Obituaries

Dec 25, 2024

Bloomington, IN

David Robert Jalkanen (78) died on December 25, 2024, after complications from a fall. He was born on June 17, 1946, and is remembered for a life filled with love, kindness and service to others.

David was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Kathryn Rothwell Nault; parents Arvo John...

Dec 23, 2024

Portage Township

Alice M. Papke, 88, a resident of Portage Township passed away Monday December 23, 2024, at Canal View –Houghton County where she had been a resident patient.

She was born on October 20, 1936, in Baltic, MI, a daughter of the late Lewis and Frances (Stimac) Hamlin. She attended St. Ignatius Loyola School...

Dec 22, 2024

Hancock

William M. Lohela, 91, a resident of Hancock Canal, died December 22 at his home.

He was born in Hancock on August 1, 1933, the son of the late Ephraim and Aileen (Lescelius) Lohela. Bill was a graduate of Hancock High School, class of 1951.

Upon graduation, he worked locally until joining...

Dec 20, 2024

Ruth Elaine Johnson, born in Liminga, Michigan, went to be with the Lord surrounded by loved

ones at age 95 on December 20 th , 2024. Ruth was the eldest daughter to Victor and Helen

(Kauppila) Koskela. She was a 1947 graduate of Houghton High School.

Ruth was a member of the Watton...

Dec 19, 2024

Hancock

John C. Ylitalo, 77, a well-known area businessman passed away Thursday December 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by family following a battle with cancer.

He was born on March 24, 1947, in Hancock, the son of the late Carl and Sylvia (Leinonen) Ylitalo. John grew up in Boston Location and was a graduate...

Dec 15, 2024

South Range

David Karl Autio ,63, died unexpectedly in his home in South Range on December 15th,

2024 from a heart attack.

David graduated from Jeffers in 1980. He was an accomplished artist, member of the

national guard and motorcycle enthusiast. He also doubled as call-in radio personality

Random...

Dec 10, 2024

South Range

Martin A. Steinmetz, 86, a resident of South Range, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday,

December 10, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton, MI with his family by his side.

He was born on November 15, 1938, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Anton and Eva

...

Dec 9, 2024

Painesdale

Victoria Juopperi, a resident of Painesdale, passed away at her home in November 2024.

A Private graveside service will be held for Victoria in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range.

She was born on May 5, 1950, in Hancock a daughter of the late Vaito and Ethel (Kyllonen) Juopperi.  Victoria was...

Dec 8, 2024

Hubbell

Raymond Ojala Sr., 66, a resident of Hubbell passed away at his home following a short illness.

He was born on January 3, 1958, in Hancock, a son of the late Toivo and Jean (Walman) Ojala. He was raised in Menard Location and received his GED from Hancock High School.

On February...

Dec 2, 2024

Freeland, MI

Susan Irene Wisniewski Christensen, aged 51, of Freeland, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends on December 2, 2024 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI.

Born in L'Anse, MI, Susan was the cherished daughter of Stefan and Marsha (Luusua) Wisniewski. Raised in Painesdale, MI Susan is...

Dec 2, 2024

Houghton

Kristin G. Delpierre, 65, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Kristin was born on August 31, 1959, in LaGrange, Illinois, to Willard and Edith (Kuehn) Johnson. She was raised in Lombard, Il and graduated from Montini Catholic School with the...

Nov 26, 2024

Highway Location

Josephine "Linda" Halley, 83, a resident of Highway Location, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Canal View -- Houghton County with her family by her side.

A complete obituary will be released at a later time

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the...

Nov 24, 2024

Hancock

Ray Poyhonen, 91, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday November 24, 2024, at the Canal View -- Houghton County where he was a resident patient.

He was born on November 15, 1933, in Hancock a son of the late Oscar and Wilhelmina (Tapani) Poyhonen. Ray was raised in Hancock and a graduate of...

Nov 22, 2024

Hurontown

Kenlyn Crane, 84, passed away at the Omega House, on Friday, November 22 nd 2024.

Kenlyn was born on February 8, 1940 in Daggett, Michigan to Kenneth and Sarah (Thoune) Rivard.

She grew up on dairy farm in Daggett, where daily, long hours harvesting milk, caring for multiple types of animals, and...

Nov 21, 2024

Dollar Bay

David Lee Hebner, 83, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2024, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium.

David was born on July 10, 1941, in Hancock, to the late Charles and Beatrice (Joyal) Hebner. He was raised in Dollar Bay and graduated from the Dollar Bay High School with...

Nov 16, 2024

Hancock

Marie L. Morrison, 96, a resident of Hancock passed away Saturday November 16, 2024, at the UP Health Systems – Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted.

She was born on April 13, 1928, in Taylorville, IL, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Lucinda (Connerly) Wright. Marie was raised in Taylorville, IL and was...

Nov 16, 2024

Painesdale

Kazimier "Kaz" Pindral, 77, a resident of Painesdale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at MediLodge of Clare, MI with his loving daughter Shannon and Son-in-law Rob by his side.

Kaz was born on July 22, 1947, in Emsdetten, Germany, to the late Jozef and Jozefa (Kowalska) Pindral. Around age 4, the...

Nov 12, 2024

Swartz Creek, MI

Dennis Paskvan, 80 passed away peacefully in his sleep in Swartz, Creek

Michigan on Nov 12, 2024 . Dennis was a beloved husband, father,

grandfather and great grandfather. He is a man that will never be forgotten

by those who knew him and loved him.

A...

Nov 12, 2024

Pasco, WA

Verna Delores (Eilola) Lampinen of Pasco, WA, was born February 26 th , 1938 in Hancock, Michigan, to Jacob and Gertrude Eilola. She passed peacefully from this life to eternity on November 12 th , 2024 at the age of 86, at the Tri-Cities Retirement Inn, in Pasco, WA where she had resided for the...

Nov 12, 2024

Hancock, MI

Barbara A. Hoy, 83, a former longtime resident of Greenville, MI, peacefully passed away on

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Canal View in Hancock, MI.

Barb was born in Belding, MI, on February 19, 1941, to Lawrence and Luella (Rittersdorf) Heether. Upon graduation from

Belding High School, Barb attended...