Tom Northrup, 54, a Martin native and local musician, died Monday of injuries he suffered Wednesday in a bicycle accident near Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Townbroadcast erroneously reported that Northrup had died Friday. A very close friend, Amy Collins, reported on Facebook died that he had died early Monday at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in the Upper Peninsula.

Pastor Sen Miller of the Martin United Methodist took issue with the original report Saturday, saying, “I am sorry that you have received some incorrect news. But as a journalist I would expect that you would track the information down yourself to make sure that it is credible. I am the pastor where Tom’s family attends and I’m in communication with the family daily. I can assure you that Tom has not died. While the family has made arrangements for organ donation should that event happen, Tom is still alive and we serve a God that works miracles every day. Please respect the family’s privacy during this time.”

Townbroadcast had examined a number of reports on social media from friends of Mr. Northrup that he has left this earth and found them to be credible. Townbroadcast regrets the misunderstanding.

Sgt. Bill Luokkanen of the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s office, said Northrup was riding on Brockway Mountain Road when he lost control of the bicycle on a curve. Grant Township First Responders treated Northrup at the scene and Mercy EMS took him to Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.

Northrup, who most recently lived in Grand Rapids, was a keyboardist and vocalist. He earned a bachelor’s degree in applied arts from Central Michigan University, specializing in Music Theory/Composition.

He performed in local churches, pubs, outdoor amphitheaters and private businesses. He played in several west Michigan rock, blues, Christian, and country bands.

Most recently he had worked with local favorite “The Bronk Brothers” playing keyboard. He also was experienced in recording, producing and mixing music. He had signed on with Lakeshore Audio.