Obituaries
Dave
Aug 10, 2021
HANCOCKGerald David Jukuri, 81, a well-known local business man, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UP Health System-Portage surrounded by his family.Dave was born on November 21, 1939, in Calumet, the middle son of Emil and Lempi (Hendrickson) Jukuri and graduated from Calumet High School in 1957. He attended Michigan Tech University and later graduated from the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary...
Frank Pouttu
Aug 7, 2021
Chassell Frank W. Pouttu, 62, a resident of Chassell died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1958, in Highland Park, MI, a son of Lillian (Pelto) Pouttu and the late Veikko M. Pouttu. As a child, he moved with the family to Tapiola and attended the Doelle School before graduating from...
Jack Kolehmainen
Aug 5, 2021
Houghton Canal Jack Kolehmainen age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2021. He was born in Chassell and raised in Redridge, Mi. Preceding him in death were his parents Henry and Olga (Marttila)Kolehmainen, brother Gordon and sister Jean. At 17, Jack joined the U.S. Naval Reserves. He graduated from Michigan Tech and took employment with Ford...
Francis Prince
Aug 4, 2021
Hancock Richard Dick Prince, 78, a resident of Hancock passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021, at the Omega House following a long illness. He was born on March 4, 1943, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Francois and Helen (Piotrowski) Prince. Dick was raised in the Detroit area. Mr. Prince received his business degree from Michigan Technological University....
Rita Hutchinson
Aug 3, 2021
Hancock Rita Hutchinson, 81, died on August 3rd at her home in Hancock, MI surrounded by her family after her second courageous battle with cancer. Rita was born to the late Ralph and Clara (Monkoski) Butkovich on February 2, 1940. She was raised in Hurontown, MI and attended Houghton schools.She worked at Houghton County Medical Care Facility (Canal View) as...
Lillian Lehto
Aug 1, 2021
Birmingham, MI Lillian Katherine Lehto of Birmingham, Michigan passed away at age 95 on August 1, 2021. She was born in Trimountain, Michigan on June 24, 1926, the oldest child of Michael and Hilda (Kiviranta) Heikkila of Nisula, Michigan. She was the beloved wife of Paul N Lehto for more than 68 years. Together they raised six sons, Ken, Bruce...
Paul Hill
Jul 25, 2021
Obenhoff Paul M. Hill, 74, a resident of Obenhoff, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home following a short illness. He was born on April 13, 1947, a son of the late John and Mayme (Taavola) Hill. Paul was raised in Atlantic Mine and Houghton. He was a graduate of the Houghton High School. On August 29, 1970,...
Ronald Lawrence
Jul 24, 2021
Houghton Ronald W. Lawrence, 87, a former resident of the Douglas House Apartments in Houghton passed away Saturday July 24, 2021, at the Canal View – Houghton County in Hancock where he had been a resident patient since 2019. He was born on June 2, 1934, in Northville, MI, a son of the late George and Rose (LaPearl) Lawrence. Ronald...
Carole Miller
Jul 24, 2021
Carole Faye Kemppainen Miller died at the home she was born and raised in, on Quincy Hill in Hancocks Newtown Location, on July 24, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1936.Carole was the epitome of kindness. She personified sisu and never, ever complained. Everyone who knew her loved her for her sweet personality, delicious orange cupcakes and the wonderful...
Helen Tomasic
Jul 23, 2021
Valley Glen, CAHelen Tomasic was born on April 18, 1922, in Detroit Michigan and passed away peacefully at her home in Valley Glen, CA on July 23, 2021. She was the daughter of Josefa and Walter Pawlowski and the youngest of five children. In 1928, her mother died unexpectedly, and the family was forced to move from their beautiful farm...
Timothy Puuri
Jul 23, 2021
Liminga Timothy A. Puuri, 54, a resident of Liminga, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born on April 30, 1967, in Hancock a son of Marie (OConner) Blakeman and the late Robert Puuri. Tim was raised in Liminga attended the EB Holman School and was a graduate...
Dorothy Fraki
Jul 23, 2021
Dorothy A. Fraki, 78, a resident of Coles Creek, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at home peacefully in her bed. She was born on November 9, 1942, in Hancock. A daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Moyle) Hagwell, Dorothy was raised in Hancock but moved west in high school and was a graduate of the South Kitsap High...
John & Doreen Thibeau
Jul 21, 2021
Skandia, MI Graveside Services for John and Doreen (Narhi) Thibeau will be held at 2pm, Saturday, September 25, 2021, in the Toivola Cemetery with Pastor James Heikkinen to officate. Military honors for both will be conducted by the Copper Country Veterans Association. A time to remember John and Doreen will be held immediately following the service at the VFW/Range Lounge...
Brian McLean
Jul 20, 2021
Houghton Brian J. Slim McLean, 63, well-known resident of Houghton and longtime Sheriff of Houghton County, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at UP Health System- Marquette with his family by his side. He was born on January 23, 1958, in Hancock, a son of the late John and Catherine (McCarthy) McLean. Brian was raised in Houghton and was a...
Bruce Foreman
Jul 20, 2021
Hancock Bruce A. Foreman, 61, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1960, in Calumet, MI, a son of Kay (Lahti) Kerttu and the late Francis Foreman. He was raised in Hubbell and was a graduate of the Lake Linden High School with the class of 1978....
Helen Pakkala
Jul 18, 2021
Elena (Helen)Pakkala, 96, a former resident of Baltic, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Portage Pointe in Hancock, her residence since 2019.She was born on March 10, 1925, in Tamarack City to immigrant parents, the late Amerigo and Luminata (Priami) Bertolini. As a young girl, Helen attended St. Cecilia Catholic School and Dollar Bay High School, where she...
Chase Crisman
Jul 17, 2021
TapiolaChase Samuel Crisman, 16, a resident of Tapiola, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.Chase was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on August 27, 2004. In 2008, he was adopted by loving parents Daniel and Shellie (Jarvi) Crisman. Chase was raised in Tapiola and attended Houghton Schools where he had just completed his sophomore year. He was very active in Houghton...
Rosemary Manninen
Jul 16, 2021
Tapiola Rosemary (James) Manninen, 72, a resident of Tapiola, passed away Friday July 16, 2021, at Up Health Marquette following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel/Mountian View Mortuary are assisting the family with the arrangements.
Arlen John
Jul 16, 2021
South Range Arlen Wayne John passed on to heaven on July 16, 2021, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by love and friends. Arlene Wayne John was born in St. Croix Falls, WI, on April 14, 1939.In 1981, he moved to the Stanton House in South Range, MI where he truly began to live his life his way....
Cynthia Tormala
Jul 14, 2021
Hancock Cynthia J. Tormala, 70, a resident of Hancock passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangement which will be announced at a late time.
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