Obituaries

Jean Mikkola-Miller

Jean Mikkola-Miller

Sep 4, 2011

Obituary of Jean Mikkola-Miller HoughtonJean I. Mikkola-Miller, 90, a resident the Bluffs Senior Living Community and a former resident of Hancock and Portage Entry passed away Sunday evening September 4, 2011, at Cypress Manor Nursing Home in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past month. She was born on July 6, 1921, in Laurium, a daughter...

Gary Huffman

Gary Huffman

Sep 1, 2011

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Gary Huffman

Gary Huffman

Sep 1, 2011

Obituary of Gary Huffman Gary Noel Huffman (70) died on September 1, 2011, due to post-surgical complications after a year long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 20, 1940, the second child and only son of Gerald Stanley Huffman and Esther Edith (Buhr) Huffman. He graduated from Royal Oak High School continuing his undergraduate...

Noah Sirdenis

Noah Sirdenis

Aug 29, 2011

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Eric Simonson

Eric Simonson

Aug 27, 2011

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Shirley Rimpela

Shirley Rimpela

Aug 27, 2011

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Shirley Rimpela (Rajala)

Shirley Rimpela (Rajala)

Aug 27, 2011

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Rimpela (Rajala). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Shirley Rimpela (Rajala), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .

Raymond Knuuttila

Raymond Knuuttila

Aug 23, 2011

Obituary of Raymond Knuuttila Dollar BayRaymond Walter Joseph Knuuttila, 80, a resident of Dollar Bay passed away with his family by his side early Tuesday morning August 23, 2011, at his home following a short illness. He was born on April 6, 1931, in Hancock a son of the late Jacob and Fannie (Finni) Knuuttila. Ray was raised on the...

William McEwan

William McEwan

Aug 22, 2011

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Paul Walitalo

Paul Walitalo

Aug 17, 2011

Obituary of Paul Adolph Walitalo Pelkie Paul A. Walitalo, 80, a resident of Pelkie passed away Wednesday August 17, 2011, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born June 16, 1931 in Pelkie, a son of the late Arvo and Sally (Myllyla) Walitalo. Paul attended the Pelkie School and graduated from the Baraga High School...

Shirley Ciabattari (Uutala)

Shirley Ciabattari (Uutala)

Aug 16, 2011

Obituary of Shirley Mae Ciabattari Houghton Shirley M. (William) Ciabattari, 70, a former resident of Hancock and presently of the Heritage Manor in Houghton passed away Tuesday August 16, 2011, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 18, 1940, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late John and...

Roger Kaarto

Roger Kaarto

Aug 11, 2011

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Val Mihelich

Val Mihelich

Aug 10, 2011

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Deborah Ovist (Olson)

Deborah Ovist (Olson)

Jul 22, 2011

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Deborah Ovist

Deborah Ovist

Jul 22, 2011

Obituary of Deborah Ovist South RangeDeborah A. (Timothy) Ovist, 51, a resident South Range passed Friday July 22, 2011, at her daughter's home in Ishpeming, following a lengthy illness.She was born on August 8, 1959, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of Carl Olson and the late Ethel (Hukki) Olson. Deb was raised in Painesdale and graduated from Jeffers High School...

Edna Rautiola

Edna Rautiola

Jul 20, 2011

Obituary of Edna Rautiola Houghton Edna J. Rautiola, 91, a former resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community passed away Wednesday morning July 20, 2011, in the Woodland Haven wing of the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past 3 years. She was born on June 22, 1920, in...

Marian Swed

Marian Swed

Jul 18, 2011

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Marian Swed

Marian Swed

Jul 18, 2011

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Kenneth Alexander

Kenneth Alexander

Jul 17, 2011

Obituary of Kenneth O. Alexander Hancock Kenneth Alexander 83, passed away peacefully at Portage Health on Sunday, July 17, 2011, shortly after admission. Ken was born the son of Oliver and Jenny (Mortier) Alexander on October 19, 1927 in Vulcan, MI. He attended Vulcan Grade School and Vulcan High School, where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. He enlisted...

Jean Boyce

Jean Boyce

Jul 15, 2011

Obituary of Jean Boyce Franklin TownshipJean M. (Robert) Boyce, 68, a resident of Franklin Township passed away Friday July 15, 2011, at her home following a lengthy illness.To send condolences to Jean's family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Jean...