Obituaries
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.
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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...
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...
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