Obituaries

Robert Murto

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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...

Alice Hallstrom (Juvonen)

Alice Hallstrom (Juvonen)

Jul 3, 2022

Dollar Bay Alice E. (Richard) Hallstrom, 88, resident of Dollar Bay passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2022, at her home following a short illness. Alice was born August 10, 1933 in Royal Oak, MI, the youngest daughter of Samuel and Anna (Niska) Juvonen. She graduated from Madison High School and went on to further her education at the Great...

Pamela Long (Baullinger)

Pamela Long (Baullinger)

Jul 2, 2022

South Range Pamela left this earth on July 2, 2022. She was born In Mass, MI to E. Russell and Clarice Baullinger on April 28, 1947, graduated from Mass High School in 1965, and attended Michigan Technological University. She moved to Boston, MA, in 1968 and in 1972, Pamela married John G. Long in Boston and was divorced 3 years...

Robert A. Rautiola

Robert A. Rautiola

Jul 2, 2022

Chassell, Robert A. Rautiola, 70, a resident of Chassell passed away Saturday July 2, 2022, at Mission Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center of Hancock following a short illness. He was born on May 20, 1952, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Arnold and Aileen J. Rautiola. Robert was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the Chassell...

Alan Harris

Alan Harris

Jun 27, 2022

Clifton Springs, NY Alan Harris a resident of Clifton Springs, New York, and a former resident of the Copper Country, passed away suddenly at his home. Alan graduated from Jeffers High School and served his country in the United States Air Force. Alan recently retired from New York Bell, where he was employed for 30 years. Preceding him in death...