Obituaries

Jul 20, 2025

Oscar Anthony Knuuttila, 84, passed away peacefully on July 20, at his home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born on October 29, 1940, to Onni and Hilia Hyypio Knuuttila in Houghton Canal, Michigan.

In 1945, his family moved to a farm and a new home and life in Tapiola, Michigan. Oscar attended the John A. Doelle Agricultural...

Jul 18, 2025

Hancock

Kelly R. (Riutta) Burich, 33, a resident of Hancock, unexpectedly passed away at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025, following a long illness.

Kelly was known for her quirky sense of humor and always had a way of making people laugh, with many inside jokes between her and her sisters. There was never...

Jul 16, 2025

Askel,

Linda Wilson, 81, a resident of Askel passed away at home on Wednesday July 16, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

Jul 13, 2025

South Range

Reino S. Sipola, 86, a resident of South Range, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, following a long battle with cancer. He died at home, where he was lovingly cared for by his wife, Beverley, daughter, Sara, and in recent months, daughter Denise.

Reino was born on January 4, 1939. The son of...

Jul 9, 2025

Dodgeville

Elizabeth "Betty" Hiltunen, 95, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away Wednesday July 9, 2025, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a patient since this past January.

Betty was born on June 29, 1930, in Limerick Location a daughter of the late Oscar and Ellen (Ohman) Jarvis. She was raised in...

Jul 9, 2025

Traprock Valley

Glen A. Weiberg, 78, a former resident of Traprock Valley and current Bootjack resident, passed away on July 9, 2025, with his family by his side following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 6, 1947, in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Theodore and Marilyn (Enberg) Weiberg. Glen was raised...

Jul 2, 2025

Calumet

Debbie Sorochman Wind, 71, a resident of Calumet, passed away at her home following a long illness.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Jul 2, 2025

Chassell

Evelyn J. Lescelius, 85, a resident of Chassell, passed away at her home in Chassell following an apparent heart attack.

She was born on January 13, 1940, in Keweenaw Bay, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Komula) Lescelius. As a child, she moved with her family to Chassell and was a graduate...

Jun 29, 2025

South Range

Milton Oswald Autio, 90, died at Canal View -- Houghton County in Hancock, Michigan, on June 29, 2025, after being a patient there for 5 days. Milton was born in Elo, Michigan, on January 10, 1935, the only child of Eva (Ollila) and Peter Autio Jr.

Milton wished to be remembered as a...

Jun 28, 2025

Chassell

Devin C. Wright, 33, a resident of Chassell, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025.

He was born on December 26, 1991, in Warsaw, Indiana, the son of Kevin Wright and Connie (Hurley). He was raised for a short time in Indiana before moving to the Copper Country where he would attend local schools.

Jun 27, 2025

Waasa Location

On June 27th, John Lukowski, deeply beloved family member, life partner, friend, and educator passed away at 66 years old at UP Health System-Portage Hospital after his battle with cancer. Before making his home on the farm on Pontiac Road, his life began in Detroit, Michigan. Here, John graduated in 1977 from Aero Mechanics High...

Jun 26, 2025

Atlantic Mine

Michael R. Guilbault, 48, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home from an apparent heart attack.

Mike was born on December 18, 1976, in Hancock, MI, a son of Rodney and Debra (Burkman) Guilbault. He was raised in Houghton and was a graduate of the Jeffer's...

Jun 23, 2025

Hancock

Wesley I. Byykkonen, 87, a resident of Hancock, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Canal View -- Houghton County, where he had been a resident patient for the past month.

He was born on July 27, 1937, in Elo, MI,a son of the late John and Lempi (Koupus) Byykkonen.  Wes was raised in...

Jun 23, 2025

Houghton

Marie Ann Kellan, 83, of Houghton passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness.

Marie was born in Hancock on August 17, 1941, to Henry and Marcella (Miller) Kellan.

Marie attended St. Ignatius Loyola Grade School in Houghton and Houghton High School, graduating...

Jun 23, 2025

Calumet

Mary Cornish, 93, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Garden view Assisted Living in Calumet following a short illness.

Married for the last 32 years to Patrick Cornish, the couple enjoyed traveling to Florida and Arizona in the winter to spend time together with many new friends. Locally,...

Jun 22, 2025

Joanne Eunice (Kaarlela) Palonen, 89, passed away with family

by her side on June 22, 2025. Born to the late Henry and Lydia

Kaarlela on August 17, 1935 at her family home south of

Calumet Michigan under the care of a midwife. Joanne was

married to Rudolf Elmer Palonen on June...

Jun 21, 2025

Chassell

Rosalie "Rose" Jean Freeman, 87, of Chassell, MI, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025,

at Canal View, with loved ones by her side.

Born on April 19, 1938, in Calumet, MI, Rosalie was the beloved daughter of Martin and Anne

(Sorenson) Mihelich. Her Childhood was spent in the family-built...

Jun 19, 2025

Hancock/Largo, FL

Paul J. Leach, 91, a resident of Largo, FL, and Hancock, MI, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, while under hospice care in Florida.

A graveside service for Paul will be held at 11 am, Friday, August 8, 2025, in Section 5 of the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock with Rev. Brahm Semmler-Smith...

Jun 18, 2025

Hancock

Thomas Ex, 77, a resident of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton, following a short illness.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Jun 17, 2025

Chassell

Dale R. Peterson, 85, a resident of Chassell, Spring Lake, MI and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Spring Lake, MI, with his family by his side.

He was born January 11, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. Son of Reino A. Peterson and Helen J. Peterson, previously deceased.

Dale...