Obituaries

Harriet Ozanich (Bruso)

Harriet Ozanich (Bruso)

Jan 21, 2016

Obituary of Harriet Irene Ozanich Mesa, AZ/South Range, MIHarriet I. Ozanich, 91, a resident of Mesa, AZ and former South Range resident passed away peacefully Thursday January 21, 2016 in Mesa, AZ.She was born on March 2, 1924, in Trimountain, MI, a daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (Turala) Bruso. She was raised in Winona and Twin Lakes and...

Helen Spear

Helen Spear

Jan 20, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Spear. 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 Helen Spear, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .

William Chapin

William Chapin

Jan 19, 2016

Obituary of William Charles Chapin HancockWilliam Charles 'Skip' Chapin, 57, from Hancock, MI passed January 19, 2016 peacefully in his sleep. William was born September 6, 1958 to Robert Wheeler Chapin II and Hazel Viola (Sable) Chapin in Trenton, MI.William moved to the U.P. as a young child with his foster parents to Pelkie, MI where they had a dairy...

Roland Burgan

Roland Burgan

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary of Roland Bruce Burgan HancockRoland Bruce Burgan of Hancock died on January 14, 2016 of esophageal cancer.He was born in Laurium on January 30, 1939 to George and Irma (Karhu) Burgan. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1956 and attended Michigan Technological University studying electrical engineering.He joined the Air Force in 1961. Upon the death of his father...

Russell DeForge

Russell DeForge

Jan 14, 2016

Obituary of Russell Charles DeForge South RangeRussell C. DeForge, 73, a long time resident of South Range, passed away Thursday January 14, 2016, at the UP Health - Portage, with his family by his side, following his four year battle with cancer. He was born on September 18, 1942, in Trimountain, son of the late Albert and Rose (Katalin) DeForge....

Gertrude Fallon

Gertrude Fallon

Jan 10, 2016

Obituary of Gertrude Evelyn Fallon Hancock Gertrude Fallon, 75, a lifelong resident of Hancock peacefully passed away Sunday January 10, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 29, 1940, in Beacon Hill, a daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (LePine) Virtanen. Gert was raised in Tapiola and attended the...

Christopher Houchin

Christopher Houchin

Jan 5, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Christopher Houchin. 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 Christopher Houchin, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .

Richard Madison

Richard Madison

Dec 28, 2015

Obituary of Richard James Madison Houghton Richard J. Madison, 83, a resident of the Bluffs Senior Living Community passed away Monday December 28, 2015, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on August 21, 1932, in St. Ignace, MI, a son of the late Burton and Margaret (Schlehuber) Madison. Richard was a graduate of the St. Ignace High...

John Kaspala

John Kaspala

Dec 24, 2015

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John Kaspala

John Kaspala

Dec 23, 2015

Obituary of John H. Kaspala ChassellJohn H. Kaspala, 78, a resident of Chassell, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2015, at the UP Health - Portage.He was born on October 14, 1937, in Chassell, a son of the late Henry and Erma (Lehto) Kaspala. John was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the class of 1955.After high school, Mr....

Raymond Luoto

Raymond Luoto

Dec 22, 2015

Obituary of Raymond L. "Rayka" Luoto Painesdale Raymond L. Rayka Luoto, 96, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Tuesday evening December 22, 2015, at his home. He was born on September 23, 1919, in Painesdale, MI, a son of the late George and Mary (Sivonen) Luoto. As a child, he attended the Jeffers Schools. Rayka worked for the White Pine...

Gladys Kautto (Piggott)

Gladys Kautto (Piggott)

Dec 21, 2015

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Stephen Nicholls

Stephen Nicholls

Dec 14, 2015

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Mercedes Luoma (Gougeon)

Mercedes Luoma (Gougeon)

Dec 9, 2015

Obituary of Mercedes Mary Luoma Liminga/Houghton Mercedes M. Luoma, 89, a former resident of Liminga and Houghton passed away Wednesday morning December 9, 2015, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 21, 1926, in Baltic, MI, a daughter of the late William and Elsie (Destrampe) Gougeon. As a child,...

David Gaffney

David Gaffney

Dec 7, 2015

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Robert Counley

Robert Counley

Dec 5, 2015

Obituary of Robert Allan Counley Atlantic Mine, Robert A. Counley, 63, a resident of Atlantic Mine passed away Saturday December 5, 2015, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 7, 1952, in McHenry, IL, a son of the late Wilbur and Frances (Smith) Counley. Bob was a graduate of the McHenry High School and received...

Olga Seppanen

Olga Seppanen

Dec 2, 2015

Obituary of Olga Amelia Seppanen Houghton Olga A. Seppanen, 91, a former resident of Houghton passed away Wednesday afternoon December 2, 2015, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past year. She was born on June 8, 1924, in Pilgrim Location, a daughter of the late Rhyno and Ida...

Betty Mattila

Betty Mattila

Nov 26, 2015

Obituary of Betty Jeanne Mattila Painesdale Betty (Robert) Mattila, 71, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Thursday evening November 26, 2015, at the UP Health Systems - Portage following a short illness. She was born on July 29, 1944, in Trimountain, a daughter of the late Alva Babe and Verna (Linna) Smith. Betty was raised in Painesdale and was a...

Larry Falstad

Larry Falstad

Nov 23, 2015

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William Longacre

William Longacre

Nov 18, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for William Longacre. 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 William Longacre, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store .