Obituaries

Sep 3, 2025

Copper Harbor

Aili-Drew E. Tulppo, 19, a resident of Copper Harbor, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025, in Lansing, MI.

Aili-Drew was born on October 4, 2005, in Lansing, MI, a daughter for Nicole Rogers and Eric Tulppo. She moved to Copper Harbor and attended the Copper Harbor Schools and Calumet...

Sep 1, 2025

Calumet

Sean Nelson, age 49, of Calumet, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 1, 2025.

Born on April 27, 1976, in Bay City, Michigan, and was raised in Harvey, MI. Sean lived a life as big as his presence, standing tall with tattoos, laughter, and a spirit impossible to ignore.  Sean was...

Aug 30, 2025

Sheboygan, WI

William Patrick Puska, 53, a resident of Sheboygan, WI, a former Copper Country resident, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, following a short illness.

Bill made a lasting impact on everyone he met. He will be remembered for his decades of concrete work, resilience, sharp wit, and big laugh. He will be greatly...

Aug 30, 2025

Chassell

Rose Marie (Olson) Pleshe, age 91 of Chassell and former longtime resident of South Range passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 30, 2025, at Portage Pointe in Hancock.

She was born on June 12, 1934, in Atlantic Mine. Rose Marie was the daughter of the late Ann Cote and...

Aug 30, 2025

South Range

Michael Paul Maginnis, age 68 of South Range, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, while in the care of his daughter, Megan, and her life partner, Alan Keranen.

He was born on December 21, 1956, in San Francisco. Michael was the son of Patricia Maginnis and Paul Housley and stepfather John Maginnis....

Aug 25, 2025

Dodgeville,

Helen Joan Stimac, 99, of Dodgeville Michigan, passed away peacefully on Aug. 25, 2025, after a short residence at Canal View.

Helen was born on April 4th, 1926, in Dodgeville, Michigan, to parents John and Mary (Pleshe) Gasperich of Dodgeville.

Helen graduated from Houghton High School in 1944. She was united in...

Aug 22, 2025

Houghton

Ronald E. Masters, 89, a longtime resident of the Copper Country, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Canal View Nursing Facility-Houghton County following a short illness.

He was born on December 2, 1935, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late John R. and Irene (Laurin) Masters. Ron was raised in Hancock...

Aug 14, 2025

Houghton

David R. Bezotte, 76, of Houghton, and formerly of Chassell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton surrounded by love and friendship.

He was born on May 1, 1949, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Russell and Dora (Dostaler) Bezotte. Dave was raised in Chassell...

Aug 12, 2025

Jon Patrick "Jonny" Kemppainen, age 47, passed away on August 12, 2025, in West Bend, Wisconsin. Born on January 22, 1978, in L'Anse, Michigan, Jon lived a life full of warmth, humor, and deep devotion to those he loved.

A master of his trade, Jon was a highly skilled electrician whose work reflected his dedication and drive...

Aug 9, 2025

Houghton

Patricia A. (Phoof) Wilkinson, 79, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the UP Health System- Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted.

Patricia was born on April 23, 1946, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hancock to the late Robert and Louise (Klarich) Schutz. She was a resident of Houghton...

Aug 8, 2025

Houghton

Melissa A. Salo, 62, a resident of Houghton, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a lengthy illness.

A memorial service for Melissa will take place at 11am, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel with Pastor...

Aug 6, 2025

Toivola,

Charles P. "Chucky" Aho, 69, a resident of Toivola, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6, at his home.

He was born on July 19, 1956, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Philip and Irene (Heikkinen) Aho. Chuck was raised in Redford, MI, until moving with his family to Hancock when he...

Aug 4, 2025

Liminga

Joyce E. Barna, 82, a resident of Liminga, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on July 29, 1943, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, a daughter of Zerelda(Fennern) and the late Ernest Fennern. Joyce was raised on the family farm outside of Wabasso, MN, and...

Jul 30, 2025

Brooklyn Location

Marlene Nordstrom, 80, a resident of Brooklyn Location, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette following a lengthy illness.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Jul 28, 2025

Chassell

Edward T. Kleimola, 90, a resident of Chassell, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Bayside Village in L'Anse, where he had been a resident patient.

He was born on December 7, 1934, in Ironwood, son of the late Waino and Lempi (Erickson) Kleimola. He attended Roosevelt School and Luther L. Wright High School....

Jul 27, 2025

Dodgeville

Wesley Makela, 82, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Canal View -- Houghton County, where he had been a patient for the past month.

He was born on April 19, 1943, in Liminga, MI, a son of the late John and Edna (Luoma) Makela. He was raised in Beacon...

Jul 24, 2025

Ripley

Bruce E. Dulong, 77, a resident of Ripley, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Canal View -- Houghton County, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.

He was born on January 26, 1948, in Hancock, a son of the late Norman and Elsie (Talso) Dulong. Bruce was raised in...

Jul 23, 2025

Liminga,

Carol (Raymond) Denomme, 82, a resident of Liminga, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

She was born on April 28, 1943, in Royal Oak, MI, a daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Osantowski) Krauskoff. Carol was raised in Ferndale, MI, and was a...

Jul 23, 2025

Hancock

May M. Forsman, 95, a resident of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Pewabic House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient.

She was born on May 15, 1930, on the family farm on Quincy Hill, a daughter of the late John and Mabel (Klintti) Kiiskila....

Jul 21, 2025

Toivola,

Chester A. Verran Jr., 77, a resident of Toivola, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home with his family by his side following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 2, 1948, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Chester A. andDorothy (Sleeman) Verran. Chester was raised in Trimountain and...