Obituaries
Dorothy Vivian Norkol
Nov 28, 2022
Hancock
Dorothy V. Norkol, 84, a resident of the Hancock Canal passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Woodland Haven of Canal View -- Houghton County where she had been a resident patient for the past 5 years.
She was born on February 7, 1938, in Houghton, MI, a daughter of the late Waino and Vivian (Hietala)...
Melvin John Ruohonen
Nov 23, 2022
Englewood, FL
Melvin J. Ruohonen, 75, a resident of Englewood, FL, and former Oskar resident passed away November 23, 2022, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 23, 1947, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Hjalmer and Minetha (Carlson) Ruohonen. Mel was raised in Hancock and White Pine,...
William Robert Hover
Nov 19, 2022
Phoenix, AZ
William Robert Hover of Phoenix, Arizona (previously of Chassell, Michigan) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19 at the age of 85.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Mary Ann; parents, Mabel and John Charles Sr; and brother John Charles Jr. He is survived by niece, Holley Mackey (Bill); nephews Kirk...
Jennifer Lynn Barhorst
Nov 19, 2022
Mounds View, MN
Jennifer Lynn (Erva) Barhorst, 56, passed away November 19, 2022, due to complications from surgery. She graduated from Houghton High School with the class of 1985. She received an associates degree from Soumi College and a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Technological University. She was a member of the Plymouth, MN, Apostolic Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Marvin...
Robert John “Chicky” Hannon
Nov 18, 2022
HoughtonRobert John “Chicky” Hannon, a resident of Houghton, Mi, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 18, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born to Harold Hannon and Ruth Shannon on September 9, 1938, in Hancock, MI. Chicky grew up on the west end of Houghton and spent many days skating at outdoor rinks with his friends....
Betty Jane Archer
Nov 18, 2022
Hancock
Betty Jane Archer, 87, a resident of Hancock, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Canal View -- Houghton County in Hancock where she had been a resident patient.
She was born on December 15, 1934, in Grand Junction, CO, the daughter of the late Archie and Faye (Douglas) Eachus. Betty was raised in...
Marge Miller
Nov 17, 2022
Onnela
Marjorie J. Miller, 74, a former resident of Onnela passed away Thursday November 17, 2022, in Biloxi, MS, where she had been residing.
She was born on May 28, 1948, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Helmer and Saima (Kinnunen) Peterson. Marge was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the John A. Doelle School.
She...
Kenneth D. Autio
Nov 17, 2022
Chassell Kenneth D. Autio, 72, a resident of Chassell passed away Thursday Evening November 17, 2022, at the Omega House in Houghton. As requested no services will be held for Kenneth. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Brooklyn Marie Peterson
Nov 17, 2022
Atlantic Mine
Brooklyn Marie Peterson, 12, a resident of Atlantic Mine passed away suddenly Thursday, November 17, 2022, from complications of Trisomy 18.
Brooklyn was born on July 28, 2010, in Hancock. The Daughter and beam of sunlight to Joel and Tammi (Poynter) Peterson. She was raised in Atlantic Mine and currently was attending the Hancock...
Rudy Greg Simonson
Nov 15, 2022
Liminga
Rudy Greg Simonson, 3, of Liminga unexpectedly passed away at home after a short life here on November 15, 2022.
Rudy was born on July 26, 2019, in Hancock, MI. Son of Steve and Jessica (Wuebben) Simonson. Rudy lit up every room with his contagious grin and animated personality. He loved being outside with his...
Robert W. Borsum
Nov 6, 2022
Dollar Bay
Robert W. "Bobby" Borsum, 66, a former resident of Dollar Bay, passed away at the Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND, Sunday, November 6, 2O22, while residing with his daughter in Minot, ND, following a 30+year battle with MS.
He was born on April 28, 1956, in Adrian, MI, a son of the late Robert D. and Shirley...
Ivan R. Tolley
Nov 6, 2022
Dollar Bay
Ivan Tolley, 87, a resident of Dollar Bay passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the Winona House of Portage Pointe in Hancock where he had been a resident patient.
He was born on October 22, 1935, in Madison, South Dakota, a son of the late William and Pearl (Hunt) Tolley. Ivan was raised in and lived in...
Evelyn Louise Albrecht
Nov 1, 2022
HoughtonEvelyn Louise (Knudson) Albrecht, 87, went to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband Dean, and her son Craig on Monday, November 1, 2022. Evelyn was born and raised in Ephraim, Wisconsin (Door County). She, along with her three sisters, worked in her parent's resort hotel in Ephraim serving meals and cleaning rooms. Living on...
Sandra Lee Aittama
Oct 30, 2022
Baltic
Sandra Lee Aittama (Kukkonen), 70, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hancock, MI, daughter of the late Edward Kukkonen. A devoted mother, she is survived by her four children, Gary (Rebecca) Aittama of Coeur d' Alene, ID, Susan (Peter Ruostala) Harry, South Range, MI, Amy (Laura Ward)...
Laszlo Valentyik
Oct 28, 2022
Houghton
Dr. Laszlo Valentyik, 87, a resident of Houghton passed away Friday, October 28, 2022.
He was born on September 13, 1935, in Budapest, Hungary, son of Laszlo and Erzsebet Valentyik. Laszlogrew up in Budapest during World War II and the post-war years, and enjoyed academics, sports, andworking on cars/trucks and all things mechanical. He was especially interested in table...
Joseph Bard
Oct 26, 2022
Grand Rapids
Joseph John Bard, age 77, died in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 26, 2022. He was a lifelong visual artist and videographer who previously resided in Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas and Hancock, Michigan. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 12, 1944. . He attended Roosevelt University and the Art Institute of Chicago. While...
Roger Behnke
Oct 21, 2022
Houghton Roger R. Behnke, 73, a resident of Houghton passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconto Falls, WI, following a lengthy illness. As requested, a private graveside service and burial will take place in the Oskar Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday October 29, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Memorial...
John Serbinski
Oct 18, 2022
Houghton John M. Serbinski, a resident of Houghton, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 58 years old due to heart complications. He spent the last several years in his favorite place on Earth – the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, specifically Copper Country. He was born on September 3, 1964, in Hancock, Michigan and spent his childhood in...
Sandra Mannisto (Hill)
Oct 14, 2022
Houghton Sandra Evelyn Mannisto passed away peacefully in Hospice at 84 years old in Muskego, Wisconsin. Sandra Mannisto was born in Newberry, Michigan – daughter of Ethel Newberg and stepfather Kon Wipp. She grew up in Grand Marais, Michigan. She married William “Bill” Mannisto in 1957 in L’Anse, Michigan. They lived in Hancock, Michigan until 1969 and then moved...
Kathy Fuller (Hutson)
Oct 8, 2022
Houghton Kathy J, Fuller, 51, a resident of Houghton passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the UP Health Systems – Portage Hospital. Kathy was born on January 9, 1971, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Bruce Hutson. She resided in the Grand Rapids area until moving to make her home in Houghton in 2018. Kathy had worked locally...
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