Obituaries
Francis "Frank" Huegel
Aug 8, 2026
World War Ⅱ Navy Seabee, Michigan Tech alumnus, retired Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineer and longtime Redding, Calif., resident Francis “Frank” Huegel died peacefully at home on Aug. 8, 2026. He was 101.
Frank was born on Nov. 13, 1924, and raised in Prohibition- and Great Depression-era Chicago, Ill. He and his older sister, now-deceased Agnes (Nick) Wagner of Concord, Calif.,...
Victor Chartier
Sep 15, 2026
Houghton
Victor Chartier, 96, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Garden View Assisted Living in Calumet, where he had been a resident patient since this past November.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
James R. Saari
Sep 12, 2026
Greenland
James R. Saari, 48, a resident of Greenland and former Winona resident passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his home in Greenland.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Kenneth C. Clouthier
Sep 11, 2026
Dollar Bay
Kenneth C. Clouthier, 85, a resident of North Grosse Pointe Shores, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at HSHS St. Mary's Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, following a short illness.
He was born on April 16, 1941, in Lake Linden, a son of the late Henry and Leona (DeRoche) Clouthier Sr. Ken was raised in Lake Linden, he attended...
Sharon Gail Stipech
Sep 2, 2026
Chassell
Sharon Gail Stipech (Aho), 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Chassell on September 3, 2026.
Sharon was born in L’Anse on December 10, 1944, to Edward Aho and Aune Aho (Turpeinen). She grew up on her parents’ dairy farm in Baraga with her older sister Sandra and younger brother Dale. She begged her mother to let her go to...
Michael Charles Sorvala
Aug 24, 2026
Dollar Bay
Michael C. Sorvala, 60, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home following an apparent heart attack.
A memorial service for Michael will be held at a later time. The family asks that memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Chapel to assist with expenses.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock...
Ruth J. Lucier
Aug 23, 2026
Hancock
Ruth J. Lucier, 89, of Hancock, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 23, at the Omega House in Houghton, with her family by her side. She was born July 6, 1937, in Hancock, Michigan, the daughter of the late Arvid and Ida (Saviluoto) Anderson.
Ruth was born and raised in Hancock and was the youngest of 11 children. She graduated from Hancock...
Gary Thomas Evans
Aug 22, 2026
Gary Thomas Evans, longtime resident of Houghton, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.
He was born December 30, 1940, in El Paso, Texas; he was the son of Thomas J. and Evelyn (Graver) Evans. His life's work was as an educator and educational consultant, primarily in the field of adult religious education and spiritual formation. Although...
Edward Joseph Virtanen
Aug 22, 2026
Trimountain
Edward Joseph Virtanen, 64, of Trimountain, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 after a lifetime of perseverance, strength, and determination. He was born on November 18, 1961 to Frances Wiideman and Francis Virtanen of Toivola, Michigan.
Edward was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, friend, and a man others could always count on. He was a quiet and stoic man,...
Marilyn Mickelsen
Aug 21, 2026
Wesley Chapel, FL
Marilyn M. Mickelsen, 83, of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
She was born October 5, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Edna (Savela) Mickelson. Marilyn graduated from Minneapolis North High School with the Class of 1960. She then attended the University of Minnesota and graduated Magna Cum...
Lynda Vera Miller
Aug 20, 2026
HancockLynda Miller, 54, passed away on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at PortagePointe, Winona House.
Lynda Miller was born on September 5, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. She is the cherished daughter of Kenneth and Josephine Miller. She was raised in Clinton Township and graduated from Warren Woods Tower High School in 1998. Later on, she moved to Hancock,...
James Douglas Mountjoy
Aug 18, 2026
South RangeJames D. Mountjoy, 78, a resident of South Range, passed away at his home August 18, 2026.He was born on November 5, 1947, in Hancock, a son of the late William and Amanda(Maki) Mountjoy. James was raised in South Range and was a graduate of the Hancock High School.Mr. Mountjoy was a veteran having served with the United States...
Timothy Ovist
Aug 18, 2026
South Range
Timothy Ovist, 61, a resident of South Range, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home following a short illness.
He was born on February 23, 1965, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Robert “Bucky” and Elizabeth (Lexson) Ovist. Tim was raised in Oskar and attended the E.B. Holman School before graduating from Houghton High School...
Paul Massie
Aug 16, 2026
Ontonagon
Paul Glenn Massie, 59, a resident of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Paul was born on January 6, 1967, in Hancock, to the late James and Rita (O’Brien) Massie. He attended local schools. He pursued his enjoyment of working on many boats, cars, and small engines. Paul...
Karen J Swykert
Aug 11, 2026
Mohawk
Karen J. Swykert, 83, a resident of Mohawk, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at UP Health System - Portage following a short illness.
Karen was born on November 11, 1942, in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, to the late Grover and Caroline (Morelli) Cooley. She was raised in Dearborn, Michigan, where she attended local school. She was employed by Adistra Corporation,...
Robert Angelo Traglia
Aug 9, 2026
Chicago
Robert A. Traglia passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at the age of 97, at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago.
Bob was born on February 27, 1929, in Saginaw, MI, to Anton Traglia and Desolina Balagna Traglia. At the age of 7, the family moved to Houghton, MI, where he graduated from Saint Ignatius Loyola Grade School...
Shawn L.K. Swain
Aug 6, 2026
Our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Shawn Lee Swain, 50, of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 6, 2026, in Houghton, Michigan.
He was born on October 23, 1975, in Wellsboro, PA, the son of Wendy Coolidge Medeiros and the late Gary Swain.
Shawn worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for the union and took pride in...
Helen J. Salo
Aug 1, 2026
Chassell
Helen (Dennis) Salo, 84, a resident of Chassell and the Bluff’s Senior Living Community in Houghton, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Canal View – Houghton County following a lengthy illness.
Helen was born on October 7, 1941, in Alston, MI, the 5th of 7 children to the late Wilbert and Helen (Oger) Maki. She was raised in Alston, MI,...
Joseph Matt Swetich
Jul 28, 2026
Alston
Joseph M. Swetich, 79, a resident of Alston, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.
Joe was born on December 29, 1946, in Hancock, a son of the late Joseph R. and Doris (Duzek) Swetich. He was raised in Dodgeville and attended the Houghton Schools.
In 1964, Joe enlisted in the United States Army. He...
Keith Rintala
Jul 27, 2026
Houghton Canal
Keith Kenneth Rintala 69, a resident of Houghton, MI passed away unexpectantly July 27, 2026. He was born in Hancock, MI January 18, 1957 to the late Kenneth and LaVerne (Maatta) Rintala.
The phenomenon that was Keith:
Unlimited in love, patience, Sisu and lust for life. Friend to everyone; An inspiration and example for all of us.
He began his adventure in...
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