Obituaries

Dale Edward Stimpson

Dale Edward Stimpson

Aug 17, 2023

 

Chassell

 

Dale Edward Stimpson, age 90, a resident of Portage Entry, Chassell, MI passed away August 17, 2023, after a long, happy life and a brief stay at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA.

Dale was born on March 4, 1933, in Saginaw, MI, the oldest child of the late Flave and Ruth (Inman) Stimpson. Dale was...

Judith Juntunen

Judith Juntunen

Aug 15, 2023

Houghton     Judith Juntunen, 89, a resident of the Bluff's Senior Living Community and former Obenhoff resident, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three days.     She was born on June 13, 1934, in Redridge a daughter of the late Alex and Emma (Berg)...

Carl Ivan Swanger

Carl Ivan Swanger

Aug 13, 2023

 

SMSgt. Carl Ivan Swanger, USAF (retired) passed away on August 13, 2023, at Emory Bennett Veterans Nursing Home where he’d been a resident for 3 months.

Carl was born at home in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1932. He was the fourth of fourteen children of John and Eleanor (Baker) Swanger.

Carl went into the Air Force in 1951....

Sophie Evelyn Perreault

Sophie Evelyn Perreault

Aug 13, 2023

Houghton

 

 

Sophie Evelyn Perreault, 85, of Houghton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, August 13, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Rhodes, Michigan. Evelyn was born at home, August 26, 1937 in Oskar; the daughter of Thomas Arnold and Edna Marie (Kukkonen) Lantto; the granddaughter of Jalmar and Hilda Lantto, Evert and Anna Kukkonen.She married her first husband,...

Michael Eric Greenleaf

Michael Eric Greenleaf

Aug 12, 2023

Hancock

    Michael E. Greenleaf, 74, a resident of Hancock passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Hospital in Iron Mountain following a courageous battle with cancer.

     A private burial for Michael will be held in the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton at a later time.

     The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service...

Marvin Peter Anderson

Marvin Peter Anderson

Aug 10, 2023

St. Mary’s Location       Marvin “Mike” Anderson, 91, a resident of Boston Location passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at this home.         He was born on March 25, 1932, in Liminga, a son of the late Hjalmer and Hilda (Seppala) Anderson.  Marvin was raised in Liminga, attended the Redridge School and graduated from the Houghton High School with...

Gary Albert Outinen

Gary Albert Outinen

Aug 8, 2023

Chassell         Gary A. Outinen, 69, a resident of Chassell passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness.         He was born on March 30, 1954, in Highland Park, MI, a son of the late Edward and Mildred (McIver) Outinen.  Gary was raised in Detroit, MI, and Harrison, MI, graduating from...

Joan A. Nottoli

Joan A. Nottoli

Aug 7, 2023

Tucson, AZ & Twin Lakes, MI

Joan A. Nottoli a resident of Twin Lakes (Lake Gerald) passed away on August 7, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 90.

Joan was the wife of Robert N. Nottoli (deceased) of Hancock. Joan was born in Braintree, MA and graduated from Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Joan...

Gordon Heinonen

Gordon Heinonen

Aug 3, 2023

Houghton Canal

     Gordon Heinonen, 85, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Thursday evening August 3, 2023, at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay, where he had been a patient for the past 2 weeks.

      He was born on April 27, 1938, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Matt and Edna (Poyhonen) Heinonen.  Gordon...

Esko Joel Carlson

Esko Joel Carlson

Jul 28, 2023

Calumet     Esko Joel Carlson, 7, the soft heart Loving boy of Joel and Kara (Blomquist) Carlson suddenly passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, while swimming with his friends.     Esko was born on August 30, 2015, in Watertown, South Dakota, and resided there until moving with his family to make their home in Calumet this past January.  He was...

Brandon Harvey Looper

Brandon Harvey Looper

Jul 25, 2023

 

Hubbell

Brandon Harvey Looper, 48, a resident of Hubbell, passed away on July 25, 2023.

Brandon was born in Roseville, CA on February 4, 1975. He enjoyed rock picking, fishing and being outdoors. He was always the guy to come through when you needed him. He was a great father, a hard worker, and a good man.

He is...

Marilyn Laru

Marilyn Laru

Jul 22, 2023

Oak Creek, WI   Marilyn A. Laru (Maltz), age 88, a resident of Oak Creek, WI, and formerly a Copper Country residentpassed away July 12, 2023 at the Compassus/Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.    She was born to Herbert and Agnes(Stitt) Maltz in Trimountain, MI. Later the family moved to Painesdale. Marilyngraduated from Jeffers High School with the...

Jean Pyykkonen

Jean Pyykkonen

Jul 22, 2023

Chassell

Jean Kathryn Pyykkonen (Formerly Guzek) was born in Hancock, MI, to Rudy and Irja Pyykkonen on June 1st 1947, and made her eventual home in Chassell, MI.  Jean passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on July 22nd, 2023.  Jean, also known as “Jeannie” by those who loved her, had been bravely fighting off chronic illness for...

Donna Jean Karvonen

Donna Jean Karvonen

Jul 22, 2023

Painesdale

     Donna Jean (Pelto) Karvonen, 82, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2022, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital following a short illness.

Donna was born on March 30, 1941, in Hancock, MI, and resided for most of her Life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

On December 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to Rudolph Karvonen. ...

Jean Ann Kowalski

Jean Ann Kowalski

Jul 19, 2023

Houghton

Jean A. Kowalski, 88, a resident of Houghton passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Canal View -- Houghton County.

She was born on November 4, 1934, in Lake Linden, MI, a daughter of the late Theophile and Delia (Paquette) Beaudoin. Jean was raised in Hubbell and attended the Lake Linden School.  She left school at an early age to...

Michele Marie Kerban

Michele Marie Kerban

Jul 18, 2023

Houghton

In Loving Memory of Michele Kerban

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Michele Kerban, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many. Michele left this world on July 18th, 2023 at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Michele was born in Hancock, Michigan to Michael and...

Alan B. Gatlin

Alan B. Gatlin

Jul 14, 2023

Hancock

     Alan B. Gatlin, 59, a resident of Hancock passed away, Friday July 14, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital following a short illness.

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

Leo Donald Douglas Tervo

Leo Donald Douglas Tervo

Jul 11, 2023

Chassell

Leo D. Tervo, 94, a resident of the Snake River Hill in Chassell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, with family by his side following a short stay at the Omega House in Houghton.

Leo was born on Chassell, in his life-long home on Snake River Hill, a son of the late Thomas and Kathryn (Kaarlela) Tervo....

Tony John Kitchen

Tony John Kitchen

Jul 9, 2023

Anthony John “Tony” Kitchen, a radiant soul known for his worldly pursuits, his contemplative conversations, and his unexpected charm, died on July 9 in Chicago, IL, due to natural causes. He was 39. Born on May 28, 1984, in Hancock, MI, Tony was a cherished son of Dennis and Diane (Ristila) Kitchen. After graduating from Hancock Central High School, Tony's academic...

Dolores S. Little

Dolores S. Little

Jul 8, 2023

Superior Location

     Dolores “Dee” Little, 92, a resident of Superior Rd., Houghton passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Woodland Haven of Canal View—Houghton County where she had been a resident patient.

Dee was born on July 30, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Selma (Patana) and Gustav William Trolin.

She attended the Houghton Canal Redridge School and graduated from...