Obituaries
Michael Peter Bonini
Dec 15, 2023
Franklin Township
Michael P. “Mike” Bonini, 74, passed away on December 15, 2023, at Canal View following a lengthy illness.
He was born on July 24, 1949, in Hancock, to Ambrose and Olga (Kangas) Bonini.
Following graduation from Hancock Central High School in 1968, he completed an auto body repair course at Northern Michigan University and began working at...
Jay Hermann
Dec 14, 2023
Calumet,
Jay P. Hermann, 52, a resident of Calumet, passed away December 14, 2023, at the Beaumont Hospital in Farmington, MI, following a short illness.
He was born on January 19, 1971, in Calumet, a son of the late Robert Hermann and Susan Clouthier.
Jay lived most of his life in the Calumet area.
Surviving...
Robert Pintar
Dec 14, 2023
Cudahy, WI
Robert Pintar, 80, a resident of Cudahy, WI, and former Painesdale resident passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital in Cudahy, WI, following a lengthy illness.
He worked for 25 years at Milwaukee Area Technical College as an accountant prior to his retirement in 2005 . He graduated from Jeffers High School, Painesdale,...
Jeffrey Perreault
Dec 8, 2023
Calumet, Jeffrey P. Perreault, 59, a resident of Calumet, passed away Friday, December 8, 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.
Adelheid "Heidi" Greuer
Dec 7, 2023
Adelheid Sigrid Else Helene was born on May 29th, 1934, the beloved eldest daughter of German Navy Captain Otto Teichmann and Lilli Teichmann (nee Weiss). Three brothers followed: Fiete (1936), Harro (1938), and Heino (1952).
She grew up during World War II in Germany. There she experienced her father being deployed for long periods of time to Norway and Russia....
Peter A. Kinnunen
Dec 5, 2023
Atlantic Mine
Peter A. Kinnunen, 94, a resident of Atlantic Mine and the Bluff’s Senior Living Community in Houghton passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Portage following a short illness.
He was born on January 31, 1929, in Duluth, MN, a son of the late Peter A. and Tyne (Wesman) Kinnunen Sr. Peter...
John H. Austin
Dec 5, 2023
Calumet/Painesdale
John H. Austin, 79, a resident of Calumet and Painesdale, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness.
John was born on May 11, 1944, at the Copper Range Hospital in Trimountain to the late Henry L. “Hank” and Hazel “Joyce” (Austin) Ahrens. John’s mother passed away 6 days after...
Mildred Jean Belkonen
Nov 28, 2023
Houghton
Jean Belkonen, 94, a resident of the Douglas House Apartments and former Atlantic Mine and South Range resident, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mission Point Health and Rehab in Hancock.
She was born Mildred Jean Latvala on December 18, 1928, in Onnela, the daughter of the late William and Helen (Westerberg) Latvala. Jean was raised...
Robert Donald Christian
Nov 26, 2023
Chassell Robert D. Christian, 82, a resident of Chassell passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Robert Kyllonen
Nov 26, 2023
Chassell Robert L. Kyllonen, 61, a resident of Chassell and former Laurium Police Chief passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a short illness. He was born on January 30, 1962, in Hancock, a son of the late Kenneth and Doris (Sutinen) Kyllonen. Bob was raised in Hancock and...
John Henry Raisanen
Nov 21, 2023
Painesdale, In cherished memory of John Henry Raisanen, who gracefully departed on November 21 at theage of 74. John, a treasured father, husband, brother, and friend, leaves an indelible mark onthe hearts of his family and friends. Born on April 4, 1949, in Hancock, MI, John's journey unfolded in Houghton County. A proudHoughton High School graduate, Army veteran, and dedicated maintenance...
Sheila Ann Coffey
Nov 19, 2023
Atlantic Mine
Sheila Ann Coffey, 67, a resident of Atlantic Mine, MI, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at UP Health System-Portage surrounded by family.
She was born July 11, 1956 in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa. Sheila was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of Jeffers High...
Dorothy Emelia Timonen Kiiskila
Nov 19, 2023
Hancock
Dorothy Emelia Timonen Kiiskila, 88, born April 10, 1935, and passed away November 19, 2023, at Canal View -- Houghton County in Hancock, Michigan, where she was a resident patient since June 2023.
Dorothy was also a resident of Tapiola, Michigan.
Her parents were Charles and Emelia (Hyypio) Herrala of Tapiola.
...
Paul G. Ollila
Nov 18, 2023
Painesdale
Paul G. Ollila, 83, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas, while wintering with family following a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 17, 1940, in Negaunee, MI, a son of the late Uno and Lya (Klenke) Ollila. Paul was raised in Marquette, MI, and was a graduate...
Betty H. Ruohonen
Nov 18, 2023
Oskar
Betty H Ruohonen, 90, of Oskar passed away Saturday, November 18, at Portage Pointe whereshe was a resident.
Betty was born on June 19, 1933, in Paavola to the late Hannah (Lasanen) and AndrewLeinonen. She grew up in Paavola and attended the local schools, graduating from HancockCentral High School in 1952 as the Salutatorian of her class.
Betty...
Walter J. Pindral
Nov 10, 2023
Painesdale
Walter J. Pindral, 72, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee following a lengthy illness.
Walter was born on November 27, 1950, in Kleve, Germany to the late Jozef and Jozefa (Kowalska) Pindral. Walter and his family travelled to the United States when he was 6 months old and...
Lisa Ann Haataja
Nov 10, 2023
Baraga
Lisa Ann Haataja, 59, of Baraga, MI passed away peacefully; surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, November 9th, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, weeks after receiving a diagnosis of MDS, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
Lisa was born on September 22, 1964, in Hancock, MI, to Norman Haataja Sr. and Doris Dakota (Heikkinen). Lisa...
William Joseph Locher III
Nov 6, 2023
L’Anse, MI
William J. Locher III, 84, a resident of L’Anse, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born on October 6, 1939, in Ishpeming, MI, a son of the late William J. and Alma (Kauppila) Locher II. William was raised in Ishpeming and was a graduate of the...
Richard C. Ott
Nov 4, 2023
Eagle Creek, OR - Richard C. Ott, 86, a resident of Eagle Creek, Oregon, and a former resident of Houghton, Michigan, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, Oregon. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his three devoted daughters, Nicole (Guy) Blanchard, Noelle (Christian) Palasty, and Natalie (Robert)...
John D. Anderson
Oct 31, 2023
Hancock
John D. Anderson, 88, a resident of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Woodland Heaven of Canal View – Houghton County where he had been a resident since March.
John was born on January 26, 1935, in White Cloud, MI, a son of the late Arthur and Lydia (Zaukelies) Anderson. John was raised in...
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