Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Atlantic Mine

Julie Anna Maki, 61, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. Julie was born on October 10, 1962 to the late Patricia Davis and late Albert Warnez in Royal Oak, MI. Julie graduated from Goodrich High School in 1980 and briefly attended Mott...

Apr 1, 2024

South Range

Peter D. Ciucci, 89, a resident of South Range, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home following a short illness.

He was born on August 2, 1934, in Atlantic Mine, MI, a son of the late Alfred and Florence (Perfetti) Ciucci. Peter was raised in Trimountain and was a graduate of...

Mar 28, 2024

Houghton, MI:

J. Alan Paavola, (known to all as Alan,) 54, of Chassell Painesdale Rd in Houghton, sadly passed away at his home on Thursday, March 28th, 2024.

Born on April 18, 1969 in Elgin, Illinois to Eugenia (Gena) Paavola and his "father" who never acknowledged his existence; he graduated in 1987 from Houghton High...

Mar 25, 2024

Houghton

Jack E. Pelto, 74, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Mission Point Health and Rehab in Hancock following a lengthy illness.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm in the Atlantic Mine Cemetery.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral...

Mar 24, 2024

Lake Linden,

Carolyn M. Lowe, 77, a resident of Lake Linden and former Chassell resident passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two weeks.

She was born on May 4, 1946, in St. Louis, MI, a daughter of the...

Mar 21, 2024

Hancock

Donna Mae Honkavaara, a resident of the Atlantic House in Hancock passed away peacefully Thursday March 21, 2024, at UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital.

Donna was born in Hancock, MI, to the late Walfred and Vieno (Ylitalo) Honkavaara on April 18, 1963.

Donna enjoyed the simple things of life her stuffed...

Mar 19, 2024

Stanton Township

Paul W. Imig, 92, a resident of Sunset Place, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...