Obituaries
John A. Tapani
Oct 18, 2023
Chassell
John A. Tapani, age 75 of Chassell, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at home in his favorite chair. He was born in Hancock, MI on May 1, 1949, the son of Allen J. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Rothenburger) Tapani. John was an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. John worked 40 years and 2...
Josephine Sefie Brey
Oct 13, 2023
Bootjack
Josephine S. Brey, 81, a resident of Bootjack passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with her arrangements.
Deanna Wuebben
Oct 13, 2023
Hancock
Deanna Sue (Doug) Wuebben, 59, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on September 24, 1964, in Shakopee, MN, the daughter of the late Daniel and Doris (Kaski) Lee.
Deanna was a graduate of Prior Lake High School. She then moved...
Anita Ann Juntunen
Oct 4, 2023
Atlantic Mine
Anita A. Juntunen, 59, a resident of Houghton and formerly of Atlantic Mine, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Mission Pointe of Hancock following a battle with cancer.
She was born on October 16, 1963, in Calumet, MI, the daughter of the late Norbert and Janet (Rheault) LaRoux. Anita was raised in Lake Linden and...
Eugenia Grace Koski
Oct 2, 2023
Lake Linden
Eugenia Grace “Heppy” Koski, 91, passed away on October 2, 2023, at Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident for the past 6 years.
She was born on August 27, 1932, the fourth daughter of Albin J. and Tyne (Rintala) Stein. She grew up in Hancock and graduated from the Hancock High...
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...
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