Obituaries
Jed Hammond
Aug 4, 2022
Houghton Jed “Jethro” Hammond, 46, of Houghton passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2022, from a heart attack. He was born September 17, 1975, in White Pine, MI to Jacqueline Kangas (née Johnson, Hammond) and the late Eugene Hammond (formerly of Ewen and Houghton, MI). He was a loving father to Marcus, Eliot and Liam. Jed had an infectious energy,...
Michael Wilmers
Aug 4, 2022
Houghton Michael F. “Pickles” Wilmers, 72, a resident of Houghton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at UP Health System – Portage with his family by his side. Mike was born on August 30, 1949, in Hancock, the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Anderson) Wilmers. He was raised in Hancock and graduated from Hancock High School...
Nancy Korpi (Somero)
Aug 4, 2022
HANCOCK Nancy Korpi, 79, a former resident of Oskar Bay, passed away Thursday, August 4th, 2022, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. Nancy (Somero) Korpi, was born in Highland Park, MI, on January 7th, 1943. Nancy grew up in Utica, MI, with her parents, Wilbert and Mildred Somero, and her 3 siblings, Maria...
Donald Petrelius
Jul 31, 2022
Houghton Donald Marvin Petrelius “Donny”, 80 of Houghton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Çanal-View Houghton Çounty nursing home. Don was born January 10, 1942, in Tapiola, Michigan to the late Victor and Anna Petrelius (Plough). He graduated from John A. Doelle High School in 1960 and joined the US...
Robert Murto
Jul 27, 2022
Atlantic Mine Robert A. Murto, 91, a current resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at UP Health System - Portage in Hancock. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
LaVerne A. Aho
Jul 27, 2022
Chassell LaVerne Ann Aho, of Chassell, died at her home on July 27, 2022, surrounded by family, following a brief illness. She was interred at Chassell cemetery on July 30. She was born on September 21, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Shirley Gaba, and her brother Don Gaba. She is survived...
Frank Donnelly
Jul 25, 2022
Twin Lakes Frank Donnelly of Twin Lakes passed peacefully on July 25, 2022 in the Omega House after a long battle with cancer. Frank was born September 30 th , 1940 to Francis and Derotha (Johnson) Donnelly in Flint, Michigan. He grew up in the Flint area, attending St. Michael’s Catholic School. As a young man, Frank spent a short...
Edward Lorenz
Jul 23, 2022
Toivola Edward Lorenz (Ed), went home with Our Lord on July 23, 2022. He carried this in his wallet: Psalm 71:18” Even when I am old and gray, Do Not Forsake Me, O God, til I declare Your Power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.” A life well lived with many wonderful folks and...
Helen Sirvio (Mattson)
Jul 19, 2022
Houghton Helen M. Sirvio, 90, a former Dollar Bay and Bluffs Senior Living resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the Green Tree in Hubbell. She was born on April 11, 1932, in Dodgeville, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Salmi) Mattson. On August 18, 1956, she was united in marriage to Arvo “Butler” Sirvio. He...
Rylan Gibson
Jul 18, 2022
Hubbell Rylan David James Gibson, 6, of Hubbell, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Rylan was born in Hancock on October 17, 2015, to John and Kendra (Harry) Gibson. Rylan was a spunky boy who loved making people laugh. He enjoyed camping with his entire family, cruising around...
Jody Lantto (Lantto)
Jul 16, 2022
Atlantic Mine Jody Lynn Lantto, 57, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 28 th , 1964, in Detroit, MI. Primarily a life long resident of Upper Michigan. She grew up living in Atlantic Mine on Obenhoff Lake. Jody attended the Stanton, Portage and Adams Township Schools. She was a 1982, graduate...
John Negro
Jul 16, 2022
Mass City John Peter Negro, 61, a former resident of Mass City passed away Saturday July 16, 2022, at the Canal View -- Houghton County in Hancock where he had been a resident patient. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Helmi Maki (Heikkinen)
Jul 15, 2022
Atlantic Mine Helmi K. Maki, 101, a former resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. She was born on January 18, 1921, in Baltic, a daughter of the late Charles and Kaisa Heikkinen. Helmi was raised in South Range and attended the Jeffers...
John "Ian" Terry Jr.
Jul 14, 2022
Trimountain John "Ian" Terry Jr., 67, a resident of Trimountain passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Up Health Systems - Portage Hospital following a battle with lung cancer. He was born on June 9, 1955, in Chicago, IL, a son of the late John and Mary (McLean) Terry Sr.. John was raised in the Chicago area and Minneapolis,...
Carol Jampsa (Fountain)
Jul 13, 2022
Calumet Carol J. Jampsa, 84, a resident of Calumet, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Green Tree in Hubbell following a short illness. Carol was born on January 18, 1938, in Lake Linden, the daughter of the late Wilford and Bernadette (Baillargeon) Fountain. She resided in Laurium and worked for John’s restaurant as a cook for many years....
JoAnn Krug (Schwartz)
Jul 12, 2022
South Range/Toivola Our mother, JoAnn Krug, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the age of 77. A loving wife, mom was married to our father, Ralph, for 57 years. During those years together, they were blessed with two sons, Steven (wife Mary Ann) and Anthony and one daughter, Lisa. They also shared a life filled with many...
Julia Helms
Jul 12, 2022
Twin Lakes Julia L."Jill" (Steve) Helms, 65, a resident of Twin Lakes passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, shortly after being admitted to UP Health Systems Portage Hospital in Hancock. She was born on November 19, 1956, in Bloomington, IL, a daughter of the late Eddie and Harriette (Stevens) Payne. Julia was a graduate of the Bloomington High School and...
Jean Parrish (Paredes)
Jul 11, 2022
Dollar Bay Jean E. Parrish, 66, a resident of Dollar Bay passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the UP-Health Systems - Portage Hospital in Hancock where she had been a patient. She was born on October 11, 1955, in Dollar Bay, a daughter of the late Lewis and Estelle (Smith) Paredes. Jean was raised in Dollar Bay and Brighton,...
James Junttonen
Jul 4, 2022
Houghton James W. “Jim” Junttonen, 87, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2022, at Portage Pointe in Hancock where he had been a patient for the past two and a half years. Jim was born on December 13, 1934, in Pelkie, the son of the late John and Signe (Kahkonen) Junttonen. He was raised in Houghton...
Ruby Cichosz
Jul 4, 2022
Dollar Bay Ruby Kate Cichosz the infant daughter of Jakob and Morgan (Lamanen) Cichosz was called to heaven on July 4, 2022, shortly after coming into this world. Also, surviving are her siblings Sienna, Roan, and Beau. Her maternal grandparents: Rob and Rae Lamanen and her paternal grandmother: Jennifer Cichosz; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceding her in...
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