Obituaries
Nancy Savela (Paavilainen)
May 25, 2018
Obituary of Nancy K. Savela Hancock Nancy K. Savela, 70, a former resident of Hancock passed away Friday morning May 25, 2018, at The Light House of Hubbell where she had been a resident patient for the past 6 years. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced...
Ernest Griff
May 23, 2018
Obituary of Ernest Raymond Griff Chassell Ernest R. Griff, 91, passed away at home on May 23, 2018. Ernie was born on October 14, 1926, on a farm near Antigo, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Bessie (Pruha) Griff. After graduating from Antigo High School in 1945 Ernies family moved to Wausau, Wisconsin. In Wausau Ernie worked for a trucking firm...
Edna Caldwell
May 23, 2018
Obituary of Edna Caldwell Houghton Edna Caldwell, 90, a former resident of Houghton, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Lighthouse at Hubbell where she had been a resident for the past 3 years. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes are assisting with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time. To send flowers to the...
Rhonda Wisti
May 19, 2018
Obituary of Rhonda Ann Wisti Chassell Rhonda Ann Wisti passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2018. She was 56 years young. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was beautiful and kind. She was our rock. In lieu of sending flowers or cards, please pet a dog, buy a book for a loved child, feed...
Joseph Moskwa
May 19, 2018
Obituary of Joseph Steven Moskwa Ontonagon Joseph Steven Moskwa of Ontonagon and Red Wing, Minnesota passed peacefully Saturday, May 19 at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, MN following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1929, to Joseph and Sophie (nee Mazurek) in Ontonagon, the oldest son of three siblings, Helen (Drew) and John Moskwa. His youth was spent living...
Teresa Schwanke
May 14, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Teresa Schwanke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Teresa Schwanke, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .
Robert Peterson
May 14, 2018
Obituary of Robert A. Peterson Chassell Robert A. Peterson, 71, a resident of Chassell passed away Monday May 14, 2018, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on February 26, 1947, in Hancock, a son of the late Waino and Mildred (Luusua) Peterson. Robert was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the Doelle School. He...
Theresa Schwanke
May 14, 2018
Obituary of Theresa Ann Schwanke Life Story for Teresa Ann Schwanke In the quiet morning hours on May 14th, 2018, Teresa A. Schwanke, age 58, was carefully shepherded through the last turn of her life on this earth by her loving Savior Jesus Christ. She died at her home at 21920 Peepsock Road, Houghton, MI, with her daughter and husband...
Lillian Tervonen (Siira)
May 10, 2018
Obituary of Lillian Gertrude Tervonen Hurontown Lillian G. Tervonen, 86, a resident of Hurley, WI, and former Hurontown resident passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, WI, where she had been a resident patient for the past two years. She was born on March 10, 1932, in South Range, MI, a...
Ethel Johnson (Hietala)
May 9, 2018
Obituary of Ethel H. Johnson Houghton Ethel H. Johnson, 101, a resident of West South Ave. in Houghton entered her Heavenly Home on May 9, 2018. She was born at the Houghton Canal District on December 11, 1916, a daughter of the late Felix and Hilda (Lehto) Hietala. She was the youngest of their seven children. Ethel attended the Houghton...
Randall Nottke
May 8, 2018
Obituary of Randy Nottke Coles Creek Randall A. Nottke, 60, a resident of Coles Creek, passed away suddenly at homeTuesdaymorning May 8, 2018. He was born on September 20, 1957, in Elmhurst, IL, a son of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Wilewski) Nottke. Randy was raised in Elmhurst and was a graduate of Schaumburg High School with the class of...
Jay Stevens
May 6, 2018
Obituary of Jay Henry Stevens Painesdale Jay Henry Stevens, 19, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on May 19, 1998, in Marquette to Jay A. Stevens and Lisa DeRosier. At 2lbs 2.4 oz, a fighter, Jay came into the world and always excelled at what ever he did. He was...
Lorraine Doskey (Andrzejeski)
Apr 30, 2018
Obituary of Lorraine Marie Doskey Lorraine M. Doskey, 98, resident of Houghton passed away after a brief illness on Monday afternoon, April 30, 2018, at the Omega House.Lorraine was born on August 14, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Frank Andrzejewski and Henrietta Dybowski. She married Vincent P. Doskey at St. Wenceslaus Church in Chicago, IL on July 7, 1945. Lorraine...
John Sederholm
Apr 28, 2018
Obituary of John Garfield Sederholm Atlantic Mine John G. Sederholm, 59, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Saturday evening April 28, 2018, at the UP Health – Marquette Hospital following a short illness. He was born on April 13, 1959, in Hancock, MI, a son of Jean (Smith) Sederholm and the late John L. Sederholm. John was raised in...
Dorothy Ranta (Bradshaw)
Apr 22, 2018
Obituary of Dorothy Marie Ranta Houghton Canal Dorothy M. Ranta, 87, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Sunday morning April 22, 2018, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. Dorothy was born on April 11, 1931, to Charles and Marie (Ruohonen) Bradshaw. On August 28,...
Flora Chronowski
Apr 18, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Flora Chronowski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Flora Chronowski, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .
Flora Chronowski
Apr 17, 2018
Obituary of Flora Chronowski Hancock Flora Chronowski, 88, a former resident of the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton passed away Tuesday evening April 17, 2018, at the Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock where she had been residing for the past five years. She was born on July 15, 1929, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late...
Patricia Isakson
Apr 16, 2018
Obituary of Patricia Ann Isakson ChassellPatricia Isakson, 87, a resident of South Entry Lane, Chassell, passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, April 16, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1930, in Detroit, Mi, a daughter of the late Justin and Esther (Dahl) Driscoll. Pat was a graduate of St. Marys of Redford High...
Terry Hongisto
Apr 13, 2018
Obituary of Terry Ann Hongisto Calumet Terry A. Ruohonen-Hongisto, 67, a resident of Calumet, passed away Friday morning April 13, 2018, at home following a short illness. She was born on May 29, 1950, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Peter and Barbara (Patana) Ruohonen. Terry attended the Stanton Township Schools and graduated from Houghton High School. Terry had...
Terry Honisto
Apr 13, 2018
Obituary of Terry Ann Honisto Calumet Terry A. Ruohonen-Hongisto, 67, a resident of Calumet, passed away Friday morning April 13, 2018, at home following a short illness. She was born on May 29, 1950, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Peter and Barbara (Patana) Ruohonen.Terry attended the Stanton Township Schools and graduated from Houghton High School. Terry had resided...


