Ursula E. Persha

South Range
Ursula E. Persha, 94, a former resident of South Range, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Canal View -- Houghton County, where
she 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 a graduate of the Houghton High School. She then received her Associate's Degree in Business from Soumi College.

Following College Ursula began a 40-year career working for Superior National Bank, retiring as the Vice President of Human Resources.

On August 5, 1961, she was united in marriage to Joseph Persha. The couple resided in South Range as they raised their family. On January 27, 2009, Joseph preceded Ursula in death.

Mrs. Persha enjoyed spending time visiting with her family and friends. Preceding Ursula in death were her husband, her parents, her brother Robert Chaput and her nephew Christopher Wallberg.

Surviving are: Her daughter: Lisa (Steve) Hanke of E. Grosse Pointe Shores, Dollar Bay; Her grandchildren: Dylan (Bronwyn) Hanke of Obenhoff, Logan (Abbey) Hanke of Dollar Bay and Alyssa Hanke; Her great-grandchildren: Raya, Brooks and Jett; Her sisters: Carole Stevens of Trimountain, Alice Wallberg of Davison, MI; Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private service for Urusla will be held later this year with burial in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range.

Ursula’s family would like to thank the staff of Canal View — Houghton County for the care given to Ursula during her stay.

To view Ursula’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.