjoyed spending time with friends and family, watching the Detroit Tigers, going to the casino, and sailing on cruise ships. She especially loved the laughter and memories shared during those moments and always looked forward to time spent with the people she cared about most.

Maggie is survived by her son, Jason Oberle of Sault Ste. Marie; granddaughter, Alyssa VerWiebe of Aspen, Colorado; brothers, Richard LaDuke of Clinton Township, Michigan, Daniel “Dan” Oberle Jr. of Carson City, Michigan, William “Bill” Oberle of Beaverton, Michigan; and sister, Linda Oberle of Abilene, Texas.

Maggie was proceeded in death by her parents, Daniel Sr. and Vivian; brothers, Jerry LaDuke and Erland LaDuke; and sisters, Bonita (LaDuke) Pyzik and Brenda (LaDuke) Smerecki.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2026.

Family Life Funeral Homes – St. Ignace assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.