Obituaries

May 6, 2025

Baltic,

Edward "E." Paavola, 72, a resident of Baltic, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Canal View - Houghton County, where he had been a resident patient.

He was born on December 23, 1952, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Robert and Dolores (Onkalo) Paavola. Ed was raised in Baltic Location and...

Apr 30, 2025

Chassell

Tracy A. Schmaltz, 63, a resident of Chassell, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Convalescent Home in Hubbell.

A Memorial Service for Tracy will be held at 12 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell with Rev. Soren Schmidt to officiate.

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Apr 24, 2025

Houghton Canal

Mary Anne Lexson, 89, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Thursday April 24, 2025, at the UP-Health System - Marquette Hospital.

She was born on March 26, 1936, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late William and Sara (Knuutila) White. Mary Anne was raised in Dollar Bay and attended the...

Apr 17, 2025

South Range

Marjorie L. Mattila, 96, a former resident of South Range, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a lengthy illness.

Marjorie Mattila was born on July 31, 1928, to Agda and Arthur Aho in Hancock, Michigan. She grew up in Boston Location and attended...

Apr 15, 2025

Oskar

Eunice J. Sten, 81, a resident of Oskar, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

She was born on September 8, 1943, in Trimountain, MI a daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Narhi) Paavola. Eunice was raised in Tapiola and attended the John A. Doelle School.

Eunice had...

Apr 13, 2025

Dollar Bay

Rosalie Ann Treadeau, 83, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 13, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 17, 1941, in Marquette, MI, a daughter of the late Bernard and Joan (Matte) Coughlin. Rosalie was raised in...

Apr 10, 2025

Hancock

Ruth E. Kyllonen, 86, a resident of Hancock, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Canal View -- Houghton County where she had been a resident patient.

She was born on April 21, 1938, in Oskar, MI a daughter of the late Walfred and Amelia (Biilikangas) Ylitalo. As a child, she moved with her...

Apr 8, 2025

Hancock Canal

E. Christina Wilbur, 86, a resident of the Hancock Canal passed away Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Aspirus – Keweenaw Hospital.

She was born on June 10, 1938, in Aruba, a daughter of the late Karl and Marianne (Talen) Hoglund. Stina resided in Aruba until attending Russell Sage College in Tory, NY....

Apr 5, 2025

Houghton

Rudolph M. Babich, 91, a former resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Canal View – Houghton County, where he had been a resident patient for the past month.

A private graveside blessing with military honor will be held later this year in the ForestHill Cemetery....

Mar 27, 2025

Covington,

Laura J. Mayra, 46, a resident of Covington and former Hancock and Calumet resident, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Medilodge of Munising, following a battle with cancer.

A private family service for Laura was held at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel, and a spring burial will...

Mar 19, 2025

Donken

Theresa M. Chobanian, aged 65, passed peacefully on March 19th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Theresa was born on July 1, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI to Robert and Rachel Bramble. She married the love of her life, Thomas, on October 16th, 1983. They had 5 children together with...

Mar 16, 2025

Hancock

We are sad to share the news of the passing of Anita May (Weinkauf) Laich on March 16, 2025, at Woodland Haven of Canal View - Houghton County, where she was a resident patient for the past five years.

Anita was born on April 22, 1938, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Elmer and Genevieve Weinkauf....

Mar 15, 2025

Houghton

Ray William McClellan passed away peacefully on March 15th surrounded by family.

Ray was born January 24th,1935, in Avoca, Michigan, to Maurice and Merle (Meddaugh) McClellan.

In 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Johnston. The couple spent 70 years together.

Ray is survived by his wife Norma, daughter-in-law:...

Mar 12, 2025

South Range

Ann Anderson, age 93, a resident of Canal View and formerly of South Range, passed away on Wednesday, March 12th at UP Health System-Portage in Hancock with her loving family by her side.

Ann was born on April 7, 1931, in Bessemer, Michigan, to Steve and Helen (Cristoff) Petcoff. Ann graduated from A.D....

Mar 8, 2025

Chassell

Julie A. Schneider, 63, a long-term resident of Chassell, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her home.

Julie was born on June 24, 1961 in Farmington, Michigan. Julie was the daughter of her late parents Arthur and Arlene (Fedelem) Schneider. Julie was raised in Port Huron, Michigan. In 1979, Julie graduated from...

Mar 8, 2025

Ontonagon

Margaret H. "Maggie" Pender, 86, a former resident of Ontonagon, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Canal View -- Houghton County, where she had been a resident patient for the past seven years.

She was born on December 22, 1938, in Ontonagon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Wesamaki) Harris....

Mar 8, 2025

Manitowoc, WI

Zachary A. Saari, 29, a resident of Manitowoc, WI and former Mohawk resident, passed away at his home in Manitowoc on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

He was born on November 21, 1995, in Hancock, MI, a son of Arthur and Ann Marie "Annie"(Kyllonen) Saari.  Zach was raised in Champion and attended the Aspen...

Mar 3, 2025

Dollar Bay

Nancy Marie Dionne, 87, of Dollar Bay, MI passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at U.P. Health System - Portage, Hancock, MI.  She was born in Hancock, MI on November 8, 1937 to the late James and Sigrid (Kling) Gaspardo. Nancy graduated from Hancock High School in 1955. She went on to attend Suomi...

Mar 1, 2025

Sacramento, CA

Friends and family are invited to a graveside service honoring the life of Linda Tapio Kuusisto, who passed away earlier this year in Sacramento, California, on Friday, July 11, 2025 – 11 AM, in the Jacobsville Cemetery

A picnic will immediately follow at White City Park in Jacobsville.

Friends and family...

Feb 28, 2025

Elo

Harry Sam Suojanen Sr. was released from his dementia hell on Friday, February 28, 2025.

He was born on August 14, 1937, in Elo, MI, to Sam and Alma (Holappa) Suojanen.

On April 21, 1956, he wed Marcella Agnes Grandchamp.  Together they had raised four children: Betty, Barbara, Harry "Butch" Jr., and...