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...
Sandra Elaine Raasio
Feb 5, 2026
Hancock
Sandra (Clyde) Raasio, 83, a resident of Frenchtown, passed away at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born in 1942, in Flint, MI, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (King) Bearup. Sandra was raised in Flint and was a graduate of the Flint Northern High School. Following high school, she worked as a...
Amanda Jean Beneteau
Jan 31, 2026
Phoenix, AZ
Amanda Jean (Dow) Beneteau, 44, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 31, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 30, 1982, to David and Deborah (Nicholls) Dow.
Amanda was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and compassion touched countless lives. She was the loving mother of her son, Caden,...
Mary Ellen Campo
Jan 31, 2026
HancockMary Ellen Lucchesi was born in Hancock, Michigan, at 2:15 am on June 21st, 1946, to Bruno and Elsie Lucchesi. She would be the second-oldest child of 6 children and the oldest girl of the family. She came with a big, friendly smile, an affable personality, and a love of a challenge.
She attended Hancock High School and Michigan Tech. Mary...
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...
Benaiah James Strong
Jan 28, 2026
Hancock
Benaiah James Strong, stillborn son of Matt and Maddy Strong, went into the arms of the Lord on January 28, 2026, at the UP Health System- Portage Hospital before he had a chance to meet his family.
Surviving are his parents, Matthew and Madeline Strong, his sister Penelope Strong, along with his maternal grandparents, Todd and Angela Anderla, his paternal grandparents,...
Melvin Staricha
Jan 27, 2026
Cedar Bay
Melvin James Staricha, 80, passed away on January 27, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.
Melvin was born on January 31, 1945, in Calumet, MI, to Matt and Margaret (Johnson) Staricha.
He was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock, a veteran of the National Guard and a graduate of the Calumet High...
Lorna Ann Kaspala
Jan 22, 2026
Chassell
Lorna A. Kaspala, 82, a resident of Chassell, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the UP Health System - Portage, shortly after arriving from an apparent heart attack.
She was born on July 13, 1943, in Painesdale, a daughter of the late Gustav and May (Greb) Grohman. Lorna was raised in Painesdale and was a graduate of the Jeffer's High...
Susan Ann Berryman
Jan 20, 2026
Chassell
Susan A. Berryman, 68, a resident of Chassell passed away Tuesday January 20, 2026, at HSHS St Mary’s Medical Center in Green Bay where she had been a patient for the past week.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral And Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Ursula E. Persha
Jan 19, 2026
South RangeUrsula E. Persha, 94, a former resident of South Range, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Canal View -- Houghton County, whereshe had been a resident patient for the past 4 years.
She was born on March 26, 1931, in Trimoutain, a daughter of the late Victor and Helen (Haischer) Chaput. Ursula was raised in Atlantic Mine and was...
Bonnie J. Zerbst
Jan 18, 2026
Hancock
Bonnie J. Zerbst, 75, a resident of Hancock, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she has been a resident patient for the past year.
She was born on October 16, 1950, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Uno and Elise (Ruohonen) Forsman. As a child, she moved with her...
Frederick John Ruelle
Jan 18, 2026
Hancock Frederick “Fred” (Ruth) Ruelle, 81, a resident of Hancock, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the UP Health System –Portage Hospital in Hancock.
He was born on March 18, 1944, in Hancock, a son of the late Bernard and Ruth (Milford) Ruelle. Fred was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of the Hancock High School with...
Christine Ann Ruonavaara
Jan 17, 2026
Onnela
Christine (Nils) Ruonavaara,74, a resident of Onnela, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 2, 1951, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Alvin and Verna (Riutta) Johnson. Christine was raised in Houghton and was a graduate of the Houghton High School with the class of 1969.
Following high school,...
Shirley A. Arvo
Jan 10, 2026
HoughtonShirley Ann (Cooperider) Arvo was born on December 29, 1934, inUnionville Center, Ohio, to William (Lloyd) and Sylvia Aliina(Lassila) Cooperider.At the age of three, her family moved to Hancock, MI. She was raisedin Hancock and graduated from the Hancock High School with the classof 1953. After graduating, she attended Suomi College/ FinlandiaUniversity. She moved to Detroit in the summer of...
Alfred E. Britz
Jan 7, 2026
Liminga
Alfred E. Britz, 77, a resident of Liminga, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the UP Health System - Portage Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born on December 25, 1948, in Hancock, a son of the late William and Flora (Erickson) Britz. Alfred was raised outside of Houghton and was a graduate of Houghton High with the...
Gloria Josephine Taylor
Jan 6, 2026
Dollar BayGloria J. (Gene) Taylor, 86, a former resident of Dollar Bay, passedaway Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Convalescent Homein Hubbell, where she had been a resident patient.She was born on February 25, 1939, in Mohawk, MI, a daughter of thelate Arne and Irene (Kemppainen) Johnson. As a child, she moved withher family to Hubbell and...
Charles V. "Chuck" Roberts
Jan 1, 2026
Chassell
Charles V. “Chuck” Roberts, 78, a resident of Chassell, suddenly passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from an apparent heart attack.
He was born on June 3, 1947, in Duluth, MN, a son of the late Charles H. and Phyllis (Raabe) Roberts. As a child, he moved with his parents to make their home in Houghton and Chuck graduated from...
Cindy M. Dunstan
Dec 27, 2025
Dodgeville
Cindy M. Dunstan, 57, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI, following a short illness.
Cindy was born on August 27, 1968, to James and Maryanne, (Mia Hietala) Dunstan and was a graduate of Houghton High School, class of 1986.
Cindy was a very loving and giving mother, daughter, sister,...
Martha Jane Sohlden
Dec 15, 2025
Chassell
Martha J. Sohlden, 76, a resident of Chassell, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home following a lengthy illness.
A Memorial Service for Martha will be held 11:00 am Saturday, May 2, 2025, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Chassell with Rev. Soren Schmidt to officiate.
A full obituary for Martha will be released at a later time.
The...
Lois Young
Dec 14, 2025
Houghton
Lois (Charles) Young, 82, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Intersect Health in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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