Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Roger Jenkins
Jan 9, 2024
South Range
Reverend Roger Scott Jenkins Sr., 75, of South Range passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Bayside Village Nursing Home in L’Anse where he had been a resident patient since July. Roger was born on March 11, 1948, in Hancock, MI to Samuel Henry Jenkins and Edith Carol (Rickard) Jenkins. He was raised in Houghton...
Richard A. Hallstrom
Jan 8, 2024
Dollar Bay
Richard A. (Dick) Hallstrom, 86, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at UP Health Systems – Portage Hospital.
Dick, as everyone knew him by, was born on January 17, 1937, in Chatham, MI, to George and Annie Hallstrom. He attended school in Eben, MI, and fostered an early appreciation for...
Jack Alan
Jan 5, 2024
Calumet
Jack Alan, 71, a resident of Calumet, unexpectedly passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at his home.
Condolences to Jack’s family can be given at www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Leslie W. Niva
Jan 4, 2024
Leslie William Niva, 81, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Toivola, Leslie served in the U.S. Army for two years as an "Atomic Soldier", and radiation exposure as part of the Davy Crockett nuclear weapons system testing program ultimately caused his cancer. Following his enlistment,...
Carolyn M. Maki
Jan 1, 2024
South Range Carolyn M. (Clyde) Maki, 87, a resident of South range and winter resident of Florida passed away Monday January 1, 2023, at Avow Hospice in Naples, FL, following a lengthy illness. The MemorialChapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of south Range is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be...
Mina M. Brotherton
Dec 31, 2023
HancockMina Mae (Fritz) Brotherton died on December 31, 2023, and went directly to heaven and into the arms of her beloved husband Bill.She was born on June 19, 1932, to Eliza (Tuts) & Albin (Darkie) Fritz. She grew up on the family farm on Sage Lake Road in Lupton, MI. She graduated from Rose City High School at the age...
Valery Jade Longhini
Dec 24, 2023
Atlantic Mine
Valery Jade Longhini left this earth on December 24; surrounded by family, after fighting cancer for nearly ten years. In true Valery fashion, she waited for her little brother to arrive from one of his adventures, gathered us all around, and left this world quickly.Valery was born May 21st, 1984, the daughter of Guy and Andrea...
Jeanne Karen Rabine
Dec 23, 2023
Hancock
Jeanne K. Rabine, 73, a resident of Hancock and a former Painesdale resident, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home following a brief illness.
Jeanne was born on May 28, 1950, in Hancock, to the late Ero and Elna (Keto) Siirila. She was raised in Painesdale and graduated from Jeffers High School with the class of...
Robert Jay Juve
Dec 22, 2023
Calumet Robert J. Juve, 79, a resident of Calumet and formerly of Chassell, MI, and Essexville, MI passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a...
Rev. Robert Wiliam Paul
Dec 21, 2023
Oskar Bay
Reverend Robert W. Paul, age 90, a resident of Oskar Bay - Houghton Canal, passed away at PortagePointe in Hancock where he had been a patient the past two months.
A native of Detroit, he was born July 21, 1933, to Alfred and Florence (nee Dobbert) Paul. He attended Lutheran grade schools in the Motor City, including Gethsemane Lutheran...
Alvin Charles Kempainen
Dec 18, 2023
Salo Location
Alvin C.A. Kempainen, 87, a resident of Salo Location passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home.
Al was born on September 11, 1936, on the family farm, which is now the location of the Houghton County Airport. He was the fifth of six children born to the late John and Mayme (Heikkinen) Kempainen.
He...
Francis Gordon Destrampe
Dec 18, 2023
Painesadale
Francis Gordon Destrampe, 80 of Painesdale, passed away on December 18, 2023.
Francis was born on December 31, 1942 to Francis and Linda (Ollikainen) Destrampe in Hancock. Francis graduated from Houghton High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. While in the military he traveled world-wide and especially enjoyed his time in Germany.
Francis married Donna (Laru) on April 30, 1962. They...
David George McAdam
Dec 15, 2023
Houghton
David G. (Humboozie) McAdam, 82, a resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community in Houghton passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a short illness.
He was born on October 23, 1941, in Ann Arbor, MI, a son of the late David and Mildred (Lindala) McAdam. Dave was raised...
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