Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Beverly Jukkala
Dec 24, 2021
Hancock Beverly Jukkala of Hancock Michigan passed away on 24 December 2021 at the age of 82 at Lafollette Health and Rehab in Lafollette Tennessee. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents Toivo and Evelyn Jukkala and sister Christine. She is survived by her children Kathy Juleff, Richard Miller, Mary Woolman and Elizabeth Matherly. Grandchildren Rochelle Riutta, Chris and...
Robert Ovist
Dec 22, 2021
Houghton Canal Robert W. Bucky Ovist, 86, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Wednesday evening December 22, 2021, at the UP Health – Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. He was born on September 12, 1935, in Hancock, a son of the late William and Irene (Lampinen) Ovist. He was raised in Onnela and was a graduate of...
George Butvilas
Dec 21, 2021
Houghton, MI George J. Butvilas Jr (76) of Houghton, Michigan died suddenly on 12/21/2021 at the home of his daughter in Marietta, Georgia where he was spending the holiday. Born on 11/9/45 to his parents the late George Sr and Adella Butvilas in Chicago where he spent most of his younger years. He graduated with honors from DeLaSalle High School...
Randy Schulze
Dec 20, 2021
Chassell Randolph M. Schulze, 70, a resident of Chassell passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 24, 1951, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Heinz and Gloria (Maki) Schulze. Randy was raised by Onkalos Corner and was a graduate of the Houghton High School. Following high school, Randy worked at Haas...
Delmar Rautiola
Dec 18, 2021
Obenhoff, Delmar R, Rautiola, 68, dearest husband of Ann (Jurmu) Rautiola of 47 years and devoted father of James (Betsy) Rautiola, Jeffrey (Jane) Rautiola, Steven (Diana) Rautiola, Jane (Dan) Pietila, Dan (Amy) Rautiola, Kevin Rautiola, Peter (Emily) Rautiola, David (Kendra) Rautiola, Megan (Nathan) Lasanen, Johanna (Tyler) Kinnunen, Lori (Dane) Anderson, Molly (Damon) Kangas; dearest grandfather of 71 grandchildren. Loving son...
Roy Mattson
Dec 17, 2021
HoughtonRoy D. Mattson, 77, a resident of the Superior Road in Houghton, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, December 17, 2021, following a short illness.He was born on November 18, 1944, in Hancock, to the late Henry and Ida (Salmi) Mattson. Roy was raised in Hurontown and attended Houghton Schools.On July 31, 1965, He...
Peggy Duston
Dec 15, 2021
Ventura, CA Annette Duston, 77, a resident of Ventura, CA, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Cypress Place in Ventura, CA, where she had been a resident patient. She was born on February 5, 1944, in Highland Park, MI, a daughter of the late Milton and Eugenia (Maliniemi) Waltonen. Annette was raised in the Detroit area where she attended...
Albert Hongisto
Dec 15, 2021
ChassellAlbert E. Hongisto, 82, a resident of Chassell, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at UP Health System- Portage in Hancock following a short illness.He was born on September 6, 1939, on the family farm. Albert attended the Houghton Schools and was a graduate of the South Field High School with the class of 1958.On April 29, 1961, Mr. Hongisto...
Sandy Ahola
Dec 11, 2021
Portage Township Sandra Lee Ahola, 63, a resident of Portage Township, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 surrounded by her husband and children. Sandy was born on July 26, 1958 in Hancock, Michigan to MaryAnne (White) Lexson and James Wenberg. She was raised in Stanton by her mother and her late father, David Lexson. She was a proud alumnus of...
Arthur Kumlin
Dec 10, 2021
Coburntown Arthur J. Kumlin, 74, a former resident of Coburntown, passed away Friday December 10, 2021, at Mission Point of Hancock where he had been a resident patient for the past three years. Art was born on May 5, 1947, in Hancock, a son of the late Toivo and Esther (Sved) Kumlin. He was raised in Coburntown and attended the...
Patricia Dugener
Dec 8, 2021
HancockPatricia A. Dugener, 70, a resident of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, peacefully at the Omega House in Houghton.Patricia was born on November 8, 1951, in Hancock to the late Waino and Maila (Niemi) Tervo. She was raised in the Copper Country and attended schools locally. Patricia participated in the Special Olympics and enjoyed lunches at the Kaleva...
Ronald Saari
Dec 7, 2021
Painesdale Ronald P. Saari, 77, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at UP Health Portage Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 11, 1944, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Ronald Y. and Edna I. (Pyhtila) Saari. Ron was raised in Winona. He attended the Winona school and was in the...
Michele M. Karvonen
Dec 7, 2021
Laurium A graveside service for Michele M. Karvonen, 45, a resident of Laurium, who passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at UP Health System- Marquette following a short illness, will be held 2:00 pm Saturday July 2, 2022, at the Oskar Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Bylkas to officiate. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services of Hancock is assisting the...
William Vater
Nov 28, 2021
Freda William M. Vater II, 67, a former resident of Freda passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Canal View – Houghton County where he had been a resident patient for the past 5 years. He was born on June 13, 1954, in Gouverneur, NY, a son of the late William and Sophie (Jones) Vater. Bill was raised in Star...
Robert Wieber
Nov 27, 2021
HoughtonRobert H. Wieber of Houghton was called to his eternal home on November 27, 2021, after a long illness. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family. Bob was born in Hancock on July 21, 1938; son of Robert and Ruth (Mueller) Wieber. His early childhood was spent in Manhattan, IL, until the family returned to...
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