Obituaries
Kathleen Marie Jarvenpaa
Dec 31, 2022
Houghton
Kathleen M. Jarvenpaa, 75, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at UP Health System - Portage in Hancock following a short illness.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kathleen Marie Lekvin
Dec 31, 2022
Houghton, Kathy M. Lekvin, a person who was much loved by her family and the many, many friends that she hadmade over the years, passed away on December 31,2022, after a courageous battle withpancreatic cancer.
She was born on September 18, 1960, to Robert J. and Karen J. Sluga in Milwaukee,Wisconsin, and grew up in Independence, a small town located...
Morgan William Rogers
Dec 30, 2022
Hubbell
Morgan "Little Mo" Rogers, age 21, unexpectedly passed away. He was born in Fresno, California on August 21st, 2001. He is survived by his parents, Morgan and Reyna Rogers, and his younger sister, Kaylene "DD" Rogers. Little Mo was a cherished son and brother that cared deeply and infinitely for his family. He was a beloved friend that was...
Jackie "Bunny" Niemi
Dec 29, 2022
Painesdale,
Jackie “Bunny” Niemi, 85, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Canal View – Houghton County in Hancock following a lengthy illness.
He was born on March 10, 1937, in Chassell, MI, the son of the late Ansel and Lempi (Wanhala) Niemi. At the age of 10 he moved with his family...
Fred Harma
Dec 28, 2022
South Range,
Fred Harma, 66, a former South Range Businessman passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wi, following a short illness.
He was born on January 24, 1956, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late John and Helen (Ranta) Harma. As a child, Fred's family moved to make...
Robert Michael Mattfolk
Dec 28, 2022
Dollar Bay
Robert M. Mattfolk, 76, a resident of Dollar Bay passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI, following a short illness.
He was born on July 12, 1946, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Leo and Thursa (Doemer) Mattfolk. The family moved to make their home in Dollar...
Richard Wallace Rosenlund
Dec 23, 2022
Hancock
Richard (Dick) Wallace Rosenlund, 89, of Hancock, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on
December 23, after a brief illness.
Richard was born July 11, 1933 in Brainerd, MN, the son of Louis and Hulda (Niska) Rosenlund.
He graduated from High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
On May...
Edwin Robert Ruona
Dec 19, 2022
Calumet
Edwin R. Ruona, 79, a resident of Calumet, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at his home following a battle with cancer.
As requested, no service will take place. To send condolences to Edwin’s family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Dennis C Snell
Dec 17, 2022
Alston
Dennis C. Snell, 72, a resident of Alston, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 19, 1950, in Deadwood, South Dakota, a son of the late Ardell and Vera (Kaurala) Snell. Dennis was raised in Baltic and attended the Jeffers Schools.
Mr....
Steven Mulligan
Dec 12, 2022
Liminga
Steven W. Mulligan, 65, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, following a battle with cancer.
He was born on June 16, 1957, in Manistique, MI the son of the late James Douglas and M. June (Wilhite) Mulligan. Steven was raised in Marquette, MI, and Manistique, MI. He was a graduate of Manistique High School and attended Northern Michigan University.
Mr. Mulligan...
Elaine Edith Jarvela
Dec 10, 2022
Toivola, MI
Elaine Edith Johnson Jarvela of Toivola MI passed away peacefully at Omega House on
December 10th, 2022 with her daughter at her side.
Elaine was born October 25th, 1929 in Calumet MI. The daughter of the late Edward and
Tillie Luukkonen-Johnson. She was raised in Toivola and attended the local school.
On July 26th, 1948...
Darlene R. Clark
Dec 8, 2022
Chagrin, OH
Darlene Rosalie Clark (Kolehmainen), 79, of Chagrin Falls Ohio passed into eternity on December 8, 2022 to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ whom she loved. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, T. Daniel Clark, and her three children Zena Elliott ( Pete), Aurora OH, Todd Clark (Karen), Manchester By...
Ruth Edna Groth
Dec 8, 2022
Chassell
Ruth Edna Kangas Groth, 97, died on December 8, 2022, at Omega House in Houghton,Michigan. She is survived by her children, Emil of Chassell, Michigan, John of Cleveland, Ohio,Rick (Vicki) of Waupaca, Wisconsin, Daniel of Hancock, Michigan, and Gloria (Paulo) of Surrey,British Columbia; grandchildren, John (Jhen), Jennifer (Tom), Alexander (Mary), Christopher(Jasmine), Eric, Nicholas, and Rebecca; Sister-in-law, Mildred Kangas;...
Cathleen A Truchan
Dec 2, 2022
Houghton
Cathleen Truchan, 69, a resident of Houghton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Cathy was born on June 9, 1953, to the late Frederick and Theresa (Goulette) Zerbst. Cathy was a quiet, gentle person who never wanted to bother anyone. Yet, she was passionate about caring for the elderly and was a...
Lillian Bertha Pouttu
Nov 29, 2022
Chassell
Lillian Pouttu, 97, a resident of Canal View, passed away on November 29, 2022. She was born on September 9, 1925, to Emil and Minnie Pelto of Rhode Island Location. She attended the Boston Location School, and then graduated from Hancock Central in 1943. After graduation, Lillian went to Detroit, where she was employed as a bookkeeper...
Dorothy Vivian Norkol
Nov 28, 2022
Hancock
Dorothy V. Norkol, 84, a resident of the Hancock Canal passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Woodland Haven of Canal View -- Houghton County where she had been a resident patient for the past 5 years.
She was born on February 7, 1938, in Houghton, MI, a daughter of the late Waino and Vivian (Hietala)...
Melvin John Ruohonen
Nov 23, 2022
Englewood, FL
Melvin J. Ruohonen, 75, a resident of Englewood, FL, and former Oskar resident passed away November 23, 2022, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 23, 1947, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Hjalmer and Minetha (Carlson) Ruohonen. Mel was raised in Hancock and White Pine,...
William Robert Hover
Nov 19, 2022
Phoenix, AZ
William Robert Hover of Phoenix, Arizona (previously of Chassell, Michigan) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19 at the age of 85.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Mary Ann; parents, Mabel and John Charles Sr; and brother John Charles Jr. He is survived by niece, Holley Mackey (Bill); nephews Kirk...
Jennifer Lynn Barhorst
Nov 19, 2022
Mounds View, MN
Jennifer Lynn (Erva) Barhorst, 56, passed away November 19, 2022, due to complications from surgery. She graduated from Houghton High School with the class of 1985. She received an associates degree from Soumi College and a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Technological University. She was a member of the Plymouth, MN, Apostolic Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Marvin...
Robert John “Chicky” Hannon
Nov 18, 2022
HoughtonRobert John “Chicky” Hannon, a resident of Houghton, Mi, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 18, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born to Harold Hannon and Ruth Shannon on September 9, 1938, in Hancock, MI. Chicky grew up on the west end of Houghton and spent many days skating at outdoor rinks with his friends....
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