Obituaries

Sheila E. Rolando

Sheila E. Rolando

Mar 17, 2024

Hubbell

     Sheila Rolando, 85, a resident of Hubbell passed away at home Sunday, March 17, 2024, with her family by her side.  She was born on September 5, 1938, in Houghton, MI, a daughter of the late Beverly and Viola (Niemi) Langdon.

     She was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the Chassell High School.  Sheila then...

Teresa Ann Obst

Teresa Ann Obst

Mar 15, 2024

HancockTeresa (Miszkiewicz) Obst entered eternal life on March 15, 2024.She was born on July 05, 1941, in a small town in Poland (Haly). She emigrated in 1950 to the U.S. and settled in Marquette, MI from a displaced person's camp in Hohenfels, Germany with her Miszkiewicz family which included her parents and 3 brothers.She is survived by her loving daughter...

Marilyn Gustafson

Marilyn Gustafson

Mar 15, 2024

Hancock Marilyn I. Gustafson, 78, a resident of Hancock, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Butterworth-Corewell Hospital in Grand Rapids where she had been a patient for the past 12 days. She was born on January 19, 1946, to the late Otto and Irene (Ruohonen) Ristila in Hancock, MI.  She attended Hancock High School until her family relocated to Tamaqua, PA...

Barbara Rita Jackovich

Barbara Rita Jackovich

Mar 10, 2024

Dodgeville

Barbara R. Jackovich, 95, a resident of Dodgeville passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton.

She was born on November 3, 1928, in Painesdale, MI, a daughter of the late Peter & Mary (Yotich) Gerzetich. As a child, Barbara attended the Jeffers Schools.

She then moved to Chicago where she worked for her sister’s company, Affy Tafy...

Donald William Rule

Donald William Rule

Mar 9, 2024

 

Houghton

     Donald W. Rule, 88, a resident of the Bluff’s Senior Living Community in Houghton and former Hancock resident passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness.

     He was born on July 31, 1935, in Houghton, MI, a son of the late William J. and Violet (Dymond) Rule.  Don was raised on Quincy...

Carrie J. Hodges

Carrie J. Hodges

Mar 6, 2024

Hancock

     Carrie J. (Ken) Hodges, 64, a resident of Hancock passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau.

     She was born on November 17, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of William and Donna (Young) Regalado.  Carrie was raised in Milwaukee and was a graduate of the Wauwatosa East High School.  She also attended MATC to...

William Henry White

William Henry White

Mar 2, 2024

Atlantic Mine

William H White age 84 passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, after a brief illness with leukemia.William (Bill) was born on February 14, 1940, to the late William and Sarah White in Hancock,Michigan. He is one of four children and leaves behind his sisters, Maryanne Lexson of HoughtonCanal, Vera Hazel of Battle Creek, MI, and Carol (Joe) Santti...

Don William Kilpela

Don William Kilpela

Mar 1, 2024



Atlantic Mine



Don W. Kilpela, 69, a longtime resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on June 17, 1954, in Hancock, the son of the late Tauno and Toini (Wiitala) Kilpela. Don graduated from Jeffers High School in 1972 and earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Michigan Tech in...

Marilyn Carole Carlson

Marilyn Carole Carlson

Feb 29, 2024

Houghton

Marilyn Carole Carlson, 83, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 29, 2024, in Houghton, MI, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1940, in Detroit, MI.

Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Kyle Carlson of Houghton, Corey (Michelle) Carlson of Wake Forest, NC, and Kristin (Mike Guzzo) Carlson of...

Clyde Maki

Clyde Maki

Feb 28, 2024

South Range

Clyde Maki, 93, a resident of South Range, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Bonita Springs, Florida.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.

David Paul Paskvan

David Paul Paskvan

Feb 27, 2024

Dollar Bay

     David P. Paskvan, 63, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Green Tree of Hubbell where he had been a resident patient.

     He was born on December 31, 1960, in Hancock, MI, the son of the late Gladys Kuru.

     Dave was raised in the Copper Country and was a graduate...

Clifford Warren Hill

Clifford Warren Hill

Feb 27, 2024

Hancock

Clifford Warren Hill, 88, a resident of Hancock and former Ontonagon resident passed away peacefully at Canal View in Hancock, Michigan, with family by his side.



He was born in Peeksville, Wisconsin, on January 5, 1936, to Warren and Lila (Doers) Hill. When he was three years old the family moved to Ontonagon, Michigan.



On June 28, 1958, he married Judy Kuehnl of...

Joseph Eugene Sayen III

Joseph Eugene Sayen III

Feb 26, 2024

Hancock

Joseph "Joe" E. Sayen III, age 70, of Hancock, Michigan, passed away on February 26, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1953, in Tillamook,  Oregon. His family moved to the Upper Peninsula when he was very young and the Keweenaw became his life-long home.

Joe was the beloved husband of Cathe and the loving father of Jessica (Craig) Alcock, Brandon...

Clifford J. Huhta Sr.

Clifford J. Huhta Sr.

Feb 11, 2024

Twin Lakes

Clifford J.  Huhta Sr., 77, a resident of Twin Lakes, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness surrounded by his children.

He was born on January 10, 1947, in Hancock a son of the late Kuno and Martha (Hendrickson) Huhta.  Cliff was raised in the Chassell area and was a graduate of the Chassell...

Lylan Arlene Corey

Lylan Arlene Corey

Feb 11, 2024

Hancock 

     Lylan A. Corey, 72, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton with her family by her side following a brief battle with cancer. 

     She was born on December 21, 1951, in Ontonagon, MI. She was the daughter of the late Donald D. and Elsie (Hoover) Corey II. Lylan...

Norman E. Kromer

Norman E. Kromer

Feb 10, 2024

Houghton Canal

     Norman Earl Kromer, 91, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, with family by his side.

     He was born in Olivia, MN to Howard and Blanche (Kopacek) Kromer. Norm was an accomplished athlete and carpenter (like his father), receiving a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota. 

      Mr. Kromer...

AJ Gullstrand

AJ Gullstrand

Feb 4, 2024

Houghton

     Arthur “AJ” Gullstrand, 75, a resident of Houghton passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton with his sons by his side following a short illness.

     He was born on May 19, 1948, in Houghton, MI, a son of the late Bernard “Buck” and Mary “Mugga” (Gergurich) Gullstrand.  AJ was raised in Houghton...

Robert (Bob) Bruce Vincent

Robert (Bob) Bruce Vincent

Feb 3, 2024

Mason,

     Robert B. Vincent, 76, a resident of Mason passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident patient following a lengthy illness.

     A private graveside service will be held later this year in the Veteran’s section of the Lakeview Cemetery in Calumet.

     To send...

Ruth Esther Somero

Ruth Esther Somero

Jan 23, 2024

Avon, IN     Ruth E. Somero, 100, a former resident of Hancock passed away on January 23, 2024, at Traditions at Regan Park Assisted Living in Avon, IN, where she had been a resident for the past 8 years.     A memorial service for Ruth will be held later this year at the Zion Lutheran Church of Hancock with burial...

Elaine Violet Peterson

Elaine Violet Peterson

Jan 16, 2024

Hancock  

Elaine Violet Peterson, 89, a long-time resident of Portage Pointe passed away Tuesday, January 16 after a long battle with Dementia.

Elaine was born on December 5, 1934 in Keweenaw Bay, a daughter of the late Martin and Vieno (Tihinen) Klemett. Shortly after graduating from Chassell High School, she married and relocated to Painesdale and South Range where she...

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