Obituaries

Robert "Butch" Marcotte

Robert "Butch" Marcotte

Jan 29, 2022

Hancock, Robert A. Marcotte, 77, a resident of Hancock passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Green Tree of Hubbell Rehab & Health Nursing Home in Hubbell where he had been a patient. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Carol Kokko (Johnson)

Carol Kokko (Johnson)

Jan 27, 2022

Grosse Pointe Shores Carol A. (Gordon) Kokko, 77, a resident of North Grosse Pointe Shores, passed away Thursday January 27, 2022, at the Garden View Assisted Living Facility in Calumet where she had been a resident patient. She was born on August 7, 1944, in Calumet, MI, a daughter of the late Russell and Alice (King) Johnson. Carol was raised...

Anita Raasio (Martinmaki)

Anita Raasio (Martinmaki)

Jan 26, 2022

Baraga, Anita C. Raasio, 85, a former resident of Baraga passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Canal View – Houghton County in Hancock where she had been a resident patient. She was born on June 25, 1936, in Laurium, a daughter of the late Markus and Vera (Maki) Martinmaki. Anita was raised in the Calumet area and was a...

Ashlee Harvey

Ashlee Harvey

Jan 24, 2022

CoburntownAshlee H. Harvey, 38, a resident of Coburntown, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home.She was born in Hancock, MI on June 9, 1983, the daughter of Ruth Richard and the late David Harvey, Sr. She was raised locally and attended Hancock Schools, Houghton Schools and graduated from Lake Linden High School with the class of 2002....

David Wiitanen

David Wiitanen

Jan 24, 2022

Hancock David C. Wiitanen, 87, a well-known area personality passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Green Tree of Hubbell where he had been a patient. He was born on June 28, 1934, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Axel and Saima (Saari) Wiitanen. Dave was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of the Hancock High...

Margie Vogt

Margie Vogt

Jan 23, 2022

Houghton Margie L. Vogt, 92, a former resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living community passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Delaware House of Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident patient. She was born on December 29, 1929, in Wolverine, MI, a daughter of the late Harry and Mamie (Ashley) Welling. Margie was raised...

Robert Fricke

Robert Fricke

Jan 23, 2022

Hurontown Robert A. Fricke, 99, a resident of Hurontown and the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the UP Health Systems Portage Hospital, in Hancock. He was born on March 18, 1922, in Hurontown, MI, a son of the late August E. and Ethel M. (Martin) Fricke. Bob was raised in Hurontown, and...

Bill Lassi

Bill Lassi

Jan 16, 2022

Toivola John “Bill” Lassi, 84. A resident of Toivola passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. He was born in Highland Park, MI, a son of the late John and Ingrid (Nurmi) Lassi. Raised in Dearborn Township. Bill had worked as a union carpenter for over 50 years in the Detroit area. His family homesteaded on...

Susan Rokicki

Susan Rokicki

Jan 14, 2022

Susan Rokicki passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022. Susan was a gifted pianist, a devoted piano instructor, and a passionate lover of music. She loved teaching and developed warm and supportive relationships with her students, many of whom kept in touch with her over the years. Susan resided in several locations throughout the United States and made close friendships...

Hubert LeRue

Hubert LeRue

Jan 14, 2022

BalticHubert Butch LeRue, a resident of Baltic passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 14, 2022, at the UP – Marquette Hospital shortly after being admitted.He was born on August 9, 1946, in LAnse, MI, a son of the late Hubert and Doris (Sipe) LeRue Sr. Butch was raised in LAnse and Pelkie and was a graduate of the Baraga High School...

Deric (Fredrick) Garnell

Deric (Fredrick) Garnell

Jan 14, 2022

Hancock Deric (Frederick) H. Garnell, 80, a resident of Hancock and formerly of Oskar, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Omega House in Houghton following a struggle with Cancer. He was born on December 20, 1941, in Hancock, MI, the only child and son of the late Henry and Sigrid (Hietala) Garnell. Deric spent his childhood on the...

Gabriel Bugielski

Gabriel Bugielski

Jan 12, 2022

Franklin Township Gabriel M. Bugielski, 38, a resident of Franklin Township, passed away on January 12, 2022, at UP Health System – Marquette following a short illness. Gabe was born in Kailua, Hawaii. The ceaseless clacking of the palm fronds in the trade winds, the soft sounds of the Pacific Ocean, sunshine, showers, and rainbows accompanied him in his first...

Breanna Papke-Makela

Breanna Papke-Makela

Jan 7, 2022

Chassell Breanna Leigh Papke-Makela, 27, a resident of Chassell passed with her husband Friday, January 7, 2022, from injuries received in a house fire. She was born on August 27, 1994, in Hancock, A daughter to Ronald and Bonita (Kowalski) Papke. She was raised in Paradise Rd. and attended the Hancock and Houghton Schools before graduating from Jeffers High School...

Louis Fredianelli

Louis Fredianelli

Jan 6, 2022

Hancock Louis H. Fredianelli, 82, a resident of Hancock passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the UP-Health Portage Hospital in Hancock following a short illness. He was born on August 12, 1939, in Hancock a son of the late Louis J. and Adeline (Zabolocky) Fredianelli. Louis was raised in Hancock and attended the St. Joseph & St. Patrick Catholic...

James Brandt

James Brandt

Jan 3, 2022

Redridge James E. Brandt beloved husband, father and grandfather, 65, a resident of Redridge, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born on November 24, 1956, in Pittsburg, PA, a son of the late Norman and June (Connor) Brandt. The family resided...

Karen Hawke (Karkkainen)

Karen Hawke (Karkkainen)

Jan 2, 2022

Matthews, NC Karen Beth (Karkkainen) Hawke, 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 2, 2022 following a cancer diagnosis and brief illness. Born to the late Carlo and Kathryn (Puuri) Karkkainen in Ishpeming, Michigan, Karen was the third of six children. Karen spent her entire youth in the U.P. and reveled in a...

Daniel Gagnon

Daniel Gagnon

Jan 1, 2022

Franklin Township Daniel Jesse Gagnon, 40, a resident of Franklin Township unexpectedly passed away Saturday January 1, 2022, at his home. He was born on November 21, 1981, in Marquette, MI, the son of Daniel and Nancy (Peltola) Gagnon. Jesse was raised in Dollar Bay and was a graduate of the Dollar Bay High School with the class of 1999....

William Andreini

William Andreini

Dec 29, 2021

South Range William P. Andreini, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021, at the Houghton County Canal View, surrounded by family. He was born on March 22, 1931, to William and Melba (Michel) Andreini, Sr. He started his life in Baltic, Michigan, and had many cherished memories from his childhood. He graduated from high school after serving...

Robert Spahn

Robert Spahn

Dec 26, 2021

Liminga Robert J. Spahn, 85, a resident of Liminga, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born on July 2, 1936, in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Leo and Mary (Hefner) Spahn. Robert was a graduate of St. Alphonsus High School. He then attended Illinois Institute of Technology and then Michigan...

Darwyn Cote

Darwyn Cote

Dec 24, 2021

Chassell      Darwyn L. Cote, 84, a resident of Chassell passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at his home following a lengthy illness.      He was born on March 26, 1937, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late William and Laura (Pakkala) Cote. Darwyn was raised in L'Anse, MI and was a graduate of the L'Anse High...