Obituaries
Wester Rintala
Nov 6, 2021
Tapiola Wester Rudolph Rintala, a former resident of Tapiola, passed away on November 6, 2021, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, MI after a short hospital stay. He was born at home in Tapiola, MI on February 11, 1926, to Salomon and Jennie (Haataja) Rintala. His native language was Finnish (he didnt learn English until he started attending the...
Danny Noble
Nov 6, 2021
Chassell,Danny Noble, 69, of Chassell, MI, was promoted to Glory on Saturday, November 6 after a brief illness. Dan was born, March 10, 1952 in Battle Creek, MI to Henry and Janet (Smith) Noble. He graduated from Vicksburg High School before working in a variety of places in and around Coldwater, MI. April 21, 1973, Dan married Peggy Pease and...
Jack Laux
Nov 2, 2021
Atlantic Mine John Jack Laux, 86, a resident of Atlantic Mine and former Houghton business owner passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 7, 1935, in Houghton, MI, a son of the late Adolph and Estelle (Edgerton) Laux. Jack was raised in Houghton and a graduate...
Jerome Greenleaf
Nov 1, 2021
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Judith Haataja
Oct 26, 2021
Baraga Judith M. Haataja, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving children and husband. Judith or Judy as most people called her, was born September 18, 1942, in Detroit, MI. She attended Jeffers High School and Michigan Technological University, proudly earning honors in her nursing program, and practicing as a registered nurse for...
Donald O'Donnell
Oct 19, 2021
HoughtonDonald Ray O'Donnell, age 88 of Houghton Michigan, passed away on October 19, 2021 at Mission Point of Hancock Michigan. Don was born April 6, 1933 in Redlands, California to the late Chester and Anne Leone (Cox) O'Donnell. After graduating in 1951 from Valencia High School in Placentia California, he attended Orange Coast College where he played college football and...
Gertrude Walley
Oct 16, 2021
Hubbell/Lansing Gertrude Elaine Walley passed away on October 16, 2021, on her 95th birthday.She was born October 16, 1926 in Hancock, MI to Sylvia M (Erickson) and Baden Powell Sincock.Gertrude loved living in the Keweenaw Peninsula, where she spent the early and later years of her life. After graduation from Dollar Bay High, Gert married her high school sweetheart, Rudolph...
Louise Erva
Oct 14, 2021
Houghton Canal Louise I. Erva, 82, a resident of the Houghton Canal, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at UP Health System - Portage. She was born on November 10, 1938, in Liminga, a daughter of the late Hjalmer and Hilda (Seppala) Anderson. Louise attended the Liminga and Redridge Schools and was a graduate of Houghton High School...
Gladys Tapio
Oct 13, 2021
Lee's Summit, Missouri Gladys Tapio, age 95, a former resident of Chassell, passed away on Oct. 13, 2021, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Chassell Chapel will host the following: a visitation on Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm; a visitation on Monday, July 11, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, followed...
Shirley Houle
Oct 9, 2021
HancockShirley A. Houle, 75, a resident of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Omega House in Houghton.A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Edward Karinen
Oct 8, 2021
LAnseEdward Eddie John Karinen, 72, a resident of LAnse passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Mission Point of Hancock following a lengthy illness.Eddie was born on January 27, 1949, in Detroit, to Robert Martin and Ilmi Ethelyn (Tulppo) Karinen. A few years later the family returned to the homestead area of Tapiola. Eddie was an avid collector...
Arlene Vuorinen
Oct 7, 2021
Houghton Arlene (Huhta) Vuorinen, 77, a resident of Houghton, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, following a courageous battle with leukemia.She was born on August 12, 1944, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Arvo and Pearl (Kilpela) Huhta. Arlene was raised in Portage Entry and attended the Chassell Schools.On April 7, 1962, she...
Ryan Ruotsala
Oct 7, 2021
Hancock CanalRyan W. Ruotsala, 70, a resident of the Hancock Canal, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, with his family by his side.Ryan was born in Highland Park, Michigan on April 6, 1951, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Ollanketo) Ruotsala. He was raised in Royal Oak until age 15 when he moved with his family to Hancock where he graduated from...
Sharon Torgeson
Oct 5, 2021
Hancock Sharon L. Mrs. T Torgeson, 85, a resident of Hancock passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past three weeks. She was born on August 6, 1936, in Elgin, IL, the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Peters) Rehberg.Sharon was raised...
Elaine LaFernier
Sep 29, 2021
Hancock Elaine S. LaFernier, 75, a resident of Hancock passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 29, 2021.She was born on January 3, 1946, in Askel, MI, a daughter of the late Waino and Hilma (Moilanen) Juntunen. Elaine was raised in Askel and was a graduate of the John A. Doelle High School. She was a veteran having served with the United...
Daniel Bennett
Sep 29, 2021
HoughtonDaniel Patrick Bennett, devoted husband, and father of six, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the age of 59. His decade-long battle with multiple cancers ended in a draw.Dan was born on October 25, 1961, in Goose Bay Labrador Air Force Base, Newfoundland, Canada to Lt. Col. Vincent Byron and Lucile Bennett. Dan traveled the world with his family...
Edith Maki (Niska)
Sep 26, 2021
Franklin Township Edith I. (Edward) Maki, 71, a resident of Franklin Township, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium following a short illness. She was born on December 9, 1949, in Elk River, MN, a daughter of the late Melvin and Linda (Hendrickson) Niska. Edith was raised in Montrose, MN, and was a graduate...
Kathy Helms (Mattson)
Sep 25, 2021
Hancock Kathy (Mike) Helms, 50, a resident of Hancock passed away Saturday September 25, 2021, at UP Health- Marquette Hospital following a short illness. She was born on December 23, 1970, in Hancock a daughter of Roy and Carolyn (Carlson) Mattson. Kathy was raised in Superior Location and was a graduate of the Houghton High School with he class of...
Alice Reynolds (Reynolds)
Sep 9, 2021
Pointe Mills Alice Al Kay Reynolds, daughter of the late George and Mary Lou (Zenner) Reynolds, warrior, artist, mentor, survivor of life did not leave this world unmarked. She was a force, strong and steadfast in her passions including her career at Copper Country Mental Health. She graduated from Soumi College, aka Finlandia University, and received a certificate in Human...
Howard Sten
Sep 8, 2021
Oskar Howard Sten, 81, a resident of Oskar passed away Wednesday September 8, 2021, at the UP-Health Portage Hospital with Sisu and grace. He was born on September 1, 1940, in Trimountain, MI,a son of the late Eino and Lempi (Anttila) Sten. Howard was raised in Painesdale and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the class of...
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