Obituaries
Gerald Erickson
Jun 23, 2022
Dollar Bay Gerald N. “Jerry” Erickson, 82, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. Jerry was born on September 2, 1939, in Hancock, the son of the late William and Effie (Simula) Erickson. He was a graduate of Hancock High School with the class of 1957. He worked various job,...
Doris "Dolly" Moyle
Jun 20, 2022
Laurium Doris B.A. (Doug) Moyle, 81, a resident of Florida Location Laurium, passed away Monday evening June 20, 2022, at her home following a short illness. She was born on April 8, 1941, in Hancock, MI, a daughter to the late Edwin and Bertha (Leinonen) Liimatta. In 1964, she was united in marriage to Douglas J. Moyle. Also preceding her...
Janice Mikkola (Boyd)
Jun 20, 2022
Houghton Janice M. Mikkola, 84, a resident of Houghton, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident patient. Janice was born on November 4, 1937, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Wallace and Violet (Hedin) Boyd. She was raised in Duluth and was a graduate...
OliviaMae LaTendresse
Jun 18, 2022
Chassell OliviaMae Lynn LaTendresse, the infant daughter of Joshua and Kara LaTendresse stayed with the Lord on June 17, 2022. A private graveside service for OliviaMae was held in the Chassell Cemetery. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Chassell Chapel has been assisting the family.
Janet Niemi
Jun 18, 2022
Hancock Janet D. Niemi, 69, a resident of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Janet was born on February 2, 1953, in Hancock to the late Carl & Marion (Hodge) Niemi. She was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of the Hancock High School with the class of 1972. Janet...
Scott McMillan
Jun 18, 2022
Toivola Scott A. McMillan, 59, a resident of Toivola, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at UP Health System – Marquette following a short illness. He was born on July 2, 1962, in St. Ignace, Michigan to the late Frank & RoseAnn (Hamel) McMillan. He resided in Ypsilanti, Sault Ste. Marie, and Lake Linden finally making his home in Toivola....
Rev. Dr. Earl B. Kaurala
Jun 16, 2022
Tapiola Rev. Dr. Earl B. Kaurala, 80, of Marquette and former Houghton & Tapiola resident passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Marquette Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1941, in Hancock, MI a son of the late Bruno and Ailia (Kipina) Kaurala. Earl was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the John A. Doelle Agricultural...
Don Hiltunen
Jun 15, 2022
Hancock Don R. Hiltunen, 78, a resident of Hancock and former area attorney passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on March 9, 1944, in Hancock, a son of the late Ahti and Miriam (Kallio) Hiltunen. Don was raised in Lake Linden and was a graduate of the Lake Linden High School with...
Catherine Markham (Buckman)
Jun 14, 2022
Onnela Location – Catherine Ruth Markham, age 86, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at home. Cathy was born July 27, 1935, in Florence County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Lenora (Eastman) Buckman. The family moved to Houghton when she was young, and she graduated from Houghton High School in 1953. She married Robert Markham on June 18, 1954. Together...
Denise Melton (Burrous)
Jun 6, 2022
South Range, Denise Melton, 63, a resident of South Range passed away Monday June 6, 2022, at Green Tree of Hubbell following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Marliene Janovsky (Paananen)
Jun 5, 2022
Houghton Marliene S. Janovsky, 85, a resident of the Green Acres Road in Houghton, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at UP Health System – Marquette following injuries sustained from a fall at her home. Marly was born on September 23, 1936, in Trimountain, the daughter of the late Alfred and Hilma (Laamanen) Paananen. She was raised in Trimountain and...
Jon Ahola
Jun 5, 2022
HANCOCK, MI – Jon W. Ahola, age 72, a resident of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Portage Point of UP Health System following a 3 year illness. Jon was born on November 7, 1949, in Hancock, Michigan, son of the late Wilbert and Lillian Pyykkonen Ahola (Sterbis). He was a lifelong resident of Hancock and graduated...
Hilma Sastamoinen (Ypparila)
Jun 4, 2022
Dollar Bay Hilma S. Sastamoinen, 94, formerly of Dollar Bay, passed away June 4, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born on May 5, 1928, in Chassell, Michigan, the daughter of the late Atri and Lillian (Suonpera) Ypparila. She attended area schools and graduated from Chassell High School. On September 6, 1946, she married Mervin Sastamoinen in Chassell. The couple...
Loyal Weiler
Jun 2, 2022
Indian River, MI Graveside Services for Loyal A. "Al" Weiler, 75, a resident of Indian River, MI, and former Calumet resident passed away June 2, 2022, at McLaren Hospital in Petosky, MI will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday July 20, 2022, in the Veterans Section of the Lakeview Cemetery in Calumet. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremations Service Hancock Chapel...
Charles Little
May 27, 2022
Superior Location Charles “Babe” Little, 93, of Superior Road in Houghton, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at UP Health Systems – Portage Hospital following a short illness. He was born on May 8, 1929, in Dodgeville, MI, a son of the late Charles and Pearl (Hearn) Little. Charles was a graduate of the Houghton High School with the...
LeRoy Pearson
May 23, 2022
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Kathryn Salmi
May 22, 2022
Hancock Kathryn M Salmi was called to her heavenly home on May 22, 2022. She was born on August 20, 1949 to Wilbert and Margaret Salmi in Houghton Michigan. She was the oldest of three siblings. Surviving are her brothers Robert (Linda) Salmi of Algoma, Wisconsin and Alan Salmi of Evanston, Illinois as well as two nieces Kristina Salmi—Klotz (Jason...
Alice Gerzetich
May 20, 2022
Painesdale Alice L. Gerzetich, 91, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Omega House in Houghton with her family by her side. She was born on December 16, 1930, in Trimountain, MI, a daughter of the late Arne and Aune (Taipoli) Hovey. Alice was raised in Painesdale and attended the Jeffers’ School. Following school, Alice...
Dolores Paavola (Onkalo)
May 15, 2022
Houghton Dolores B. Paavola, 89, a resident of Houghton and former resident of Onkalo's Corner Road passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at UP Health System-Marquette, following a short illness. She was born on December 9, 1932, in Trimountain, MI, a daughter of the late William and Helen (Haivala) Onkalo. Dolores was raised near the Onkalo’s Corner/ Pilgrim River area...
Marilyn Lindstrom
May 12, 2022
South Range, Marilyn C. Lindstrom, 80, a resident of the Stanton House in South Range passed away Thursday May 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her extended family. She was born on December 25, 1941, in Hancock, a daughter to the late John and Viola (Walstrom) Lindstrom. At a young age Marilyn moved to Newberry before returning to the...
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