Obituaries
William Witt
Jan 3, 2020
Hancock William E. Witt, 90, a resident of Hancock passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at the UofM Hospital in Ann Arbor, following a short illness. He was born on June 28, 1929, in Waukegan, Il, a son of the late Edward and Geraldine (Morris) Witt. Bill was raised in Waukegan, IL, and was a graduate of the Waukegan High...
Barbara Wells (Ryland)
Jan 3, 2020
Chassell Barbara R. Wells, 73, a resident of Chassell passed away Friday January 3, 2020, at the Omega House in Houghton following a battle with cancer. A memorial service for Barbara is tentatively planned for later this spring. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Chassell are assisting the family with the arrangements.
Lee Vannewkirk
Dec 29, 2019
Chassell, Lee Andrew Vannewkirk, 53, a resident of Chassell, passed away Sunday December 29, 2019, at the Light House of Hancock where he had been a patient for the past 2 months. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Chassell have been assisting the family with the arrangements.
Martha Pekkala (Maki)
Dec 28, 2019
Quincy Township Martha A. Pekkala, 97, a resident of Quincy Township, passed away Saturday December 28, 2019, at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on February 9, 1922, a daughter of the late Werner and Jennie (Kallio) Maki. Martha was united in marriage to Wilho Pekkala. Preceding her in death were her husband; her parents, two brothers and...
Esther Hietala (Riutta)
Dec 25, 2019
Chassell, MI Esther S. (Richard) Hietala, 79, a resident of Chassell unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the UP- Health System Marquette Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on May 24, 1940, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Eino and Hilda (Anderson) Riutta. Esther was raised in Superior Location and Hancock where...
Gloria Zenner (Kangas)
Dec 23, 2019
Liminga Gloria J. Zenner, 72, a resident of the Liminga Rd. passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at her home following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Nicole Manquen (Juntunen)
Dec 22, 2019
Lebanon Ohio Nicole Louise Manquen, 49, a resident of Lebanon Ohio, passed away December 22, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on July 23, 1970, in Hancock, the daughter of Arlen and Judy (Hannula) Juntunen. Nicole was a graduate of Houghton High School and attended Suomi College (Finlandia University) where she graduated with the class...
Evelyn Maki (Kalliainen)
Dec 6, 2019
Keweenaw Bay Evelyn Esther (Kalliainen) Maki, age 76, formerly of Keweenaw Bay, passed away at St. John Ascension Hospital in Detroit on December 6, 2019 after a lengthy struggle with Lewy Body/Alzheimers. She was born to Rudolph and Sylvia (Routsi) Kalliainen in Portage Entry. She shared an idyllic childhood with her brothers, Walter and David. Evelyn married John William Maki...
Josephine Eakin (Katalin)
Nov 23, 2019
Hurontown Josephine Eakin, 79. A resident of Hurontown passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Light House of Hancock where she had been a resident patient since this past July. She was born on August 9, 1940, in Trimountain, MI, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Koricic) Katalin. Josephine was raised in Painesdale and was a graduate...
Joyce Penegor (Harnish)
Nov 18, 2019
Joyce W. Penegor, Hancock, formerly of Twin Lakes and Ontonagon, passed away peacefully on November 18, at Portage Pointe, where she was a resident for nearly two years. Prior to that, Joyce lived at the Bluffs apartments in Houghton for a year and a half. Joyce was born on July 10, 1931, in Ontonagon, MI to the late Lillian (Arkelin)...
Elaine Saari (Laakso)
Nov 17, 2019
Houghton- Elaine Norma Saari, 91, died at the Omega House on Sunday, November 17, after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of Jacob (Jack) and Jennie Laakso of West Ishpeming. She was a graduate of the Ishpeming High School and was employed at JC Penney of Ishpeming after her graduation. On October 4, 1947, Elaine married Arvid John Saari...
Rita Moilanen (Kempainen)
Nov 14, 2019
Dollar Bay Rita L. Moilanen, 86, a former resident of Dollar Bay and Arbor Green Senior Living Community in Houghton passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been a resident patient. She was born on October 14, 1933, in Pointe Mills, a daughter of the late Charles and Anna...
Mark Kilpela
Nov 9, 2019
Atlantic Mine Mark E. Kilpela, 67, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Saturday November 9, 2019, at Woodland Haven of Canal View- Houghton County where he had been a resident patient for the past year and a half. Mark was born on November 8, 1952, in Laurium, a son of Howard and Lillian (Poyhonen) Kilpela. He was raised in...
William Obst
Nov 2, 2019
Hancock William E. (Bill) Obst, entered his heavenly reward on November 2, 2019. He was born on March 29, 1936, in Laurium, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa (Miszkiewicz) Obst and adoring and loving daughter Tanya Gajewska (Evan Reiter) and loving son Todd Gajewski (Lindsay) and Shi. He is survived by his grandson Austin Gajewski, His greatest...
Gerald Virtanen
Nov 2, 2019
Hancock A graveside service for Gerald Virtanen, 69, a resident patient at the Light House in Hancock who passed away November 2, 2019, will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday July 1, 2020, at the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock have been assisting the family with the arrangements.
Dorothy Williams (Wilkins)
Nov 1, 2019
Hancock Dorothy M. Williams, 95, a resident of Hancock passed away peacefully Friday, November 1, 2019 at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Harlowe Gougeon
Oct 31, 2019
Houghton Harlowe G. Gougeon, 81, a lifelong resident of Houghton, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 21, 1938 in Hancock, the son of the late Wilford and Edith (Ricard) Gougeon. He was raised in Houghton and was employed at Superior Block Company where he retired in 1990. Harlowe had many hobbies. He...
Anna Raskind (Pevzner)
Oct 29, 2019
Tapiola, Anna Raskind, 55, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019, from an apparent heart attack. As requested a private service will take place at a later date. Condolences for Anna's family may be sent to www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Houghton are assisting the family with the arrangements.
Suzanne McLean (Brownell)
Oct 27, 2019
Chassell Suzanne B. McLean, 102, a resident of Chassell, passed away Sunday morning October 27, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Chassell are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.
Carl Leutz
Oct 26, 2019
Chassell Carl A. Leutz, 84, a resident of Chassell passed away Saturday October 26, 2019, at Canal View -- Houghton County in Hancock, MI where he had been a resident patient. He was born on April 10, 1935, in Monroe, MI, a son of the late Wilbur and Kathrine (Beeker) Leutz. Carl was raised in Monroe and had attended the...
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