Obituaries

Irene Forsell (Taskila)

Irene Forsell (Taskila)

Jan 4, 2018

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Ellen Laitinen

Ellen Laitinen

Jan 2, 2018

Obituary of Ellen Christine Laitinen HoughtonEllen C. Laitinen, 88, a resident of the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 2, 1929, in South Range, MI, a daughter of the late Albin and Katri (Pyykkonen) Laitinen. Ellen was a graduate of the Jeffers High School. Ms....

Effie Hallstrom (Simonson)

Effie Hallstrom (Simonson)

Dec 31, 2017

Hancock Effie V. Hallstrom, 102, passed away peacefully at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she was a resident for six months. She was born on October 26, 1915, in Hancock, the daughter of August and Sandra Simonson. On May 30, 1938, she was married to Matt Hallstrom of Chatham, Michigan where she resided for 60 years....

Patricia Kinnee (Pamanet)

Patricia Kinnee (Pamanet)

Dec 31, 2017

Obituary of Patricia M Kinnee Pelkie Patricia M. Kinnee, 80, a former resident of Pelkie passed away Sunday evening December 31, 2017, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born on February 9, 1937, in Keshena, WI, a daughter of the late Louis and Bertha...

Gary Worrall

Gary Worrall

Dec 30, 2017

Obituary of Gary Worrall Chassell Gary Lee Worrall, 75, of Chassell, man of God & Barbs best friend & husband, died on Dec. 30 at UPHS-Marquette, where he was air-lifted after suffering a massive stroke on Dec. 22. He was born to Hazel (Epkey) & Richard Worrall in St. Johns on August 26, 1942. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson...

Dorothy Lampinen (Pyykkonen)

Dorothy Lampinen (Pyykkonen)

Dec 28, 2017

Obituary of Dorothy Katherine Lampinen Coburntown Dorothy Katherine Lampinen, 88, of Coburntown passed away December 28, 2017, and is now together with her late husband of 65 years, William Werner Lampinen in heaven. Dorothy was born in Paavola to parents David and Albina Pyykkonen. Dorothy is survived by Susan (Keith) Williams. She is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews....

Barbara Voltz (Stahl)

Barbara Voltz (Stahl)

Dec 24, 2017

Obituary of Barbara June Voltz Houghton Barbara J. Voltz, 85, a resident of the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton and former Pelkie resident passed away Sunday morning December 24, 2017, at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on June 22, 1932, in Evanston, IL, a daughter of the late Celsus and Lucille (Knauf) Stahl. She was a...

Roberta "Bobbie" Trathen (McAllister)

Roberta "Bobbie" Trathen (McAllister)

Dec 22, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Roberta "Bobbie" Trathen (McAllister). 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 Roberta "Bobbie" Trathen (McAllister), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .

Lina Hogback

Lina Hogback

Dec 14, 2017

Obituary of Lina Karina Hogback Chassell Lina Katrina Hogback, age 97, a resident of the Medora House at Portage Pointe passed away December 14, 2017. She had also lived at Arbor Green & Heritage Manor in Houghton as well as in Chassell for most of her life. She was born May 9, 1920, the daughter of John and Kate(Jaskari) Makela....

Kathryn Teter

Kathryn Teter

Dec 13, 2017

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Margaret Gasperich

Margaret Gasperich

Dec 12, 2017

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Iya Erickson (Erickson)

Iya Erickson (Erickson)

Dec 11, 2017

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Kai Erickson

Kai Erickson

Dec 11, 2017

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Arne Heikkinen

Arne Heikkinen

Dec 10, 2017

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Henry Peters

Henry Peters

Dec 6, 2017

Obituary of Henry Winston Peters Ewen Henry W. Peters, 76, a resident of Ewen, passed away Wednesday morning December 6, 2017, at the Omega House in Houghton, MI, following a lengthy illness. As requested no service will be held. To send condolences to Henrys family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock have been assisting...

Arne Heikkinen

Arne Heikkinen

Dec 6, 2017

Obituary of Arne Edsel Heikkinen Askel Arne E. Heikkinen, 83, a resident of Askel passed away Wednesday morning December 6, 2017, at UP Health – Portage Hospital in Hancock following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 10, 1933, in Askel, a son of the late John and Mamie (Onkalo) Heikkinen. Mr. Heikkinen attended the Doelle School. He then...

Jessica Zerbst (Zerbst)

Jessica Zerbst (Zerbst)

Dec 3, 2017

Obituary of Jessica Joan Zerbst Madison, WI Jessica Joan Zerbst of Madison, Wisconsin, formerly of Dollar Bay, Michigan succumbed to illness and medical complications on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 after a two-week fight in the University of Wisconsin- Madison Hospital ICU. For anyone who knew Jessica, she was one never to yield to any challenges in her life. She lived...

Rachel Wenberg (Hale)

Rachel Wenberg (Hale)

Nov 29, 2017

Obituary of Rachel Gertrude Wenberg Houghton Rachel G. Wenberg, 100, a former resident of Houghton passed away Wednesday evening November 29, 2017, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a resident for the past four years. Rachel was born in Chassell, MI, on March 9, 1917, to George and Mary (Cook) Hale. She was...

Evelyn Williamson

Evelyn Williamson

Nov 25, 2017

Obituary of Evelyn Mae Williamson Chassell Evelyn Mae Williamson, five month old daughter of Blaise and Alexis (Erickson) Williamson passed away Saturday evening November 25, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 1, 2017, in Hancock. Evelyn was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock. Surviving are: Her parents: Blaise and Lexi Williamson of...

William Lampinen

William Lampinen

Nov 17, 2017

Obituary of William W. Lampinen Coburntown William W. Lampinen, 95, a resident of Coburntown, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017, at UP Health Marquette Hospital following a short illness. He was born on August 16, 1922, in Atlantic Mine, a son of the late Werner and Amanda (Holappa) Lampinen. Bill was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the...