Obituaries
Charmaine F Wiitala
Apr 20, 2026
Lansing
Charmaine Ann (Freeman) Wiitala, 92, a longtime Copper Country resident, currently
residing in Lansing, passed away after a short illness.
Charmaine was born on May 3, 1933, to Charles E. and Evelyn (Robinson) Freeman, in
Stambaugh, Michigan. She was primarily raised by her grandparents, Charles and Clara
Robinson, who managed different business interests, and grew up in Iron River,
Manistique, and Escanaba, while also spending...
Erland Edward Lahnala
Apr 19, 2026
Atlantic Mine
Erland E. Lahnala, 77, resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Convalescent Home in Hubbell, where he had been a resident patient.
As requested, a private graveside service in the Liminga Cemetery will take place later this spring.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family...
Faye Victoria Granroth
Apr 14, 2026
Lower Pointe Mills
Faye Granroth, 79, a resident of Lower Pointe Mills unexpectedly passed away at her home on Tuesday April 14, , 2026, following an apparent heart attack.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Mildred M. Beauchamp
Apr 13, 2026
Ripley
Mildred Beauchamp, 93, a former resident of Ripley, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she has been a resident patient for the past year.
She was born on February 4, 1933, Hurontown, being the only girl out of 6 brothers, to George and Violet Miller. Mildred was a homemaker and her family...
Lyda Mary Stimac
Apr 12, 2026
Houghton
Lyda Stimac, age 102, a longtime resident of Houghton, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.
She was born on November 2, 1923, in Hancock, becoming the 4th child of Guilo and Tisbe Paoli, who arrived in America from Italy in the early 1900's.
Lyda lived in Hancock for 12 years before moving to South Range,...
Kenneth A. Hanninen
Apr 6, 2026
Houghton
Kenneth A. Hanninen, 93, a former resident at the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton, MI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026,at the Omega House.
He was born on March 11, 1933, in Duluth, MN to Esther (Hanninen) Harju. Ken was raised by his grandparents, Andrew and Sophie Hyry, on a farm near Menahga, MN. He became a part of their...
Douglas J. Morin
Apr 4, 2026
South Range
Douglas “Doug” Morin passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4,2026, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital after a short illness.
Doug was born on December 31, 1933, in Beacon Hill to Albert andWilhelmina (Tapio) Morin. He attended Stanton Township Schools andgraduated from Houghton High School in 1951.
Doug was a man of strong faith whose kindness and genuine care leftlasting impressions on everyone...
Philip Donald Kangas
Mar 31, 2026
Twin Lakes
Philip Donald Kangas, 78, a resident of Twin Lakes, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Canal View -- Houghton County following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 10, 1947, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Donald and Bertha (Godell) Kangas. Phillip was raised in Painesdale and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School...
Mae LaRue
Mar 26, 2026
Atlantic Mine
Mae M. LaRue, 95, a former resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Woodland Heaven, of Canal View -- Houghton County, where she had been a resident patient.
She was born on October 27,1930, in Atlantic Mine, MI, a daughter of the late Eino and Anna (Saalasti) Kaiponen. Mae was raised in Atlantic Mine and was...
Michael Eugene Johnson
Mar 26, 2026
Painesdale
Michael Eugene Johnson, age 73, of Painesdale, passed away on March 26, 2026, in the comfort of hospice care at home with family by his side, after a struggle with illness that hospitalized him at U.P. Health Portage, and later St Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Michael was born March 13, 1953, to Clarice (Wayranen) and Eugene Johnson, in...
Eugene J. Silkowski
Mar 23, 2026
Atlantic Mine
Eugene J. Silkowski, 85, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 30, 1940, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Edward and Genevieve (Kalinowski) Silkowski. Eugene was raised in Detroit and Utica, MI. He was a graduate of Utica High School with the...
Kathy Guidotti
Mar 15, 2026
Hancock
Kathleen (Peter) Guidotti, “Kathy”, age 72, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with her loving family surrounding her. Kathy was born on June 24, 1953in Laurium, MI, where she spent most of her younger years with her parents and siblings. She later moved with her family to Massachusetts, graduating from Oxford High School in 1971. She spent the remaining...
Bonnie Sue Holland
Mar 14, 2026
Hancock
Bonnie Sue Holland,79, quietly left the party at her beloved Hancock home on March 14, 2026. She was surrounded by four generations of her loving family.
Born on June 16, 1946, in Paducah, KY, Bonnie was the eldest daughter of Henry and Nida (Young) Bichon. She spent her childhood in Paducah and attended Tilghman High School, where she enjoyed being a...
Russell Koski
Mar 12, 2026
Chassell
Russell W. Koski, 76, a resident of Chassell, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.
Russ was born in Hancock, MI on November 12, 1949, to the late Axel and Ailien (Harmala) Koski. He was raised in Keweenaw Bay and was a graduate of the Baraga High School with the class of 1967. Following...
Marian Louise Pihlaja
Mar 9, 2026
Dollar BayMarian L. Pihlaja, 76, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed awayMonday, March 9, 2026, at Intersect Health Care in Hancock, where shehas been a resident patient for the past two years and a half years.To send condolences to Marian's family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel isassisting the family with the arrangements.
Robert William Wetton
Mar 7, 2026
HoughtonRobert W. Wetton, 70, a resident of Houghton, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium following a lengthy illness with family by his side.
He was born on June 19, 1955, in Hancock, a son of Shirley (Anderson) Wetton and the late Robert C. Wetton. Robert was raised in Dollar Bay and was a graduate...
Tonia Louise-Mae Dunn
Mar 3, 2026
Chassell
Tonia Louise-Mae Dunn, 53, of Chassell, Michigan, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. She was born on May 6, 1972.
Tonia devoted her life to service work and helping her community. She worked as a Service Coordinator at Wilmar Convalescent Home in Utica and AHEPA 371 Senior Apartments in Harrison Township, Michigan, where she...
Miriam Elizabeth Ruonavaara
Mar 3, 2026
Calumet
Miriam Elizabeth Ruonavaara, 95, a resident of Calumet, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Miriam (Mimi) was born on January 22, 1931, in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the youngest child of Anna (Rimpila) and Leander Fellman. She moved to Nottingham, New Hampshire at an early age and attended school at Nottingham and Raymond High Schools,...
Donald Mattson
Feb 28, 2026
South Range
Donald Mattson, who most people knew as Wheezer, was born to Matt and Sigrid Heikkinen Mattson on July 27, 1928. His siblings were Dolores, Joyce, Jackie, and Karen. Summer and winter activities were enjoyed outdoors. Jackie and Wheezer delivered newspapers in Trimountain.
Wheezer attended Adams Township Schools and was a graduate of Painesdale High School. He always told everyone that...
Barbara M Mattila
Feb 26, 2026
Suo District
Barbara M. Mattila, 82, a resident of the Suo District, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Canal View-Houghton County, following a short illness surrounded by her family. Barbara will be remembered fondly by the many people she helped along the way. She was an extraordinary caregiver and had a heart of gold.
A funeral service will be held...
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