Obituaries
Denise Hanks
Oct 30, 2023
Dollar Bay
Denise Hanks, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2023.
She was born on September 18,1947, the youngest child of Charles and Martha (Halkola) Heikkinen, was raised in Woodside Location, graduating from Dollar Bay High school and from Suomi College. She worked most of her life...
Peggy Lee Macko
Oct 22, 2023
Misery Bay
Peggy L. Macko, 64, a resident of Misery Bay, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, MI, following a short illness.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later...
Gerald Paul Smith
Oct 22, 2023
Houghton
Gerald “Jerry” Paul Smith, 81, died of a stroke Sunday October 22, 2023, at Marquette General Hospital while surrounded by his family, who sat a five-day vigil at his bedside.
Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan September 5th, 1942, and attended St. Benedicts and Cooley High School. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 on...
William J. Dunstan Sr.
Oct 22, 2023
Houghton Canal
William J. Dunstan, 90, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home.
He was born on June 14, 1933, to the late William and Jennie (Vaataja) Dunstan. Bill graduated from Houghton High School, served in the United States Army, and was employed at the White Pine Copper Mine and...
Diane Marie Franz
Oct 20, 2023
Billings Montana
Diane Marie Franz, age 76, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023.
She was born on September 3, 1947, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Kenneth and Eva (nee Stimac) Richards. Diane was a loving wife to Lance Franz (Red Lodge) and mother to Natasha (Chicago, IL) and Gregory (Westminster, CO). She is also survived...
John A. Tapani
Oct 18, 2023
Chassell
John A. Tapani, age 75 of Chassell, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at home in his favorite chair. He was born in Hancock, MI on May 1, 1949, the son of Allen J. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Rothenburger) Tapani. John was an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. John worked 40 years and 2...
Josephine Sefie Brey
Oct 13, 2023
Bootjack
Josephine S. Brey, 81, a resident of Bootjack passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with her arrangements.
Deanna Wuebben
Oct 13, 2023
Hancock
Deanna Sue (Doug) Wuebben, 59, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on September 24, 1964, in Shakopee, MN, the daughter of the late Daniel and Doris (Kaski) Lee.
Deanna was a graduate of Prior Lake High School. She then moved...
Anita Ann Juntunen
Oct 4, 2023
Atlantic Mine
Anita A. Juntunen, 59, a resident of Houghton and formerly of Atlantic Mine, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Mission Pointe of Hancock following a battle with cancer.
She was born on October 16, 1963, in Calumet, MI, the daughter of the late Norbert and Janet (Rheault) LaRoux. Anita was raised in Lake Linden and...
Eugenia Grace Koski
Oct 2, 2023
Lake Linden
Eugenia Grace “Heppy” Koski, 91, passed away on October 2, 2023, at Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident for the past 6 years.
She was born on August 27, 1932, the fourth daughter of Albin J. and Tyne (Rintala) Stein. She grew up in Hancock and graduated from the Hancock High...
Abigail Faulkner
Oct 2, 2023
Laurium Abigail Elizabeth Faulkner passed away on October 2nd at 2:29 am. She is survived by her mother Jessica Whitaker, dad Rusty & Lori (bonus mom) Faulkner, siblings Aubrey & Joshua. Also surviving are many aunts & uncles, cousins, and grandparents: David & Denise Whitaker, Susan Pederson & Scott and Naomi Faulkner. Her favorite things to do...
Gerald Albert Ahonen
Sep 30, 2023
HANCOCK, MI - Gerald "Jerry" Ahonen, 82, of Hancock, Michigan, passed away on September 30, 2023 after a very long battle with dementia. He was a resident at Canal View in Hancock for several years. He was born on May 7, 1941, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Albert and Elsie Ahonen and was their first-born.Gerald Albert Ahonen, also known as...
Wayne D. Goulette
Sep 26, 2023
Hancock
Wayne D. Goulette, 77, a resident of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 13, 1946, in Laurium, a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Huard) Goulette. Wayne was raised in Laurium and was a graduate of the Houghton High School. He also was...
Karla Diane Weiberg
Sep 23, 2023
Traprock Valley Karla D. (Glen) Weiberg, 74, a resident of Traprock Valley passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 11, 1949, in Calumet a daughter of the late Wilbert and Beatrice (Mattila) Anderson. Karla was raised in Laurium and attended the...
Michael John Yambor
Sep 23, 2023
Chassell Michael J. Yambor, 73, a resident of Fisherman’s Lane, Chassell, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born on December 20, 1949, in Highland Park, Michigan, a son of the late Steven and Elmi (Kinnunen) Yambor. Michael was raised in Detroit and was a graduate of Cass Tech High School...
Myra B DeMotts
Sep 20, 2023
Houghton
Myra B. DeMotts, 95, a resident of the Bluff’s Senior Living Community passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness.
She was born on October 25, 1927, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Wayne and Lempi (Paalanen) Bakka. As a child, Myra moved with her family to...
Charles William Hedberg
Sep 19, 2023
Warren Charles W. Hedberg, 84, a resident of Warren, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Ascension Hospital in Warren following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Fuenral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the local arrangements.
Lynn Marie Pender
Sep 12, 2023
Dollar Bay
Lynn M. Pender, 59, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her home following a short illness.
A time to remember Lynn and share memories will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 3-8:00 p.m. at the home of her sister at 20079 Frederick St., Houghton, MI.
To send...
Jack Swift
Sep 12, 2023
Houghton
John Charles “Jack” Swift passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home in Houghton, MI; he was 77 years old.
Born in Kansas City, MO on April 6, 1946, he was raised in Houghton by parents Paul and Marion Swift along with his brother Gary and sister Marilyn.
Jack developed an early devotion to community service as an Eagle...
Michael George Waisanen
Sep 11, 2023
Houghton Michael G. Waisanen, 72, a resident of Houghton passed away at his home in Houghton on September 11, 2023, from an apparent heart attack. To send condolences to Mike’s family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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