Obituaries

Pete Perala

May 28, 2024

Dodgeville, MI

Peter T. Perala, age 79, of Dodgeville, Michigan, died May 28, 2024 at his son's home in

Marquette, Michigan after a short battle with cancer.

Pete was born February 25th, 1945, in Hancock, Michigan. Pete was raised in Toivola during his

younger years then moved to Hancock where he...

Wilson A. Hoy

May 27, 2024

Hancock/Greenville, MI

Wilson A. Hoy, 83, former longtime resident of Greenville, MI, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Canal View in Hancock, MI. Wilson was born in Greenville, MI, on May 14, 1941, to Harry C. and Patricia (Noxon) Hoy. Upon graduation from Greenville High School, Wilson enlisted with the US Navy, serving aboard...

Betty Louise Kratt

May 25, 2024

Twin Lakes

BETTY LOUISE KRATT, age 88, of Twin Lakes, Michigan, formerly of Clarkston, passed away May 25, 2024 in Waterford, MI. in the loving and comforting care of family.

She was born on September 30, 1935, in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter of the late Julian and B. Marie Brill (Main). Loving wife of the late...

Glenn Reginald Ierley

May 16, 2024

Houghton

Glenn R. Ierley, 71, a resident of Houghton passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

Tony

May 14, 2024

Hancock

Anthony C. "Tony" Nordstrom, 59 a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Tuesday May 14, 2024, at his home in Hancock.

To send condolences to Tony's family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

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

Sharon Berryman

May 12, 2024

Hancock

Sharon M. Berryman, 79, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Marshfield–Dickinson Hospital following a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 11, 1945, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Francis and Linda (Ollikainen) Destrampe.  Sharon was raised in Dodgeville and resided in White Pine.  For the past 53...

Paul Marvin Dulong, Jr.

May 10, 2024

Coburntown

Paul M. Dulong Jr., 77, a resident of Coburntown, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Canal View – Houghton County following a lengthy illness.

Paul was born on October 24, 1946, in Hancock to the late Paul and Joan (LaBelle) Dulong. He was raised in Hancock and attended Hancock Schools. Following school,...

Don R. Chamberlain

Apr 27, 2024

Hancock

Don R. Chamberlain, 87, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Saturday April 27, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born on February 28, 1937, in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.

As requested by Don no service will take place.

To view Don's notice or...

Lillian Elenor Kilpela

Apr 26, 2024

Hancock

Lillian E. Kilpela, 97, a former resident of Hancock passed away Friday April 26, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness.

She was born on September 13, 1926, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Oscar and Wilhelmina (Tapani) Poyhonen.  Lillian was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of...

Gladys Edna Mccormack

Apr 20, 2024

Dollar Bay

Gladys E. McCormack, 99, a former resident of Dollar Bay passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident for the past eight years.

She was born on February 4th 1925, to Victor and Anna (Backman) Norgard in Dollar Bay, MI. Gladys graduated from...

Jane Lynn Martinez

Apr 20, 2024

Toivola

Jane Martinez-Naasko passed away at UP Health Systems Portage on Saturday, the 20th of April 2024, and thus began her final adventure. Jane was always on an adventure. Sometimes, it looked like a walk past the zoo in her small hometown of Emporia, Kansas, on her way to school. Sometimes, it looked like a sudden, random...

Janet Elaine Hietala

Apr 19, 2024

South Range

Janet E. (Dennis) Hietala, 88, a resident of South Range passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home following a short illness.

She was born on May 2, 1935, in Hancock, MI. a daughter of the late George and Hannah (Naasko) Heinonen. Janet was raised in Ironwood, MI, and was a graduate...

Maria Magdelina Durham

Apr 17, 2024

Bonita Springs, FL/Twin Lakes, MI

Maria Magdelina Durham (Harma) of Bonita Springs, Florida, and formerly of Twin Lakes, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She had recently moved to Kansas City, Missouri, to be near her daughter.

Maria was born in Onnela, Michigan, Dec. 25, 1940, on the Harma...

Doris Mae Huhta

Apr 10, 2024

Boston Location

Doris Huhta, 90 years old, died in Gig Harbor, Washington, on Wednesday April 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was a longtime resident of Boston Location in Hancock, Michigan. She was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Calumet, Michigan.

She is survived by 8 sons: Michael, Mark, Matthew,...

Teri Gilpin

Apr 9, 2024

Rabbit Bay

Teri Gilpin, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

Teri was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late John and Sara (Nuranen) Wilcox. She graduated from West High School in Torrance, CA in 1972.

Teri was united in marriage to Gerald Gilpin in...

James Spain

Apr 7, 2024

Houghton

James Dorris Spain, Jr. passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 95 in his adopted hometown of Houghton, Michigan surrounded by friends and family. In 2017, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 65 years, Patricia "Pat" Mann Spain, and survived by his brother George J Spain (Bev), his son,...

Jean Marie Lipson

Apr 4, 2024

Hancock

Jean Lipson passed away on April 4th, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Stephen Lipson, several children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Pat and Taff, and brother Jackie.

Jean was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 5th...

Bill Hanner

Apr 4, 2024

Dodgeville

William John Hanner, 76, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton.

Bill was born February 17, 1948, in Laurium, a son of the late Adrian and Lorraine Hanner. He was raised in Hubbell and graduated from Lake Linden – Hubbell High School with the class...

Doug Vettori

Apr 4, 2024

Hancock

Douglas Vettori, 79, a well-known contractor and resident of Hancock passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital following a short illness.

He was born on June 24, 1944, in Hancock, Michigan, a son of the late Geno and Geraldine (White) Vettori. Doug was raised in Painesdale and Hancock...

Ralph F Hoernke

Apr 3, 2024

Ralph F. Hoernke, 85, of Carlsbad, CA, passed away on April 3, 2024. Our beloved

husband, father, brother, and grandpa is now with our heavenly Father.

Ralph was born in Milwaukee and lived in the area until 1979, when he moved to

Carlsbad. Ralph served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in...