Obituaries
Lorraine Mary Marley
Jan 6, 2023
Ontonagon
Lorraine Mary (Anderson) Marley, 87, a long-time resident of Ontonagon, MI, passed away at the Pewabic House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, MI on Friday, January 6, 2023, with her family at her side.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Priscilla Mary (Juchemich) Anderson, her father Clifford Hubert Anderson, her brother Raymond Charles Anderson and...
Loren Kommes
Jan 5, 2023
Toivola Loren Edward Kommes, 86, former Toivola resident, passed away Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at Canal View-Houghton County where he had been a patient. He was born on September 19, 1936, in Toivola. Son of the late Edward and Aili (Luukkonen) Kommes. Loren attended Heikkinen School and was a 1954 graduate of Jeffers High School. After high school he...
Michael Waltanen Sr.
Jan 5, 2023
Toivola,
Toivola’s current oldest living resident Michael “Willie, Bill, Papa & Mike Sr.” Waltanen, 92 passed away Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at his home with his two sons Mike Jr., Steve Koski, daughter-in-law Tonya and his furry friend Mia girl, following lengthy battles with aspiration pneumonia.
He was born on September 29, 1930, in Brooklyn a suburb...
Mitchell Alexander Nantell
Jan 4, 2023
Atlantic Mine Mitchell Alexander Nantell, 38, of Atlantic Mine, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home with his parents by his side. Mitchell was born on June 9, 1984, to Gregory and Diane (Beisell) Nantell, in Escanaba, MI. He attended the Learning Center until age 25. During those years, Mitch participated in the...
David Donald Rintala
Jan 4, 2023
Atlantic Mine
David D. Rintala, 70, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 17, 1952, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Wallace and Sylvia (Kobe) Rintala. David was raised in Baltic and attended the Jeffers Schools.
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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...
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