Obituaries
Don William Kilpela
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...
Marilyn Carole Carlson
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...
Clyde Maki
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.
David Paul Paskvan
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...
Clifford Warren Hill
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...
Joseph Eugene Sayen III
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...
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...
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