Obituaries
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.
Robin Korri
Jul 14, 2021
Duluth, MNRobin Rae Korri, age 58, a resident of Duluth, MN passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was born July 16, 1962, to Kenneth and Eva (Korpela) Korri in Calumet, Michigan. Robin attended the Calumet Public Schools and graduated from CCISD. After her parents death, she went on to work for 11 years for Headstart where she worked closely...
Charles Laurin
Jul 14, 2021
Marietta, GA Charles W. Laurin, 69, a resident of Marietta, GA, and former Chassell resident passed away July 14, 2021, at his home in Marietta, GA. The Memorial Chapel Funeral/Mountain View Mortuary of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Deborah Anderson
Jul 14, 2021
Gainesville, VADeborah Jane (Mark) Anderson 63, a resident of Gainesville, VA, and former Winona resident passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Georgetown University Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on January 14, 1958, in Ann Arbor, MI. Deborah was raised in Winona, MI and attended the Winona School and was a graduate of the Jeffers School....
Howard Nichola
Jul 2, 2021
Howard "Howie" Nichola of Dodgeville, at 105 years young, left us July 2, 2021, while staying with his nephew in Florida. We will be celebrating Howard with a memorial service in his honor on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock, Mi. All are cordially invited to attend and share their memories...
Sandra Harry
Jul 2, 2021
Atlantic Mine Sandra L. Harry, 72, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday July 2, 2021, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital shortly after being admitted. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock as assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kerry Jampsa
Jun 26, 2021
Chandler, AZ/Onnela Kerry Jampsa, 60, a resident of Chandler, AZ and former Onnela resident passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Chandler, AZ after a battle with cancer. He was born on December 22, 1960, in Hancock to Michael Jampsa and Shirley Weijola-Clark. He moved to Marquette, MI after graduating from the Houghton High School. He worked construction for many...
Kenneth Cline
Jun 19, 2021
South Range Kenneth A. Cline, Jr., 79, a resident of South Range, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at UP Health – Portage. He was born on May 24, 1942, in Trimountain a son of the late Kenneth and Sylvia (Mortti) Cline. Ken was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the John A. Doelle School. On July 21,...
Steven Jampsa
Jun 15, 2021
Atlantic Mine Steven E. Jampsa, 56, a resident of Coles Creek Road, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, following an apparent heart attack. He was born on May 19, 1965, in Hancock, MI, a son of Michael and Shirley (Weijola) Jampsa. Steven was raised in Onnela and was a graduate of the Houghton High School. Following high school, Steven...
Bernard Carr
Jun 7, 2021
HoughtonBernard Warren Carr (Bernie)--also known to some as Butch—died at Omega House in Houghton, MI on June 7, 2021. He was born April 22, 1943 in Munising, MI to Frank and Irma (Kumpu) Carr, and raised in Christmas, MI. He graduated from Munisings Mather High School in 1961. While working as a Forestry Aide in the Seney area he met...
Jeffrey Talcott
Jun 5, 2021
Paavola Jeffrey T. Talcott, 63, of Sun City Center, FL and Hancock, MI passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his home in Hancock.Jeff was born on March 1, 1958, in Redford, MI the eldest son of Charles and Catherine (Spala) Talcott. After earning his degree in Geology from the University of Tulsa he worked in the Detroit area as...
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...
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