Obituaries

Oct 22, 2025

Houghton

Marilyn E. (Kettenbeil) Jukuri, 93, a resident of the Bluff's Senior Living Community in Houghton and a former Keweenaw Bay resident, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Gardenview Assisted Living in Calumet, where she had been a resident patient since this past November.

She was born on April 1, 1932, in Lake...

Oct 16, 2025

Ripley

Charlotte (Char) A. Pera, 81, a former resident of Ripley, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Delaware House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a lengthy illness.

She was born on June 1, 1944, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Paul and Doris (Ross) Nomellini. Char was raised in Hancock and...

Oct 13, 2025

Chassell

Donna Christine Granroth, 78, of Chassell, Michigan died peacefully at her home on Monday, October 13, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1947, in Laurium, Michigan to Reuben and Edna (Joki) Waara.

They raised her with her younger sister Jeanette on a farm in nearby Traprock Valley, and they later moved to a...

Oct 8, 2025

Laurium

Donald J. Secor, a resident of Laurium, MI, passed away at age 84 at Canal View in Hancock, MI following a short illness.

Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karen, along with his children Peter, Matthew, Timothy, and 14 grandchildren (Ryden, Andrei, Kiril, Torin, Dimitri, Leif, Paaloma, Anton, Amelie, Quint, Victor,...

Oct 5, 2025

Houghton

Shuanglin Zhang passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at his home in Houghton, Michigan, due to complications from ALS. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Ying, his son, Bo, as well as his three sisters and one brother.

Born in a rural village in China as the fourth of five children,...

Oct 2, 2025

Chassell

Paul Lampinen, 73, a resident of Chassell, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 13, 1951, in Hancock, a son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Golden) Lampinen. Paul was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the Chassell High School with...

Oct 2, 2025

Hancock

Ronald Shuford, 89, a resident of Hancock, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at UP Health System- Portage Hospital following a short illness.

He was born on January 20, 1936, in Dallas, TX, a son of the late Prante and Lena (Decas) Shuford. Ronald was raised in Dallas and was a graduate of Crozier...

Sep 28, 2025

Chassell

Ron M. Tapani, 69, a resident of Klingville, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness.

Ron was born on September 19, 1956, in Hancock to the late Allen and Elizabeth (Rothenberger) Tapani. He was raised in Klingville and graduated from Chassell Schools.

Ron...

Sep 28, 2025

LIMINGA – Longtime area resident, Phyllis Gildersleeve, 90, passed

away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Howard Young

Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin.

She was born November 15, 1934, in Crystal Falls, Michigan, daughter of

Peter and Marion LeGault.

Phyllis attended Michigan Technological University where she graduated...

Sep 27, 2025

Hancock

William R. Knudsen, 63, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away at his home from an apparent heart attack.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements

Sep 24, 2025

Chassell

David Rand Strong, 73, of Chassell, MI, died on September 24, 2025. Dave was born in Hancock,

MI on May 12, 1952 to Alfred and Esther (Niemi) Strong, and attended Ripley School. Dave

graduated from Hancock High School before studying Mathematics at Michigan Tech University.

A life-long learner, Dave completed...

Sep 23, 2025

Hancock

Shirley M. (Ron) Kallio, 91, a resident of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Canal View -- Houghton County, where she had been a resident patient for the past two years.

Shirley Mae Kallio (nee Heidtke, Rogge, Sohlden) was born December 8, 1933, and raised in Kingsford, Michigan, by her parents, Edward...

Sep 22, 2025

South Range

Eleanor Irene Kangas was born August 1st, 2025 in Marquette, Michigan. She is God's own and he took her to heaven on September 22nd, 2025 at the age of seven weeks. Her time here was short but she was loved and touched the hearts of many.

Eleanor is survived by her parents, Tyler...

Sep 18, 2025

Hancock

Matthew C. Farrell, 55, a beloved father, son, coach and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 19, 1970, in Laurium, MI, Matt was the son of Craig and Kathy (Koopikka) Farrell. He grew up in Hancock, where he made...

Sep 15, 2025

Chassell

Fredrick Michael Shook passed away peacefully Monday, September 15, 2025.

Mike was born on December 14, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan to John Harrison (Shook)

and Lilian Christine Margaret (Frank). A US Army Veteran (1965-1967), Mike was

stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Upon returning home, he married the love of his life,...

Sep 14, 2025

South Range,

James H. Raffaelli, 79, a resident of South Range, passed away Sunday September 14, 2025,

at home with his family by his side following a lengthy illness.

He was born to parents Mario and Lillian (Lewis) Raffaelli, on January 14, 1946, in South

Range. Jim was raised in South...

Sep 14, 2025

Calumet

Ronald P. Normand, 58, a resident of Calumet, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 1, 1967, in Laurium, a son of the late Ronald and Sandra (Broberg) Normand. Ron was raised in Calumet and Lake Linden before graduating from the...

Sep 12, 2025

Chassell

Jeanne M. (John) Gooch, 91, a resident of Chassell, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at the UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital following a short illness.

As requested, no service will be held for Jeanne at this time. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with...

Sep 9, 2025

Atlantic Mine

Raymond "Ray" Karvonen, 93, of Atlantic Mine, passed away on September 9, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay after a short illness.

He was born on August 4, 1932 in Onnela, a son of the late Isaac and Selma (Pennala) Karvonen. Ray was raised in Onnela and Atlantic...

Sep 4, 2025

Hancock

Glenn Pyhtila, 90, a resident of Hancock and long-time Houghton resident, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, where he had been a patient for the past two months.

He was born on August 11, 1935, in Hancock, a son fo the late Henry and Hulda Jemina (Jarvela)...