Obituaries
Carole Ann Bish
May 12, 2023
Houghton Carole Ann (Rodger) Bish of Houghton, Michigan went to be with our Lord on Friday,May 12, 2023, at the Omega House with her family by her side. She was born inCalumet, Michigan on February 25, 1949, to the late Helen and Earl (Yaunt) Johnson.She graduated from Calumet High School with the Class of 1967. After graduation, sheheld...
Ruth D. Fitzgerald
May 12, 2023
Superior Shores,
Ruth Frances (Dirkse) Fitzgerald, 72, a resident of Superior Shores, passed away at her home on May 12 after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born on December 30, 1950, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Thedford P. and Ruth V. (Imanse) Dirkse. She earned an Associate degree as a medical secretary from Davenport College, and went on...
Dallas D. Blakeman
May 11, 2023
Hancock Dallas D. Blakeman, 91, a resident of Hancock, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Mission Point of Hancock. Dallas was born on March 26, 1932, in Hulett, Wyoming to the late Fred and Francis Blakeman of Moorcroft, WY. He was united in marriage to the former Marie L. Puuri on October 23, 1981, in Chassel, MI....
Marie Bernice Savela
May 9, 2023
Chassell,
Marie B. Savela, 87, a former resident of Chassell passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient for the past seven years.
She was born on November 13, 1935, in Painesdale, MI, a daughter of the late John and Lydia (Niemi) Savela. Marie was raised in...
James Michael Bryant
May 8, 2023
Houghton
James M. "Brento" Bryant, 64, a resident of Houghton passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at home.
He was born on October 20, 1958, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Prudent and Betty (Almlie) Bryant. James was raised in Houghton and was a graduate of the Houghton High School with the class of...
Pauline Hanna Moore
May 1, 2023
Chassell
Pauline Hanna Moore, aged 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on May 1, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on November 23, 1942, to John W. and Alice B. (Socorelis) Gill. Pauline graduated from Lowell High School and attended Boston University where she graduated in 1964 with a...
Cynthia A. McLean
May 1, 2023
Houghton
Cynthia A. McLean, 66, a resident of Houghton passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home following a short illness.
She was born on January 26, 1957, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (McCarthy) McLean. Cindy was raised in Houghton and was a graduate of Houghton High School with the class...
Ruth Florence Loraine Salo
Apr 24, 2023
Hancock
Ruth Salo, 90, a resident of Hancock passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD, of Gastric Volvulus, with many family and friends by her side. Ruth had gone to South Dakota to be with her son as her health was declining.
Ruth was born on September 7, 1932, on the family farm...
James Roy Lampinen
Apr 19, 2023
Roy “Butch” Lampinen, 73, a resident of Chassell, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Canal View — Houghton County in Hancock.He was born on June 2, 1949 in Chassell, MI, a son of the late Roy G. and Dorothy T. (Golden) Lampinen. Butch graduated from Chassell High School. Most will remember Butch as the bookkeeper for Superior Sand...
Karen Eva Oja
Apr 16, 2023
South Range,
Karen Oja, 81, a resident of Portage Pointe passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, after a heart-wrenching battle with depression and dementia. Karen was born on March 14, 1942, in Baraga Michigan. She was a daughter of the late Martin and Vieno (Tolonen) Klemett. After graduating from Hancock High School she moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin. She...
Francis Oscar Koski
Apr 14, 2023
Houghton Canal
Francis “Ozzie” Koski, 74, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away with his family by his side on Friday, April 14, 2023, at his home following a battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer).
He was born on February 18, 1949, in Ironwood, MI, a son of the late Frank and June (Fratick) Koski. Ozzie...
Joseph Paavola
Apr 13, 2023
Elo
Joseph A. Paavola, formerly from Elo, passed away on April 13, 2023 from Dementia. Joe was a graduate of John A. Doelle School and Northern Michigan University. He received his Master’s Degree in Sociology from Wayne State University after serving in the U.S. Army for three years as a Medical Corpsman.
Joe worked at the Traverse...
James Roy Manninen
Apr 13, 2023
South Range
James R. Manninen, 69, a resident of South Range, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on July 22, 1953, in Hancock, a son of the late Roy and Alice (Yrjana) Manninen. James was raised in Dodgeville and attended the Houghton Schools.
Mr. Manninen was a veteran...
Kurt A Van Hoe
Apr 12, 2023
Hancock
Kurt Van Hoe, 71, a resident of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Per Kurt's wishes, cremation has taken place and he will be interred in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later time.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel Is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Wallace W Riutta
Apr 8, 2023
Houghton
Wallace W. Riutta, 88, a resident of Houghton and former Chassell resident, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later time.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Ina Sophia Nordstrom
Apr 5, 2023
Hancock
Ina Nordstrom a resident of Hancock, Michigan passed away at the age 102 on April 5, 2023 at Garden View in Calumet, Michigan.
She was born on June 5, 1920 to the late Oscar and Wilhelmina (Tapani) Poyhonen.
On April 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Oskar Ferdinand Nordstrom. He preceded her in...
Joseph Daniel Wahlberg
Apr 3, 2023
Hancock
Joseph D. Wahlberg, 54, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home.
He was born on July 26, 1968, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Gerald and Sallie (Spongberg) Wahlberg. He was raised in the Three Lakes, WI, area and was a graduate of the Three Lakes High School with the class...
Jeffery Hartman Reynolds
Apr 3, 2023
Hancock
Jeffery Hartman Reynolds, born July 20, 1978, to Paul and Jayne Reynolds graduated fromEarth’s Angel to Heaven’s Angel on April 3, 2023. Jeffery taught the people who had the honor
of knowing him tenacity and grace. He was also a stubborn soul who had the innate ability tohold his ground when he didn't want to do...
Patricia Ann Berge
Apr 1, 2023
Obenhoff Patricia A. Berge, 66, a resident of Obenhoff and former Toivola resident passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital following a short illness. She was born on June 16, 1956, in Washington, DC, a daughter of Wayne and Violet (Taskila) Wiitala. Patty was raised in Manassas, Virginia and...
June Elaine Almli
Apr 1, 2023
Ishpeming,
June E. Almli, 74, a former resident of Ishpeming passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton.
She was born on February 9, 1949, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Felix and Lea (Riikonen) Kemppainen. June was raised in the Baraga area and was a graduate of...
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