Please donate to the fund to help the family of beloved 21-year-old Cody James Sormunen – the young man who died in the shooting in his family home at Halfway Location
Honoring a true Yooper outdoorsman – and the woman and family he loved
By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433
(Marquette, MI) – Tributes are pouring in online and a fund has been set up to honor a 21-year-old Marquette County man who died in what was reported as an accidental shooting at the family home at Halfway Location in Powell Township.
Private services were held for 21-year-old Cody James Sormunen, who was shot in the face with a shotgun, in what Michigan State Police say was reported as an accidental shooting on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.
The epitome of a popular All-Yooper outdoor lover and woodsman, Cody’s death has saddened many across the Upper Peninsula. He attended NMU and graduated from the Marquette Alternative High School, according to his Facebook page.
Tragically, it is Cody’s father David Sormunen who was reportedly involved in the shooting. Michigan State Police issued a press release following the shooting, however MSP did not issue an update or identify the victim.
State police crime scene experts are probing the shooting. Police confiscated a 12-guage shotgun. How the shooting accidentally occurred has not been released by MSP.
Among those responding were troopers from the MSP Negaunee Post (Detachment) and from two state police crime labs – the nearby MSP Marquette Crime Lab and MSP Grayling MSP Crime Lab.
“Following high school, he started working as a laborer for Wilbur Construction in Marquette. In his spare time he enjoyed being in the woods, cutting wood, and loved spending time with his friends and his girl,” states Cody’s obituary.
Scroll down to read the tributes and Cody’s obituary plus links to contribute to offset the expenses of the indescribable family tragedy.
The expressions of love and support for the family included:
“Our hearts are aching”
“We’re going to miss seeing your million dollar smile Cody”
“Cody was a hard worker and always willing to help out his friends”
“He touched more people than he’ll ever know”
“You’re in our hearts”
“Heaven gained a great soul, Cody your smile and kind heart will be missed”
Cody’s friends commented on his life, friendship and photos underlining his popularity, great smile and willingness to help people.
https://www.facebook.com/cody.sormunen.1
https://www.facebook.com/cody.sormunen
His Facebook likes included Marquette Alternative High School (graduate), Northern Lights Glass Service, Call of Duty Games/Toys, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; President Barack Obama, the Coalatree cause.
Cody also honored the RIP Grant William Henriksen Community on Facebook.
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Tributes pouring in online to the young man who died:
“Candle of Memories” lit for Cody James Sormunen
Obituary for Cody James Sormunen
Cody James Sormunen, age 21, of Marquette, entered eternal life Wednesday, November 23, 2016.
Cody was born in Marquette on August 8, 1995, a son of David and Tina (Maddox) Sormunen. He was raised in Marquette and attended Marquette area schools. Following high school, he started working as a laborer for Wilbur Construction in Marquette. In his spare time he enjoyed being in the woods, cutting wood, and loved spending time with his friends and his girl.
Cody is survived by his father and step-mother, David (Roci Hudson) Sormunen of Marquette; his family, Wyatt Hunter Sormunen, Andrew Hudson, and Kalysta Smith all of Marquette; maternal grandparents, Linda Mercure of Newberry and Ron Maddox of McMillian; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Honoring the family’s request, private family services will be held.
If you would like to donate to the family, please visit Cody’s Tribute Fund.
Dee, Greg and Mathew Adams
Dear Linda- Words can’t say how sorry we are to hear of Cody’s passing. Our hearts are aching for you. Please know that you are in your thoughts and prayers. We love you Linda. R.I.P Cody.
Love- Dee, Greg and Mathew Adams
Krista King
We’re going to miss seeing your million dollar smile Cody. I’m grateful you got to meet lil man, I’m sad that he won’t grow up knowing you though. Cody was a hard worker and always willing to help out his friends, he touched more people than he’ll ever know. Until we meet again
Cassie Fortin
Heaven gained a great soul, Cody your smile and kind heart will be missed! Rest easy my friend, Sending your family lots of love Jimmy,Cassie and James Fortin
Previous story:
https://upbreakingnews.com/2016/11/23/halfwaylocationpowelltownshipshotgunshooting
TV 9-10 story:
A man is dead following an accidental shooting in Marquette County.
Michigan State Police from the Negaunee Post were called out to County Road KCI around 9:22pm Wednesday evening.
Emergency crews brought the man to Marquette General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
http://www.9and10news.com/story/33789309/man-killed-in-marquette-county-shooting
Upper Peninsula Breaking News by Greg Peterson 