Obituaries

May 25, 2025

Tapiola

Alex (Adam) David Paavola, 39, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Alex was born on January 30th, 1986, in Hancock, MI to David H. and Catherine L. Paavola of Elo, MI. His brother and playmate, Morgan Paavola came 2 ½ years later.

As a young child, Alex...

May 24, 2025

Tapiola

Kenneth Wayne Kommes, 67, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on May 24th, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette.

He was born January 28, 1958. in Hancock, Michigan to the late Waino and Lorraine (Tuohimaa) Kommes. After graduating from Houghton High School, Ken spent several years in New Hampshire and Louisiana working as...

May 22, 2025

Houghton

In Loving Memory of Gregory (Greg, Greggie) Lee Morin, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother,

Uncle, & Friend

Gregory (Greg, Greggie) Lee Morin, 55 of Houghton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on

Thursday, May 22, 2025, due to an extended illness.

Greg was born on November 28, 1969, to...

May 20, 2025

Houghton

Riley Ashton Herlevich, 22, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2025, at the UP Health System - Marquette Hospital following a short illness.

Riley was born on March 14, 2003, in Huntington, WV, the son of Jon and Cheryl (Bredekamp) Herlevich of Atlantic Mine. He was a graduate of Peters Township High...

May 19, 2025

Tapiola

Dennis C. Heikkila, 76, a resident of Tapiola, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette Hospital with his loving wife of 29 years and his children by his side.

He was born on March 29, 1949, in Hancock, a son of the late John and Ida (Myllyla) Heikkila. Dennis...

May 18, 2025

Houghton

Mary Eade Erva, 85, passed away Sunday May 18, 2025, at Canal View -- Houghton County in Hancock where she had been a resident patient.

Mary was born in Hancock, the daughter of E. Raymond and Catherine (Brinkman) Eade on August 17, 1939.

Mary attended the St. Joseph St. Patrick School in...

May 15, 2025

Twin Lakes

In memory of Mary Esther Kieranen, 64, a resident of Twin Lakes (Toivola, Michigan), who died unexpectedly at home early Thursday morning, May 15, 2025.

Mary was born March 24, 1961, as the daughter of Benhart and Esther Kieranen of Mass, Michigan. After her family moved to Twin Lakes a few years later,...

May 11, 2025

Houghton

Carol Jean Benaglio, 86, of Houghton, passed away peacefully on May 11th 2025 at the Portage Pointe Nursing Home in Hancock, MI where she had been a resident for the past 2 ½ years.

Carol was born December 24, 1938 in Ishpeming, the daughter of Edgar and Gladys Curtis of Negaunee. She was a...

May 9, 2025

Obenhoff

Lillian Gloria  (Riutta) (Erickson) Hermanson

Reached her heavenly home on May 9 at the age of 86. Lillian was born on June 4, 1938, to Hilda (Anderson) and Eino Riutta in Hancock Michigan.

Lillian was a graduate of Hancock High School, lived in Ann Arbor, Farmington, and Commerce Township Michigan. She moved...

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...