Obituaries
Helen Knuuti
Dec 16, 2025
Dodgeville, MIHelen (Riutta) Knuuti passed away on December 16, 2025, while being lovingly cared for by family.Born November 13, 1936, in Hancock, Michigan, Helen spent her childhood years living in Hancock with her parents, older brothers, and her younger sister Gert, eventually moving to the “Riutta” farm.She married Wilho Knuuti in 1957 and had three children, Donald, Linda, and Jane.Wilho’s...
Martha Jane Sohlden
Dec 15, 2025
Chassell
Martha Jane Sohlden was called home to our Lord on December 15, 2025 after an extended illness. Thankfully, she was visited by many of her family members in the fall of 2025 with meaningful interaction. This included her sharing sweet memories and hugs. She was sharp enough to identify photos and tell us about family history.
She was born October 31,1949...
Jerry J MacInnes
Jan 29, 2026
Chassell
Jerry J. MacInnes, 99, a resident of Chassell and well-known community member, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.Jerry was born in Erie, PA on September 1, 1926, the daughter of John J. Honey and Inis (Will) Honey. She graduated from Millcreek High School and earned her B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1948.She...
Phyllis Gildersleeve
Sep 28, 2025
LIMINGA – Longtime area resident, Phyllis Gildersleeve, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin.
She was born on November 15, 1934, in Crystal Falls, Michigan, daughter of Peter and Marion LeGault. Phyllis attended Michigan Technological University, where she graduated with a BS in Physics in 1956. She also studied for...
Mike Gilpin
Apr 24, 2026
Houghton
On Friday, April 24, Michael “Mike” Gilpin, 85. passed away at UP Health System-Marquette following a short illness. His wife was by his side.
A resident of Houghton since 1972, Mike worked as a math professor at Michigan Technological University from that year until his retirement in 2006.
Mike and his beloved wife Marlene “Tommy” (Thompson) met at Parsons College in Iowa...
Betty J Witt
Apr 24, 2026
Hancock
Betty J. Witt, a resident of Hancock, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Pewabic House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient for the past two months.
Betty was born on February 8, 1933, in Dassell, MN to the late Albert and Jennie (Tormanen) Bollman. She was a graduate of Dassell High School with...
Alan Charles Heikkinen
Apr 23, 2026
Calumet
Alan Charles Heikkinen, a Dollar Bay graduate better known as Charlie, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He was 80 years old, born on November 15, 1945, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hancock, Michigan, to Charles and Martha (Halkola) Heikkinen. It was the opening day of deer hunting season, so Dr. A.J. Janis had to...
Irene J. Byykkonen
Apr 21, 2026
Chassell
Irene J. Byykkonen passed away on April 21, 2026, at Canal View.
She was born November 8, 1940, to John and Julia (Tuomi) Honigisto.
Irene was a life long resident of Chassell, MI. She graduated from Chassell School and went on to graduate from Soumi College and became a Computer Programmer at Soumi College.
She was active in her community and a devoted...
Charmaine F Wiitala
Apr 20, 2026
Lansing
Charmaine Ann (Freeman) Wiitala, 92, a longtime Copper Country resident, currently
residing in Lansing, passed away after a short illness.
Charmaine was born on May 3, 1933, to Charles E. and Evelyn (Robinson) Freeman, in
Stambaugh, Michigan. She was primarily raised by her grandparents, Charles and Clara
Robinson, who managed different business interests, and grew up in Iron River,
Manistique, and Escanaba, while also spending...
Erland Edward Lahnala
Apr 19, 2026
Atlantic Mine
Erland E. Lahnala, 77, resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Convalescent Home in Hubbell, where he had been a resident patient.
As requested, a private graveside service in the Liminga Cemetery will take place later this spring.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family...
Faye Victoria Granroth
Apr 14, 2026
Lower Pointe Mills
Faye Granroth, 79, a resident of Lower Pointe Mills unexpectedly passed away at her home on Tuesday April 14, , 2026, following an apparent heart attack.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Mildred M. Beauchamp
Apr 13, 2026
Ripley
Mildred Beauchamp, 93, a former resident of Ripley, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she has been a resident patient for the past year.
She was born on February 4, 1933, Hurontown, being the only girl out of 6 brothers, to George and Violet Miller. Mildred was a homemaker and her family...
Lyda Mary Stimac
Apr 12, 2026
Houghton
Lyda Stimac, age 102, a longtime resident of Houghton, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.
She was born on November 2, 1923, in Hancock, becoming the 4th child of Guilo and Tisbe Paoli, who arrived in America from Italy in the early 1900's.
Lyda lived in Hancock for 12 years before moving to South Range,...
Kenneth A. Hanninen
Apr 6, 2026
Houghton
Kenneth A. Hanninen, 93, a former resident at the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton, MI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026,at the Omega House.
He was born on March 11, 1933, in Duluth, MN to Esther (Hanninen) Harju. Ken was raised by his grandparents, Andrew and Sophie Hyry, on a farm near Menahga, MN. He became a part of their...
Douglas J. Morin
Apr 4, 2026
South Range
Douglas “Doug” Morin passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4,2026, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital after a short illness.
Doug was born on December 31, 1933, in Beacon Hill to Albert andWilhelmina (Tapio) Morin. He attended Stanton Township Schools andgraduated from Houghton High School in 1951.
Doug was a man of strong faith whose kindness and genuine care leftlasting impressions on everyone...
Philip Donald Kangas
Mar 31, 2026
Twin Lakes
Philip Donald Kangas, 78, a resident of Twin Lakes, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Canal View -- Houghton County following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 10, 1947, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Donald and Bertha (Godell) Kangas. Phillip was raised in Painesdale and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School...
Mae LaRue
Mar 26, 2026
Atlantic Mine
Mae M. LaRue, 95, a former resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Woodland Heaven, of Canal View -- Houghton County, where she had been a resident patient.
She was born on October 27,1930, in Atlantic Mine, MI, a daughter of the late Eino and Anna (Saalasti) Kaiponen. Mae was raised in Atlantic Mine and was...
Michael Eugene Johnson
Mar 26, 2026
Painesdale
Michael Eugene Johnson, age 73, of Painesdale, passed away on March 26, 2026, in the comfort of hospice care at home with family by his side, after a struggle with illness that hospitalized him at U.P. Health Portage, and later St Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Michael was born March 13, 1953, to Clarice (Wayranen) and Eugene Johnson, in...
Eugene J. Silkowski
Mar 23, 2026
Atlantic Mine
Eugene J. Silkowski, 85, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 30, 1940, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Edward and Genevieve (Kalinowski) Silkowski. Eugene was raised in Detroit and Utica, MI. He was a graduate of Utica High School with the...
Kathy Guidotti
Mar 15, 2026
Hancock
Kathleen (Peter) Guidotti, “Kathy”, age 72, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with her loving family surrounding her. Kathy was born on June 24, 1953in Laurium, MI, where she spent most of her younger years with her parents and siblings. She later moved with her family to Massachusetts, graduating from Oxford High School in 1971. She spent the remaining...
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