Obituaries
James Albert Lang
Mar 17, 2023
Chassell
James (Jim) Albert Lang, 79, of Chassell, MI passed away on March 17, 2023. Jim was born on
September 19, 1943, in Negaunee to Hugh and Florence (Nurkala) Lang. Florence later married
Arvo Laakso and made their home in Nestoria. Arvo was a special addition to Jim’s upbringing
and life. Jim and his siblings, Tom,...
Judith Aho Hoernke
Mar 14, 2023
Judith Aho Hoernke, age 81, of Carlsbad, CA, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.Our beloved wife, mom, sister, grandma, and best friend is now with our heavenlyFather.Judy was born in South Range, MI and lived in Wisconsin, before moving to Carlsbad in1983. Judy started her career as a Medical Assistant for Marquette University, and laterworked as an Allergy and...
Joy Ellen McLean
Mar 9, 2023
Houghton
Joy E. McLean, 96, a resident of Houghton passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton.
She was born on March 2, 1927, in Houghton, MI, a daughter of the late Samuel and Eliza (Dunstan) McLean. Joy was raised in west Houghton and graduated from the Houghton High School with the class of...
Joann Lois Weingarten
Mar 7, 2023
Houghton
Joann Lois (Warren) Weingarten of Houghton, passed away on March 7 at the age of 88, at her home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness.
Born on April 27, 1934, to the late Joseph and Stella Gendzwill (nee. King). After graduating Houghton High, she received a degree in nursing from Marquette University. She then returned to Houghton and...
Alvin Joseph Gebeau
Mar 6, 2023
Marquette
Alvin Joseph Gebeau, 89, entered eternal life with his Lord Monday, March 6, 2023, in an assisted living facility in Marquette, MI. He was a former resident of Twin Lakes in Upper Michigan.
Alvin, known better as Al to family and friends, was born June 17, 1933, in Ontonagon, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin...
Thomas Henry Juntunen
Mar 2, 2023
Hancock
Thomas Henry “Hank" Juntunen, a resident of Hancock, MI, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Alston, MI, on June 2, 1931, he was the son of Thomas and Selma (Maamonkka) Juntunen.
As a youngster, Hank developed a keen interest in Ski Jumping at...
Bruce Edward Haapapuro
Mar 2, 2023
Houghton Bruce Haapapuro, 83, a former local businessman and resident of Portage Township, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on March 2, 2023. He was born in Liminga, MI, on March 3, 1939, a son of the late Henry A. and Hilja A. (Hanson) Haapapuro. Bruce served his...
Jane Marie Lake
Mar 1, 2023
Hancock
Jane M. "Tuohimaa" Lake, 66, a resident of Hancock passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, following an apparent heart attack.
She was born on March 11, 1956, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Romppainen) Tuohimaa. Jane was raised in the Coles Creek area and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School.
...
Raymond Wallace Niemi
Mar 1, 2023
Hancock
Raymond W. Niemi, 80, a resident of Hancock passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at his home following a short illness.
He was born on January 30, 1943, in Hancock, a son of the late Wallace and Lillian (Kero) Niemi. Ray was raised in Stanton Township and attended the Liminga and Redridge Schools before graduating from the...
Robbyn Roy Lucier
Feb 26, 2023
Bootjack
Robbyn (Gerry) Lucier, 60, a resident of Bootjack passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Portage following a three-year battle with cancer.
Robbyn was born on August 16, 1962, the daughter of the late Rob Roy and Mary (Kahler) Roy. She was a 1980 graduate of Hancock High School and a 1984 graduate of Michigan...
Dale Duane Stratton
Feb 17, 2023
Pelkie Dale Duane Stratton, 91, long time Battle Creek, MI resident and business owner passed away Friday,February 17, 2023 at UP Health System, Hancock, MI following a short illness. He was born September30, 1931 in Litchfield, MI the youngest son of Clarence E. and Esther L. (Monroe) Stratton. Dale grew upon the family farm near Litchfield, MI and...
John Edward Manninen
Feb 15, 2023
Chassell John E. Manninen, 76, a resident of Tapiola Rd., Chassell, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident patient. He was born on April 17, 1946, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Edward and Cecelia (Houle) Manninen. John was raised...
Mary E. Burgan
Feb 13, 2023
Hancock
Mary E. Burgan, 86, a resident of Hancock passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Woodland Haven of Canal View — Houghton County where she had been a resident patient.
She was born on August 23, 1936, in Hancock a daughter of the late John and Mamie (Jurvalain) Seppala. Mary was raised in Hancock and...
Theresa Kokkonen
Feb 11, 2023
Dollar Bay Theresa (Ron) Kokkonen, 73, a resident of Dollar Bay passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 18, 1949, in Painesdale, MI a daughter of the late Ernest and Laura (Perrow) Archambeau. As a child, Theresa moved with her family to Hancock and was a graduate...
June Ida Manninen
Feb 11, 2023
Houghton
June I. Manninen, 90, a resident of Isle Royale Location-Houghton, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She was born on June 23, 1932, in Houghton, a daughter of the late Charles and Susanna (Hakala) Tauriainen. June was raised in Houghton and attended school until she had...
Charles W. Streicher
Feb 8, 2023
Houghton
Charles “Charlie” Streicher, aged 82, a resident of Houghton, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
He was born October 1940, in Niagara Falls, New York, a son of the late William and Julia Streicher. Charlie graduated from LaSalle High School and then attended Michigan Technological University (MTU) to pursue a degree in Civil...
Maxine Ann Coon
Feb 7, 2023
Hancock Maxine Ann Coon age 89, of Hancock, died on February 7, 2023, at The Bluffs Community in Houghton, Michigan. Maxine, born on October 7, 1933, in Vulcan, Michigan was the third child to the late Edward and Jessie (Blommaert) Ries. She, her parents and two older brothers lived in Vulcan. She graduated 4th of a class of 18...
Teresa Orlene Alatalo
Feb 6, 2023
Painesdale
Teresa O. (Raymond) Alatalo, 62, a resident of Painesdale and Lakeview Manor of Hancock passed away Monday February 6, 2023, at Mission Pointe of Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past month.
A Memorial service for Teresa will be held in Burlington, North Carolina at a later date. Condolences to Teresa’s family can be directed...
John Butina
Jan 31, 2023
Painesdale, MI
John Butina, a lifelong resident of Painesdale, died unexpectedly on January 31, 2023, at his son’s home in Arizona. He was 83.
John was born on April 4, 1939 to Joseph and Mary (Grentz) Butina. He grew up in the Seeberville Location of Painesdale, and graduated from Jeffers High School in 1957. After graduating high school, John joined...
Gayle Ann Vargas
Jan 28, 2023
Laurium
Gayle A. (Nicholas) Vargas, 60, a resident of Laurium, passed away Saturday January 28, 2023, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a short illness.
A memorial service for Gayle will be held 2:00 pm Saturday February 11, 2023, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Rev. Bucky Beach to officiate. Burial will be held in...
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