Obituaries
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.
Brian Eric Heikkila
Sep 10, 2023
Otter Lake Brian E. Heikkila, 48, a resident of Otter Lake passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home in Otter Lake. He was born on January 12, 1975, in Hancock, a son of Dennis Heikkila and Mary Ellen Heikkinen. Brian was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the Houghton High School. ...
Jeffrey Russell Liimatta
Sep 9, 2023
Chassell
Jeffrey Russell Liimatta (Chassell, Michigan) passed away quietly Saturday afternoon September 9, 2023 in UP Health System–Marquette. He had a sudden and unexpected health issue from which he could not recover. Jeff was born June 2, 1958 (65) in Detroit, Michigan, the 2nd son of Rev Elmer R. and Ruth E. Liimatta. He was raised in Detroit and Southfield,...
Gregory James Oestreich
Sep 9, 2023
Ripley
Gregory J. Oestreich, 76, a resident of Ripley, passed away at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 2, 1946, in Beaver Dam, WI, a son of the late Lester and Hildegard (Becker) Oestreich. Greg was raised in Beaver Dam, WI and moved to Houghton as a teenager. He was a graduate of...
Victor W. Storhok
Sep 7, 2023
Idaho Falls, ID
Mr. Victor (Vic) Wilbert Storhok, 90 a resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away athome the morning of September 7, 2023, where he has lived since September 1977.
Vic was born in a log cabin in the deep north woods outside of Tapiola, Michigan, February 2,1933, a son Martha (Hyrkas) Storhok and Victor O. Storhok. Shortly after...
Mary Nancy Stahl
Sep 4, 2023
Hancock
Mary Nancy Ikonen “Stahl”, 64, a resident of Lakeview Manor in Hancock, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.
Mary was born on July 26, 1959, in Butte, Montana to the late Hugo and Mildred (Pawlik) Ikonen. She was raised in Butte until the family moved to Lower Michigan near...
Margaret H. Lindeman
Sep 4, 2023
Houghton/Winona Margaret H. Lindeman, 98, a resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community and former Winona resident passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at The Pewabic House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she had been a patient for the past three months. She was born on September 16, 1924, in Winona, a daughter of...
James Howard Hutchinson
Aug 30, 2023
Hancock
James H. Hutchinson, 68, a resident of the Scott building in Hancock passed away Wednesday August 30, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness.
He was born on October 6, 1954, in Hancock a son of the late Norman and Silvia (Patterson) Hutchinson. Jim was raised in the Hancock area and...
Christine Therese Krause
Aug 30, 2023
Franklin, WI
Christine T. Krause, 68, a resident of Franklin, WI, and former Hancock resident passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her home in Franklin following a short illness.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Judith Katherine Kotila
Aug 29, 2023
Klingville
Judy (Dennis) Kotila, 70, a resident of Klingville, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient.
She was born on August 31, 1952, in L’Anse, MI, a daughter of the late Uno and Ilmi (Syria) Suojanen. Judy was raised in Elo and attended the John A....
Anita L. Walikainen
Aug 18, 2023
Chassell
Anita L. Walikainen, 83, a resident of Chassell passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness.
She was born on February 27, 1940, in Toivola, MI, a daughter of the late Levi and Ida (Wiitala) Laurila. Anita was raised in the Misery Bay area and attended the Heikkinen School...
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