Obituaries
Gladys Elaine Perttunen
Jun 13, 2026
Lansing, MI
Gladys Elaine Perttunen a resident of Lansing and former Winona resident, passed away on June 13, 2026, while vacationing in Florida.
She was born in Winona, Michigan to Edward and Martha (Savikoski) Manninen on January 30, 1936.
Gladys had the typical small farm community life until moving to Detroit with her family. She graduated from Central High School in Highland Park...
Doris M. McKilligan
Jul 8, 2026
Chassell
Doris Marion McKilligan (Stipech), 78, of Chassell, MI, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2026, in Hancock, MI, after a short illness.
She was born on April 1st, 1948, to Hildegard (Benischek) and Edward Stipech in Vienna, Austria. As an Army brat, she experienced living in various parts of the United States before settling on Broemer Road with her family. As...
Nancy Jean Jarvi
Jul 5, 2026
Houghton
Nancy J. Jarvi, 77, a resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.
She was born on August 13, 1948, in Laurium, MI, a daughter of the late Isaac and Martha (Toyra) Jarvi. Nancy was raised in Oneco Location and attended the Dollar Bay School before graduating from Lake...
Gretchen H. Mayra
Jul 2, 2026
Hancock
Gretchen H. Mayra, age 68, a resident of Hancock, passed away at the Delaware House of Portage Pointe on Thursday, July 2, 2026, where she resided for the past seven months.
Gretchen was the daughter of the late Alfred and Flora Hendrickson. After graduating from Hancock Central High School with the class of 1976, she worked at Cypress Manor and as...
John T. Welch
Jun 24, 2026
Tapiola.
John Welch, 78, a resident of Tapiola, MI, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.
A celebration of life is planned for a later date.
Condolences to John's family may be given by going to www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Robert Joel Kolehmainen
Jun 23, 2026
Redridge
Robert J. “Bert” Kolehmainen, 81, a resident of Redridge, MI, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home following an apparent heart attack.
Bert was born on July 7, 1944, in Trimountain, MI, to the late Henry and Olga (Marttila) Kolehmainen. He was a graduate of Houghton High School with the class of 1962. Following school, Bert enlisted...
Ronald L. Markham
Jun 22, 2026
Baraga
Ronald L. Markham, 69, a resident of Baraga, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home in Baraga.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
Philip Raymond Johnson
Jun 17, 2026
Dollar BayPhilip R. Johnson, 83, a resident of Dollar Bay, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Dollar Bay.The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mari Elizabeth Jukkala
Jun 17, 2026
Trimountain
Mari E. Jukkala, 42, a resident of Trimountain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at UP Health System – Portage.
Mari was born on April 16, 1984, in Laurium, to Steve and Annette Levanen. She was a graduate of Hancock Central High School with the Class of 2002. On June 4, 2005, she was united in marriage to Nicholas...
Evelyn H. Palosaari
Jun 17, 2026
Chassell
Evelyn H. Palosaari, 91, a former resident of Chassell, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Delaware House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient.
She was born on October 6, 1934, in Coburntown, a daughter of the late Henry and Amanda Harkonen. Evey was raised in Coburntown and was a graduate of the...
Janet Elizabeth Shuford
Jun 16, 2026
Hancock
Janet E. Shuford, 87, a resident of Hancock, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium following a lengthy illness.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
Andrew G. Verran
Jun 14, 2026
Toivola,
Andrew G. Verran, 45, a resident of Toivola, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton following a battle with cancer.
He was born on August 19, 1980, in Superior, WI, a son of the late Chester & Starr (Fitch) Verran. Andy was raised in Superior, WI, and attended the local schools. In 1997, he moved with...
Clyde Hyttinen
Jun 10, 2026
Red Ridge,
Clyde E. "Butch" Hyttinen, 83, a resident of Red Ridge, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Woodland Heaven of Canal View -- Houghton County, in Hancock, where he had been a resident patient for the past two years.
Graveside Military Honors for Butch will be held 2:00 pm Friday, June 26, 2026, in the Liminga Cemetery, conducted by the...
Daniel Carlson
Jun 3, 2026
HancockDaniel Carlson, 57, a resident of Hancock, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from an apparent drowning accident.Daniel was born on September 22, 1968, in Laurium, to David and Annette (Niska) Carlson. He was raised in Laurium and was a graduate of Calumet High School with the class of 1986.On July 23, 1988, he was united in marriage...
Roy John Kangas
May 30, 2026
Dodgeville
Roy John Kangas, age 80, died on May 30th, 2026, in Hancock, MI, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. His family was with him during his last days here.
Roy was born on March 3, 1946, in Estelline, SD, to Edward and Evelyn (Lehtola) Kangas. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from high school in Lake Norden,...
Michael Nels Peterson
May 20, 2026
Tapiola
Michael N. Peterson, 69, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home following a short illness.
He was born on July 31, 1956, in Hancock a son of the late Nels and Elaine (Klemett) Peterson. Mike was raised in Painesdale and South Range. He was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the class...
Margaret Fay Kangas
May 18, 2026
Little Traverse
Margaret Fay Kangas, 67, a resident of Little Traverse, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home.
Margaret was born on December 23, 1958, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Sylvia (Kesti)Larson. She was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School class of 1977.
In 1978, Margaret was united...
Richard Hietala
May 18, 2026
Chassell
Richard Hietala, 88, a resident of Chassell, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.
He was born on May 10, 1938, in Hancock, a son of the late Edward William and Impi Marie (Lehto) Hietala. Richard was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the Chassell High School with the class of 1956.
Upon graduation, Mr....
Edith Ann Snortland
May 15, 2026
Hancock
Edith A. Snortland, 86, passed away May 15, 2026, at White Oasis in Hancock, MI.
She was born on August 9, 1939, in Antioch, CA, the daughter of Harold and Alberta Mellor. She was raised in Northern California.
In 1960, she was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Snortland. In 1963, they moved from Grass Valley, CA to Grand Forks, ND. Edith’s...
Dale Robert Kamppinen
May 11, 2026
Superior Location
Dale R. Kamppinen, 58, of Superior Road in Houghton, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Dale was born on March 14, 1968, in L’Anse, MI, the son of Robert Kamppinen and the late Susan Koskela. He grew up in South Range and graduated from Jeffers High School with the class of 1986.
After high...
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