Obituaries

Anita May Laich

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....

Ray W. Mcclellan

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:...

Ann Ellen Anderson

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....

Julie Arlene Schneider

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...

Margaret H. Pender

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....

Zachary A. Saari

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...

Nancy Dionne

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...

Linda M. Kuusisto

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...

Harry Sam Suojanen

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...

Janet Buckman

Feb 28, 2025

Hurontown

Janet Buckman, 57, a former resident of Hurontown, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Mission Pointe in Hancock, where she was a resident patient.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Crematin Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Jennifer Ann Depuydt-Saari

Feb 27, 2025

Hancock

Jennifer A. DePuydt-Saari, 50, a resident of Hancock passed away Thursday February 27, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness.

Jennifer was born on September 29, 1974, in Marquette, to John and Cheryl (Dorais) DePuydt. She was raised in Houghton and graduated from the Houghton High School with the class...

Harold J. Seppala

Feb 24, 2025

Houghton

Harold (Hal) Seppala, 88, of Houghton died at Portage Pointe in Hancock, MI on

February 24, 2025.

Hal was born to Arthur and Mayme (Hendrickson) Seppala in Chicago in 1936. The

family moved to Chassell where Hal graduated in 1954. He attended Michigan Tech

graduating in 1959 as...

Shawn M. Nakkula

Feb 22, 2025

Hancock

Shawn Matthew Nakkula, 51, a resident of Hancock, passed away Saturday, February 22nd at home with his beloved wife Jennifer. Shawn died of symptoms related to kidney failure associated with a long history of diabetes. A memorial service will be held at Memorial Chapel in Hancock at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 2nd. A visitation with family...

Jerry Maatta

Feb 21, 2025

Rockledge, FL

A graveside service for Jerry D. Maatta, 80, former resident of Toivola, MI, who last resided in Rockledge, FL, passed away February 21, 2025, will be held on August 6th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Toivola Cemetery.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting...

Lowell J. Bowden

Feb 19, 2025

Trimountain

Lowell J. Bowden, 93, a resident of Trimountain, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the UP-Health System – Portage Hospital.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

Michael A. Macino

Feb 15, 2025

Redridge

Michael Macino, 75, a resident of Redridge, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike fell in love with the UP and retired here. He made many friends and was an active member of the community.

To send condolences to Michael's family please visit www.memorialchapel.net

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Agnes "Dolly" Karkkainen

Feb 14, 2025

Freda

Agnes "Dolly" Karkkainen, 96 a former resident of Freda and the Arbor Green Senior Living Community passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Canal View - Houghton County where she had been a resident patient for the past six years.

She was born on October 19, 1928, in Beacon Hill, MI, a daughter of...

Shannon Maria Kilpela

Feb 14, 2025

Dollar Bay

Shannon Maria Kilpela, 61, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on March 28, 1963, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Robert and Maria (Storm) Sturos. Shannon was raised in Laurium and was a graduate of the Calumet High...

Ronald Olaf Saari Jr.

Feb 9, 2025

Baltic

Ronald O. Saari Jr., 65, a resident of Baltic passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home from an apparent heart attack.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Esther Joan Juntunen

Feb 8, 2025

Tapiola

Esther J. Juntunen, 91, a resident of Tapiola passed away with family by her side at Our Lady of Mercy Convalescent Home in Hubbell where she had been a resident patient for the past 2 years.

She was born on August 2, 1933, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Arvo and Lydia (Moilanen)...