Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patricia Laux
Jul 4, 2023
Alston
Patricia Rae (James) Hocking-Nettell-Laux, 66, a resident of Alston, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at UP Health System - Marquette following a short illness.
She was born on May 6, 1957, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Gerald and Ellen (Beiswanger) Hocking. Patricia was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of the Hancock High School before attending Michigan...
Heather Marie Saari
Jun 28, 2023
Chassell Heather Marie Saari, 37, a resident of Chassell passed away at home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1985, in Hancock a daughter of Charles Saari and Barbara Curran. Heather was raised in Houghton and attended the Houghton and Calumet Schools. Heather had worked in the food...
Charles Arvid Naasko Jr.
Jun 28, 2023
Chassell Charles A. Naasko Jr., 84, a resident of Chassell passed away at his home Wednesday, June 28, 2023, following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Martyn Richard Smith
Jun 27, 2023
Houghton
Martyn R. Smith, 78, a resident of Houghton and former Michigan Technological University Professor, Department Head, and Dean of the Graduate School, died at home on June 27, 2023 after a long struggle with dementia.
Marty received his B.A. in mathematics from Montclair State University and his M.Phil. and Ph.D. in biostatistics from Yale University. After four years in the Behavioral Sciences and Community Health Division at...
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