Obituaries
Wanda Nicholas
Jun 4, 2021
Hancock Wanda W. Nicholas, 84, a resident of Hancock passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at her home following a lengthy illness, with her children at her side. She was born on October 11, 1936, in Copemish, MI, a daughter of the late Ervin and Helen (Ashcraft) Wells. Wanda was raised in Copemish and was a graduate of the Copemish...
Darrell Smith
Jun 4, 2021
ChassellDarrell W. Smith, 83, a resident of Chassell passed away at home Friday evening June 4, 2021.Darrell was born on July 31, 1937, in Long Beach, California to the late Joseph and Bethel Smith. He grew up in Marshall, MI. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1955. Darrell then chose to attend Michigan College of Mining and Technology (Michigan...
Viola Halkola
May 26, 2021
Viola Elizabeth (Laine) Halkola, age 95 formerly of Quincy Cove, Houghton, died on May 26, 2021 at Portage Pointe in Hancock of natural causes. Prior to her passing we were able to share many memories of our time on Summit Street and the joy of growing up with wonderful and supportive parents.She was born in Conneaut, Ohio on March 6,...
Ruth Novak
May 18, 2021
Broomfield, CORuth Ann Juntila Novak, 90, of Broomfield, CO, passed away on May 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado.Ruth was born in Hancock, MI to Edward and Sophie Elizabeth Juntila on February 27, 1931. She went to Hancock High School and graduated in 1949. She then studied at Suomi College in Hancock before accepting a position at General Motors in Detroit,...
Florence Naumes
May 17, 2021
Florence Dorothy Carlson Naumes, 96, beloved Mother, Grandmother (Gram), and Great Grandmother (Double GaGa) passed away into the loving arms of Jesus May 17, 2021. Florence was born on March 14, 1925 in Chassell, Michigan. She was the youngest of 7 children born to Anna Matilda and C.G. Carlson. Florence graduated from Chassell High School in 1942. She moved to...
John Herres
May 2, 2021
Hancock John C. Blackie Herres, 85, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday morning May 2, 2021, at the Winona House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a lengthy battle with Dementia. He was born on June 7, 1935, in Laurium the only son of the late John B. and Margaret (Lehman) Herres. John was raised in Laurium and Hancock....
Mary Kreger
Apr 23, 2021
Atlantic Mine Mary C. Kreger, 68, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday April 23, 2021, at the UP-Health Marquette Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1952, in Lakefield, MN, to Harry and Delores (Westby) Kreger. Her mother preceded her in death in 1954 and Mary was raised in the Lakefield, Winona, and Hastings areas of MN by...
Katherine Drouillard
Apr 21, 2021
Tapiola Katherine Drouillard, 83, a resident of Tapiola, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her home. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Stephen Sohlden
Apr 20, 2021
Green BayStephen David Sohlden, 67, resident of Green Bay, WI, passed away on April 20, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1953 to Elsie Kuru and Robert Sohlden in Houghton, MI. He attended Michigan Technological University and worked as a Medical imaging repair technician. He married Janice Neuman on June 4, 1977 in Muskego, WI. Stephen is survived by...
Charles Pihlaja
Apr 16, 2021
Houghton Charles W. Pihlaja, 83, a resident of Houghton passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 19, 1938, in Hurontown, MI, a son of the late Werner and Helmi (Tuomisto) Pihlaja. Charlie was raised in Houghton and was a graduate of the Houghton High School with the class of 1956....
Greg Davis
Apr 15, 2021
HoughtonGreg Davis, 60 A resident of Houghton, passed away Saturday April 17, 2021. Born on January 12, 1961, Greg was a fixture in downtown Houghton. The son of the late Jon and Marcia Davis, Greg was a graduate of Houghton High School and Michigan State University. Greg returned from East Lansing and became a familiar face at the Library Bar...
William Yrjana
Apr 15, 2021
Houghton Canal William A. Yrjana, 75, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 2, 1945, in Hancock, a son of the late Elmer and Juliana (Strang) Yrjana. Bill was raised in Hubbell and was a graduate of the Lake Linden High School with the class of 1963. Bill...
Michael Messner
Mar 31, 2021
ChassellMichael Messner III (also known by loved ones as Pops) passed away on March 31st, 2021 at the age of 76. He is survived by his son Michael Messner IV, daughter-in-law Stacey Messner, sister Sally Ehlers and brother-in-law Clarence Ehlers, along with numerous friends and relatives. Michael was born on May 19th, 1944 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and went on...
Francis Shiroda
Mar 29, 2021
Hancock Francis Babe Shiroda, 90, a resident of Hancock passed Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital following a short illness. Following Babes wishes, no service will take place. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family suggests that memorials be directed to the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association. To send condolences to Babes family please visit...
Melvie Grosnick
Mar 28, 2021
Traprock Valley Melvi N. Grosnick, 104, a resident of Traprock Valley, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Omega House in Houghton where she had been a resident patient. Melvi was born on August 20, 1916, in Ripley, a daughter of the late John and Emma (Johnson) Kauppi. She was raised in Ripley, Woodspur, and Houghton. Melvi was a...
Kaye Kotila
Mar 27, 2021
Hancock Kaye Anne Kotila, 65, a resident of Hancock and former Dollar Bay resident, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, while visiting her son in LAnse following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 8, 1955, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret (Chopp) Kotila. Kaye was raised in the Hancock area and attended the...
Sandra Kaye
Mar 16, 2021
Hancock Sandra Kaye, 78, a resident of Hancock and former South Range resident passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Omega House in Houghton following a year long illness. Sandra was born in Detroit to Oliver Waco Savola and Helen Kinnunen Savola on September 23, 1942. Being 100% Finnish it is fitting she passed on St. Uhros Day. She...
Lawrence Parolini
Mar 5, 2021
Baltic Lawrence F. Parolini, 99, a resident of Baltic, passed away Friday morning March 5, 2021, at his home following a short battle with cancer. He was born on November 1, 1921, in Paradise Location, a son of the late James and Celina (Chaput) Parolini. Lawrence was raised in Onkalos Corner and attended the Isle Royale and Houghton Schools. Lawrence...
Sharon Manninen
Mar 5, 2021
Hancock Sharon K. Manninen, 74, a resident of Hancock, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at her home following a short illness. She was born on April 16, 1946, in Hancock, the daughter of the late Felix and Gertrude (Pyykkonen) Butkonen. Sharon was raised in Mason and was a graduate of the Dollar Bay High School with the class of...
Patrick Farrell
Mar 2, 2021
HoughtonPatrick Charles Brick Farrell (1964-2021) died on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI from complications arising from bone cancer.Patrick was the son of Daniel Farrell (former University of Michigan hockey coach) and A. Jolayne Farrell (nurse/journalist). He was the grandson of Dr. Michael Brick and Mary Carmichael Brick.Patrick is survived by his parents and his...
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