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Daily mining gazette obituaries Dennis was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Sharon Lee (Pohjola) Piippo, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. HANCOCK — William L. Sunn, age 67, of Houghton, MI, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2023, and is now resting in the arms of his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on April 21, 1944, in Baraga, the daughter of Richard and Elma (Koskinen) Mayo. Search & Browse Memorials and Obituaries from Daily Mining Gazette on We Remember. Del was born October 19, 1933, in HANCOCK — Donald R. They [] ONTONAGON — Edward William Kangas, 93 years old passed away peacefully at Omega House, Hospice Care, in Houghton, on Dec. She graduated from Highland Park High School and felt the call to help her community as a nurse leading her to MINING GAZETTE ×. Robert was born on September 12, 1944 in Laurium, Michigan to Ed and Mary Lamerand. Barb was born on Feb. Annagret graduated from Calumet High School class of 1950. 26, 2024. Shannon Kilpela. M. Born in Detroit, Michigan on Feb. Carolyn was raised in Copper City and attended Copper City School, then attended Calumet High School. Argentati, 96, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls, MI. She was a homemaker who provided in home childcare for working parents. She was born on September 13, 1926, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Oscar and Wilhelmina (Tapani) Poyhonen. 12, 2024, at 12:55 A. He was born August 7, 1959, in Laurium, a son of the late Harold “Whitey” and Gladys (Kristo) Haralson. She attended St. 11, 1936, the daughter of the late William and Olga (Karna) Niemi. She was born on December 20, 1951 in Ironwood Township, Michigan, the daughter of James and Janet (Olson) Webber. He proudly served in the Army [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Jean, also known as “Jeannie” by those who loved her, had [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Guzek, 82, a resident of Houghton, passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Monday, May 29, 2023. BARAGA — Janine Marie (Niemi) Barrett, age 67 of Baraga, MI passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Dean spent his last thirty years in Calumet, Tamarack location with his partner Sharon Battles and dog Suzy, who he adored. On Oct. Lohela, 91, a resident of Hancock Canal, died Dec. LaRocca Jr. and Lillian I. He was born on October 20, 1958 in Elgin, Illinois a son of the late George Howard and Lois Marie (Thomas) Elgh. 9, 1942, a son of John and Hilja (Maki) Parkinen. Cornelia was a 1957 graduate of LAKE LINDEN — Robert Earl Bessonen, also known as “Bear,” age 67, of Lake Linden, passed away at his home on November 5, 2024. Pelto and Hymini (Katie) Pelto-Dendros. Richard is survived by his wife Janet, son Jordan (Jenifer) of Castle Rock, daughter Miranda (Austin) of Eau Claire, [] DOLLAR BAY — Walter J. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on November 12, 1942. — Carol Plante, born on April 10, 1945, in Detroit, passed away peacefully on Dec. He worked for Coca-Cola in Hancock and then as a Lineman for UPPCO [] MINING GAZETTE ×. He is predeceased by his parents, Eugene W. HOUGHTON — Glenn Ierley died peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, May 16, 2024, at age 71 after a long battle with cancer. Search Obituaries. If you have questions about, or potential corrections to the content, please contact the funeral home directly. She graduated from Dollar Bay High School’s class of 1954 as the valedictorian with perfect attendance K-12. 15, 2025. Laila was born on May 6, 1926 in Liminga, Michigan to the late John Henry Marttila and Alma Evelina Saari Marttila. She received her education degree from MINING GAZETTE ×. Mar 15, 2024. 1, 1933, the son of the late Ephraim and Aileen (Lescelius) Lohela. CALUMET — Daryl Ernest Puuri, 41, a beloved son, nephew, brother, father and grandfather, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Calumet. MOHAWK, MI – Bruce David King passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024. , Chassell, passed away Saturday. Josie was a graduate with the class of 1957 of Divine Savior Holy Angels High [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Carol graduated from Calumet High School and was united in marriage to Gordon Usitalo. Find obituaries from Houghton County and Houghton, Michigan newspapers, including The Daily Mining Gazette. She was 79 years old. (Ylitalo) Marttila. David was born on July 10, 1941, in Hancock, to the late Charles and Beatrice (Joyal) Hebner. He was born on October 1, 1938 in Calumet a son of the late Leo and Kirsti (Karvonen) Pellegrini. Born in 1940 and raised in Calumet, MI, he was a proud Yooper and respected academic. and Gloria (Schutz) Wade. Robert Nara, Alan (Al) Roger Silvola, 56, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1939, in Hancock, to W. Richard was always a very hard worker and loved his family dearly. Jul 31, 2023. Marie, Michigan, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, at the Cedar Cove Assisted Living in Cedarville, Michigan, on January 8, 2024. Jan 11, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1983, in Hancock, MI, to his loving parents Duane and Brenda (Olson) Puuri. In Loving Memory of Carole J. Karl was raised in Houghton and was [] Rosalie May Taucher age 73, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at UP Portage Health System – Marquette, after a battle with cancer. In 2006 [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Carmen was born on January 22, 1953 in Hancock MI. where she had resided for the past two years. 16, 2024 at U. He was a graduate of Lake Linden High School and was a member of the football team. She was known as being the kindest person wherever she went. Local surviving relatives are her daughter, Connie (Mike) Cischke of Houghton; her grandson, Kit (Julie) Cischke of Houghton; and their children Cameron, Olivia [] Anna Margaret Trudell “Annagret” of Calumet, Michigan passed away on Monday January 8, 2024, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital located in Laurium, Michigan. Bill was a graduate of Hancock High School, class of 1951. News. Darlene was born on July 13, 1966 in Soellingen, Germany to William and Carol Anne Langton of Winnipeg, Manitoba, her [] CALUMET — Gloria Jean McKinstry of Calumet, passed away on Feb. He was born on June 17, 1954, in Hancock, the son of the late Tauno and Toini (Wiitala) Kilpela. Jul 30, 2024. 13, 2025, at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Kingsford, Michigan. Search Houghton, Michigan recent obituaries and death notices. Jun 1, 2023. He moved at a young age with his parents to Mohawk, Michigan, where he happily spent the rest of his life. Ilona graduated from Dollar Bay High School in 1957. Jim grew up on a dairy farm in Liminga, milking cows, haymaking, and doing the usual chores that come with running a farm. Cornelia was born on September 27, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to George and Margorie Chichester (Gilkey). CALUMET — Mark E. Papke, 88, a resident of Portage Township passed away Monday, Dec. She [] James (Jim) Belote died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. Judy was raised in Elo and [] LAKE LINDEN — William “Billy” Seppala, 81, of Lake Linden, passed away at Portage Pointe in Hancock on August 21, 2024. Includes correspondence, memorandums, financial GREEN BAY — Lynette Diane Mantta, 70, most recently of Green Bay, passed away Monday, Dec. In 1982, he graduated [] Copper City — Robert Roy Lamerand, 80, a resident of Copper City, Michigan passed away on December 3, 2024 at the UP Health Systems hospital in Marquette, Michigan. P. 5, 1937, in Chassell. He was born on Jan. Mike owned and operated the U. 9, 1961 to parents Michael and Darlene (Robus) Pavloski. 2, 1935, in Jacobsville, a son of Warner and Florence (Karvakko) Jutila. Left to cherish her memory are her three children: CALUMET – Viola (Wertanen) Isaacson-Mendelin, 97, a recent resident of Park Ave. 12, 1930, in Chassell, a daughter of the late Matt and Aliina (Laulumaa) Aho. Don graduated from Jeffers High School in 1972 and earned a Bachelor of [] Klingville — Nancy Paananen, 77, a resident of Klingville passed away Tuesday, Jan. She was with her youngest son Erik and his wife Moira, who also live in Port Huron; Ruby moved there in 2018 to be closer [] Elo — John D. Nov 16, 2024. 31, 2024, at Mission Point of Hancock where she had been a resident patient for over the past year. After high [] DEWITT, MI — Mary Ann L. RIPON, WI — Nicholas “Nick” J. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on July 22, 2023. 13, 1941, to the late Archie and Lempi (Enkkeli) Trudeau. Gloria [] CALUMET — Jonathan Lo “Loey” Butler, 79, a resident of Calumet, MI passed away on Monday June 24, 2024 at U. “Butch” Leu, 83, of Mass City, MI passed away on January 11, 2024 after a lengthy illness at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, MI. Mary Ann was born December 23, 1938 at home in Point Mills, MI in the Upper Peninsula. LeMay. Tom was born September 20, 1947 in Hancock, MI, to the late Oscar S. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a short illness. Hubbell — Raymond Ojala Sr. MARIE, MI — Judith “Judy” Eva Eleanor (Lyytikainen) Hill, age 85, of Sault Ste. Kris worked with his [] 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. 29, 2024, at Turning Brook. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Ellie was known for her bright smile, her wonderful baked goods, her promptness, strength, honesty, tenacity, and independence. Michael was born in Bitburg, Germany on Nov. Rita graduated from Waterford MINING GAZETTE ×. Anita was raised [] SANTA ROSE BEACH, FL – Delilah Mae Hendrickson (who preferred to be called “Del”) died at 4 p. , 66, a resident of Hubbell passed away at his home following a short illness. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Hancock, a son of the late John August and Mabel Senia (Klintti) Kiiskila. John graduated from Sacred Heart High School with the class of 1956. Edward was born on July 12, 1931 to Sam and Aili (Ahola) Kangas [] Hancock — George Edward Houle, 79, former Hancock postmaster, passed away on Thursday (Thanksgiving day), November 28, 2024 at Mission Point of Hancock with family at his side. Ruth was the eldest daughter to Victor and Helen (Kauppila) Koskela. Bertha was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the [] TAPIOLA — Esther J. He grew up in Cloverland Location, where he helped his [] Portage Township — Alice M. Viola grew up in Fulton Location and graduated from Calumet [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Palosaari got her wings and went to walk with the angels. Walter was raised on the family farm on Lake [] CALUMET — Clark L. 8, 2025 at Canal View in Hancock. Bob was born on December 18, 1949 to Phil and Margaret Hannula in, Laurium, MI and graduated from Calumet High School. Around age 4, [] Barbara “Barb” Ross, 98, formerly of Dollar Bay, passed away at Garden View Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Calumet on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by family following a battle with cancer. Hancock — William M. May 30, 2024. She was raised in the UP and SUN CITY, Ariz. , to Rubyanne and Robert “Bob” Belanger. She was born on February 14, 1952, a daughter of Peter Alexander Paulson and R. 5, 2024, at the age of 82 in her home surrounded by loving family. The daughter of Mae and Andrew Dudick, Ellie was born in Allouez on March 30, 1929. Annagret was born on January 6, 1933, in Calumet, Michigan to Wilhelm and Elsa (Kohler) Vogeler. “Bob” Andrews, 86, of Ripley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. She was born July 11, 1956 in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa. She was born on Aug. 10, 2025. Jan 4, 2024. Born on December 9, 1941, in Laurium, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Joseph and June Meneguzzo of Calumet, Michigan. Search by name, date, or location and view funeral home information. EAGLE HARBOR — Cornelia Chichester Carlton of Eagle Harbor, Michigan passed away after a brief illness on January 2, 2024, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium surrounded by family. COLEVILLE, CA — We are saddened to announce the passing of Darryl Douglas Huhta on February 29, 2024. She attended local schools before moving to Detroit where she worked as a waitress. He was buried in the green burial section of the Chassell cemetery on Dec. He was born in Quincy Location — William L. 5 speeded the arrival to the end. His mother, Dorothy Vertin Adams, raised Carl and his four older siblings after his father, Robert Adams, died serving in the [] Baraga — Dianne Marie Sirard, age 80, of Baraga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. She was born on June 18, 1928, in Caspian, MI, the daughter of Daniel and Concettina (Dalessandri) Mongiat. Marie was born in Hancock, on Nov. Gloria was born on Oct. She was the daughter of Frank & Elizabeth (Tiura) Aho. Ciabattari, 90, a former resident of Hancock and Heritage Manor in Houghton passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the D. Carol was born in Copper City on August 16, 1935, to Waino and Anna Kauppila. Doelle High School in 1955. He was born on December 12, 1936, in Hancock a son of the late Leo and Helen (Piggott) Britz. DOLLAR BAY — Gladys E. He served in the MINING GAZETTE ×. He is a graduate of Menomonee Falls High School and the [] LAKE LINDEN, MI — Russell Laurin, age 87, a resident of Lake Linden, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital located in Laurium, Michigan. (Gene) 78, passed away at Omega House in Hancock, MI on November 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. 13, 1937, to Edward and Eleanore (Schaaf) O’Connor and was a graduate of the Hancock High School. He attended school in Jacobsville and Lake Linden. Aug 26, 2024. Hancock — Matthew J. Muschal, age 85, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. As a child Matt moved to Quincy Hill where he was It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Carmen Murphy, “Carmen” on October 13, 2024, at the age of 71. Carol worked as a nurse’s aid and in the laundry room at Canal View. He worked for the Daily Mining Gazette for many years, but in later years he became his father’s caregiver until he passed away. CALUMET — Carol Louise Kangas of Calumet, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, at Canal View–Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. Woodward, age 88, passed away on Jan. For security and privacy reasons, we only accept submissions through a licensed funeral home. Ryan, age 92, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. Glenn’s friends and family were with him in his last hours, in person or calling in, so he left this life embraced in love. Ruth was a member of the Watton Apostolic Lutheran Church [] South Range — Martin A. Born on March 24, 1934, the fifth daughter of Albin J. 7, 2025 in a tragic accident while snowblowing at her home in Chassell. Browse the names, causes of death, survivors and other details of the Find online obituaries in Daily Mining Gazette, a newspaper serving Houghton, Michigan. Clark graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1956. Joe was born in East Jordan, MI to Joseph and Fay (Shepard) Leu on July 3, 1940. He was born on June 23, 1945 in Hancock to the late Robert and June (Koski) Houle and was a 1963 graduate of Hancock High School. He was born on November 15, 1933, in Hancock a son of the late Oscar and Wilhelmina (Tapani) Poyhonen. Barger of White Pine passed away on Jan. He graduated from Hancock High School in 1986. Russell was born to Jim and Adrian (Sarazin)Barger on Nov. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell in 2012. After graduating he took over his dad’s business of Specialty Sales from 1965 [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Gregg was born in Calumet, Michigan, in 1963 to Bruce and Marlene Lammi. 13, 2024, at St. Following [] Coles Creek — Karl J. He was born on May 21,1974, in Oak Lawn, IL, a son of the late Michael and Patricia (Roma) Nyland. LAKE LINDEN — Skyler Fountaine, 30, of Lake Linden, passed away on November 15, 2024. and Debra Fountaine. Lang, 89, of Lake Linden, passed away on January 25, 2021, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. Jon spent most of his working years with [] Hancock Canal — Bertha C. Oct 24, 2024. IRON MOUNTAIN — Thomas John Marttila, a longtime resident of Iron Mountain, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in his home. On September 13, 2024, James Edwin (Jim) Puuri went to be with the Lord. 1, 2025 in Wakefield at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility, he was 87 years old. Gene was born July 7, 1946, in Carlisle, PA. He was born on September 17, 1957, in Dearborn, Michigan, a son of Earl and Eva (Tiri) Bessonen. Daryl was raised in Houghton and attended the Houghton Schools. After graduation she [] GREENVILLE — Pamela Jane Webber, age 72, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Lowell. Find obituaries and death notices of people who died in Houghton County, Michigan, from various sources and dates. Jon was born January 2, 1945 in Laurium, the seventh child of Bertram and Gertrude (Koskela) Butler. He attended Calumet High School and graduated with the class of 1980. Attended Osceola school and [] Hancock — Eugene W. She was born on April 21, Dodgeville — Shirley Niemi formerly of Douglas House Apts and Dodgeville, passed away on Jan. He was born on September 7, 1934, in MINING GAZETTE ×. — On Friday, December 6, 2024, Gregg went on to spend his time with the Lord. Bob was born on May 7, 1938 in Painesdale, a son of John “Jack” and Eileen (Dulong) Andrews. Nov 24, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1936, in Calumet, Michigan, to Elma and William Kargela. MESA, AZ — Tammy Hopf, 56, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital. IRON RIVER — Nelda L. Nov 29, 2024. TUCSON, AZ — Richard Hubbard Warden, (Dick or Rich to friends and family) was born on June 30, 1937, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John and Gladys, joining siblings Ann and the late John Jr. Artie graduated from L’Anse High School in 1960. Sep 11, 2024. Barb was born on March 14, 1926, on a form in Oglivie, Minnesota and moved with her [] LAURIUM — On November 1, 2021, Carolyn G. 3, 1958, in Hancock, a son of the late Toivo and Jean (Walman) Ojala. Pub in Calumet [] LAKE LINDEN — Robert J. Rosalie “Ro” was born on May 27, 1951, in Hancock, to Frank and Rose Marie Taucher. Richard Duane Thyrion, age 59, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024, at the St. If you have a notice from outside the area that should be included here, please instruct the funeral director to email the information to kreport@up. Aug 14, 2024. 2, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton. 6, 2025, at his home in Hancock. A Hancock native, Dennis “Denny” Paskvan was born [] HOUGHTON — Despite getting 22 points from senior guard Isabella Lenz, and having a three-point lead, 51-48, heading into the final 10 minutes, the Michigan Tech Huskies women’s basketball team could not overcome 22 points from the visiting Ferris State Bulldogs over that last stretch as the Huskies fell 70-67 at the SDC Gym Thursday. Barbara [] Hancock — Barbara Ellen Kenny, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. He was born on Dec. Ollila, 86, a resident of the Bluff’s Senior Living Community in Houghton passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness. George is survived by his loving wife, Karen Kargela, and their children: Shelli Kargela, Kurt Kargela [] Chassell – James Gordon Cote was born on November 3, 1944, in Hancock, MI to William and Laura (Pakkala) Cote. He was born in Hancock on Aug. CHASSELL — Josette M. Ely Twp, Mich. George is survived by his loving wife, Karen Kargela, and their children: Shelli Kargela, Kurt Kargela [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Erickson Calumet — Michael Alan Lamb, 67, passed away at his home on January 2, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Browse over 25 obituary indexes, death records, funeral home records, and Collection, 1773-1978, of the business records of the Daily Mining Gazette, a newspaper published daily in Houghton, Michigan. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert Carleton and Blanche Moore. 12, 2024. She was a graduate of Houghton High School in Houghton, MI. Warmington passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. 20, 1963, in Hancock, a son of the late James and Rita (O’Brien) Massie. Mary was born in Ferndale, Michigan on January 29, 1946. On Feb. He was born in Olivia, MN to Howard and Blanche (Kopacek) Kromer. Kotila, 93, a resident of Quincy Location passed away Friday, Jan. Kathy was born on May 9,1948 in Laurium, Michigan to MINING GAZETTE ×. 6, 2025, at the age of 86 years old. She was a 1947 graduate of Houghton High School. Brett AHMEEK — Frederick James Bardo of Ahmeek, Michigan passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 85 in Allendale, Michigan. HANCOCK — Michael Oliver McMullen went to be with Jesus on Jan. in Calumet passed away at the Omega House in Houghton on Monday morning May 16, 2022. Russ graduated from Houghton High School with the [] MASS CITY — Joseph A. Robert graduated from Calumet High School in 1962. 9, 2025 at the Canal View Houghton County. He spent most of his life in the Milwaukee area, attending local schools. Chassell — Jean Kathryn Pyykkonen (formerly Guzek) was born in Hancock, MI, to Rudy and Irja Pyykkonen on June 1st 1947, and made her eventual home in Chassell, MI. Ruska (nee Moore), 85, a resident of Broemer Rd. TAMARACK — Ilona Messner, 84, of Tamarack, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy in Hubbell on March 13, 2024. A heart attack on Oct. 5, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton. 1, 1952, in Osceola, a son of Rudolph A. 22, 2025, at her home at The Bluffs. She was born on October 16, 1963, in Calumet, MI, the daughter of the late Norbert and Janet (Rheault) LaRoux. He was raised in Tamarack City and was a 1977 graduate of Dollar Bay High School. 21, 2024 at Ripon Community Hospital. CALUMET — Vicki Lynn Burrows, preceded in death by fiancé William “Billy” Lehtinen, passed away on August 29, 2023. 20, 2024. Lillian was raised in Hancock and was a graduate [] MINING GAZETTE ×. He loved his hometown of Calumet. on July 19, 2024 at Watercrest Assisted Living in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, with her loving family. 22, 1938, in Chicago, IL, son of Nicholas and Katherine (Marx) Muschal. . He was born June 16, 1932, in Houghton, Michigan to Steven and Amelia (Marzene) Kestner. 2, 1933, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Arvo and Lydia (Moilanen) Pesola. 11, 2024, terminating his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia at age 86. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. 1, 2025, at Canal View – Houghton County where he had been a resident patient for the past six years after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. Apr 22, 2024. 7, 2025, at UP Health Systems – Portage Hospital following a lengthy illness. Maki, 94, a resident of the Hancock Canal passed away Thursday Jan. Mar 9, 2024. She went [] John C. Robert graduated from John A. He was born on March 24, 1947, in Hancock, the son of the late Carl and Sylvia (Leinonen) Ylitalo. He passed away on September 16, 2024, at Corewell Health Grand Rapids- Butterworth Hospital where he had been a patient having had heart surgery a few weeks before. Alice was born May 6, 1936 in Hancock, MI, the daughter of Myrtle (Schaaf) and Edward Beauchamp. Juntunen, 59, a resident of Houghton and formerly of Atlantic Mine, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Mission Pointe of Hancock following a battle with cancer. Shirley [] William “Bill” Lewis was born on Oct. Oct 12, 2024. 21, 2025, at Canal View – Houghton County following a lengthy illness. Jon attended the Calumet Public Schools. He was a Coast Guard Worker and Welder and [] GREEN BAY — Lynette Diane Mantta, 70, most recently of Green Bay, passed away Monday, Dec. Tamarack City — Mary Beth (Paulson) Pomroy, 72, of Tamarack City, passed away on November 19, 2024, at UPHealth System-Portage aftera a short illness. 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. 30, 1947, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys (Piggott) Kautto. Oct 30, 2024. Feb 29, 2024. Dianne graduated from Baraga High School in 1962 and went on to attend secretarial [] L’ANSE — Arthur “Artie” Engel, age 81 of L’Anse, MI passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at Iron River Care Center, Iron River, MI. Tina graduated from Baraga High School in Baraga, Michigan. Houghton County Funeral Homes. Russ was born on May 24, 1936 in Laurium, Michigan to parents Henry and Ethel (Raade) Laurin. Currently, Daryl was working [] He was born on August 24, 1979 in Hancock to Ann Marie (Julio) and the late John P. She lived a life filled MINING GAZETTE ×. DOLLAR BAY — David Lee Hebner, 83, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2024, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. Nancy was raised in Klingville and was a graduate of the Chassell High [] Houghton — Joan M. Oct 1, 2024. Sep 12, 2024. LaMotte had worked for the Daily Mining Gazette, before raising her family. Mike was born in Calumet, Michigan, to the late Barb and Joe Shaltz on November 13, 1954. (Midge) Blakeman of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, Dec. — Richard John Parkinen (”Parkie”), 82, passed away on Monday, Dec. Glenn was born in HOUGHTON — James Wade, 77, a resident of Houghton, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. He is a man that will never be forgotten by those who knew him and loved him. 10, 2025, at his home following an apparent heart attack. [] MINING GAZETTE ×. 16, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton. 22, 2025 at home with his family by his side after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. She attended Saint Cecilia School in Hubbell and graduated from Dollar Bay High [] LIMINGA — Ruth Elaine Johnson, born in Liminga, went to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones at age 95, on Dec. Mar 1, 2024. MINING GAZETTE ×. ATLANTIC MINE — Don W. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 15, 1946, to Cecil King and Vera Opie King. He was born on Feb. He joined the Army National [] Daily Mining Gazette : Obituaries in Houghton, Michigan (MI) - Find online obituaries in Daily Mining Gazette. Feb 28, 2024. Kilpela, 69, resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. Ronald was born on Sept. BLOOMINGTON, Mich. Ignatius Loyola School and [] Delores Marie Lutz, 83, of Kearsarge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 at the Omega House in Houghton with her family by her side. Atlantic Mine — Sheila Ann Coffey, 67, a resident of Atlantic Mine, MI, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at UP Health System-Portage surrounded by family. Darryl was born on August 4th, 1962 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Alan was born November 28, 1956, in Iron River, MI to Alice and Arlen Sunn. Nyland, 50, a resident of Hancock passed away Thursday morning August 22, 2024, from injuries received in an accident. Later, [] DOLLAR BAY — Alice Mae Slusarzyk our “Queen Mum” of Dollar Bay, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. 25, 1942 to Carl and Mary Pohjola. New Allouez — Kathleen Ann Jaaskelainen of New Allouez, Michigan passed away on July 27, 2023 with her family by her side. He was born in Ironwood on Nov. He was born in Hancock, Michigan on October 29, 1955, to Edwin and Ingrid Puuri. 13. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). She is survived by her son, Christoff, daughter, Katrina, daughter in law, Tracy, granddaughter Logan and father of her children Todd. Raymond, graduated from Houghton High School, in 1950, where he MINING GAZETTE ×. Sandra June Banfield Saatio 9h ago. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School in Calumet and then [] GWINN — Kris Haralson, 64, of Gwinn, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home. Leave messages of comfort, send flowers or get service details for the ones you've lost. 12, 1937, in Hurontown, a [] HOUGHTON — Mr. MOHAWK — Dean R. HOUGHTON — James A. GREEN BAY — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Hannula, 74, in Green Bay, WI on October 15, 2024. 9, [] CALUMET — John J. CALUMET — Stanley Rudolph Pelto, age 72, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Friday, Dec. HOUGHTON — Rita Mae Cox of Houghton, Michigan passed away on September 10, 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy in Hubbell, Michigan. 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 June 5, 1938, in Allouez Township, (Keweenaw County) Michigan, to Tauno and Helen (Koivu) [] IRON MOUNTAIN —It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Michael Shaltz of Iron Mountain, Michigan, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Kaz was born on July 22, 1947, in Emsdetten, Germany, to the late Jozef and Jozefa (Kowalska) Pindral. He died on May 14, 2024, leaving us with memories of his favorite stories and sayings, sense of humor, HANCOCK — Lillian E. Obituaries. Tina was born January 3, 1973, in L’Anse, Michigan to Walter Kinnunen and Dorothy (Aho) Kinnunen. She was born on February 4, 1925, to Victor and Anna (Backman) Norgard in Dollar HANCOCK – George Ellis Kargela, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Hancock, Michigan at Canal View. He moved to Ishpeming, then Arizona, [] SWARTZ CREEK — Dennis Paskvan, 80 passed away peacefully in his sleep in Swartz, Creek Michigan on Nov. J. Nov 22, 2024. Following [] Robert W. He graduated from Chassell High School in 1957. January 15, 2025. Korby, age 85, a resident of Mohawk, Michigan passed away on February 26, 1938 at Canal-View located in Hancock, Michigan. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Laurium in 1946. Raymond “Ray” Kestner, age 91, of Grand Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by his family and staff at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2022. Health System Marquette. Rochester Hills — Mary Catherine Smith, age 78, of Rochester Hills, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. He grew up in Florence, graduating in 1969. Tom was born on October 23, 1940, in hamtramck, MI, to the late Teofil and Genevieve (Jakiel) Guzek. Carol loved to play piano and video [] CALUMET — Dean D. She was born in May of 1938 in Trout Creek. She was born Tammy Lou Hopf on December 8, 1967, the third of five children, daughter of Marvin Hopf and Elenore (Brommer) Hopf, in Lake Linden, MI. Shortly after graduating, he [] Category Archives: Obituaries. She was born on May 28, 1939, in the home in Tamarack, a daughter of Pentti and Ellen (Moilanen) Makkonen. Rita was born on October 18, 1961 in Pontiac, Michigan to Ronald Ray Coombs and Cecelia Mae Coombs (Swindell). James enjoyed reading and playing video games. She grew up in MINING GAZETTE ×. It was during her time [] Carol (Kauppila) Usitalo, 89, went home to be with her Savior on November 14, 2024 with her family by her side, following a short illness. He graduated from East Jordan High School in 1958. 22 at his home. He was married to Charmaine Paulson for 50 years. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements. Bob was the youngest of three brothers and both of his parents were deaf. 13, 2024 at the Omega House located in Houghton, Michigan. Marty [] ATLANTIC MINE/HOUGHTON – Anita A. Health System in Marquette, after an almost month-long stay. Carole Jeanne LeMay, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 at the age of 90. Local News Obituaries. 20, 1936, in Baltic, a daughter of the late Lewis and Frances (Stimac) Hamlin. Nick was born on Oct. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel CALUMET — Michael “Ski” Pavloski, age 63, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Friday, Dec. Ro graduated from Hancock High School in 1969. LaRocca (George), October 1997, and [] ELO, MI — Robert Melvin Keippela (Bob), age 86, of Elo, MI and Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette where he had been a resident for the past year. He grew up in Klingville and graduated from Chassell [] ALPENA — Barbara Jean Lindgren, 87, of Alpena passed away Saturday, Dec. Darryl mostly grew up in Onnela, Michigan and was a graduate of the Houghton High School class of 1980. Allen and Bertha Lewis. , February 2007, and Gladys J. Graham Jaehnig/Daily Mining Gazette The Hancock Fire Department responded to a call shortly before noon Tuesday to find the contents of a document destruction truck burning in the city parking lot behind the Northern Mutual Insurance building located on Quincy Street. Dodgeville — Shirley Niemi formerly of Douglas House Apts and Dodgeville, passed away on Jan. net. SAULT STE. He was 76. 21, 2024 at the Omega House in Houghton. Nov 19, 2024. WHITE PINE — Russell J. LaRocca Sr. HOUGHTON — Henrietta LaMotte, a resident of Houghton, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, Mrs. Carol became a Registered Nurse after graduating from West Suburban School of Nursing in Oak Park, Illinois. Feb 17, 2024. John was born on September 19, 1938, in Calumet, Michigan, the third child born to John and Genevieve (Hammes) Elenich. com. She met the love of her life, Paul Hannula and [] LAKE LINDEN — Eleanore “Ellie” Laurie, 95, of Lake Linden, passed away peacefully in Calumet on December 26, 2024. Delores was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and [] Glendale, Ariz. 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. David Kenneth Moyle left us unexpectedly on November 22, 2024, leaving us with broken hearts and priceless memories. 8, 1955, she married Clifford Lindgren. John grew up in Boston Location and was a graduate of [] ATLANTIC MINE — Melvin “Mel” Luokka, 87, a former resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Wednesday, Jan. Aug 11, 2021. She then was a dental assistant for Dr. On December 6, 1952, he was united in marriage to [] The Daily Mining Gazette Obituaries in Houghton, MI Keweenaw Report Obituaries in Houghton, MI Houghton County, MI Obituaries at The Mining Gazette Obituary Index 1869-1917 at the Dick and June Ross Collection; Cornish to Michigan. He graduated from Redford Thurston High School in 1975. Pamela graduated from Ontonagon High School, class of 1970. He later graduated from Hancock High School in 1957 and served in the United [] HANCOCK – George Ellis Kargela, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Hancock, Michigan at Canal View. Mom, Momma, Gram, Great Great, Sissy, Aunt Karen met Jesus peacefully the morning of January 18, 2024, surrounded by her number one priority, her children. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Anton and Eva (Manderfield) Steinmetz. A Life Celebration for family and close friends will be held on February 10, 2024 [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Jim was raised in Houghton and attended St. He was born July 29, 1957 in L’Anse, MI, son of the late Virginia Mae (Schultz) Van Deusen and John Phillip Van Deusen. (Niemi) Leinonen, 88, a resident of the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton, and a former resident of Chassell and South Range, passed away Wednesday morning Jan. He attended Hancock Schools where he played on the boys basketball team. Lindblom, 67, Calumet, MI, died Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI. He was born July 17, 1931, in Pewabic Location, a son of the late Andrew and Florence (Wellems) Kotila. He was born on January 24, 1947, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late James D. Kiiskila, 87, a longtime resident of Dollar Bay passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton. She worked at MINING GAZETTE ×. Shannon Lee White passed away peacefully at his home on October 13, 2024. He learned sign [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Nov 26, 2024. 28, 1968 in Manistique, MI to the late Roger Silvola and Donna (Lazenby) VanTiegham. Carmen graduated from Houghton high school in the class or 1971 and met the love [] Klingville — Judy (Dennis) Kotila, 70, a resident of Klingville, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. Jim spent his early years in L’Anse, [] MINING GAZETTE ×. She was born on August 31, 1952, in L’Anse, MI, a daughter of the late Uno and Ilmi (Syria) Suojanen. He was industrious, innovative, a thinker, a doer and a mentor who maintained a sense of humor throughout his life. Kolehmainen, 76, a longtime resident of Elo, passed away on Thursday, Jan. She spent early days in Trout Creek, Greenland & Trimountain. Dec. Ripley — Robert J. Jan 26, 2024. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay Wisconsin with his family by his side. After graduating she worked as a CNA, [] Portage Township — Darlene Carolyn Blough, 58, passed away on Feb. 29, 1946 in Ionia County, Michigan to Vernon and Paula (Moore) Havens. Kilpela, 97, a former resident of Hancock passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness. 14, 2025, at her home following an apparent heart attack. Barbara Jean Bailey was born on May 23, 1937, to the late Garfield and Camilla (Naneville) Bailey in Hancock, Michigan. Fred was born on September 15, 1938 to James and Taimi Barda. Parkie was born in Laurium, Michigan on Nov. He graduated from Hancock Central High School. Pellegrini, 85, a resident of Calumet passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning May 22, 2024. As a result of his high achievement, he was awarded the Benedict Scholarship to further his education at Michigan Tech for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering. HOUGHTON CANAL — Norman Earl Kromer, 91, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, with family by his side. Houghton – Thomas J. She then attended Suomi College and MINING GAZETTE ×. Bryant. McCormack, 99, a former resident of Dollar Bay passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident for the past eight years. Elaine (Nye) Forget. Lake Linden – Ronald Leroy Jutila, 89, of Lake Linden, passed away at UP Heath System-Portage on Jan. 4, 2024, in Arizona, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Baraga — Dianne Marie Sirard, age 80, of Baraga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. He was born on Nov. She was born on Oct. 24, 1950, Ronald and Laraine Bruehl McMullen who preceded him in death. He served in the US Army as a Sergeant. He was born on March 10, 1938 in Allouez to Robert and Aino (Hill) Korby. Mike was born in Florence on Dec. Hiltunen, 78, a resident of Hancock and former area attorney passed away Wednesday June 15, 2022, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Born on March 10, 1948, in Hancock, John was the son of the late John William and Lilly Anna Maria (Ohman) Kolehmainen. 30, 2024. Massie, 61, a resident of Coles Creek, passed away Friday, Feb. HOUGHTON — Alan C. — Carl Robert Adams passed away November 6, 2024, peacefully at his home in Bloomington, MN. Growing up in Eagle River and Mohawk, she attended school in [] HOUGHTON — Jean I. John was born in Calumet on April 3, 1929, a son of Charles and Stephanie (Kobe) Ryan. Gloria graduated from Ionia High School and trained in a local hospital in Grand Rapids,MI as a nurse’s aide. He graduated from Amundsen High School in Chicago and went on to serve our [] MINING GAZETTE ×. Fire in Hancock. Britz, 87, a resident of Houghton peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, September 9, 2024, following a short illness. HANCOCK — Marie L. BlaneyFuneralHome. He later went on to attend [] CALUMET — Tina Hannula, 51, of Calumet, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at home in Calumet, Michigan. 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Laurium on February 28, 1946. Skyler was born on May 18, 1994, a son of Earl, Jr. Jean passed away peacefully at St. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan a son of Robert and Mary Lamb and grew up in Belaire, Michigan and graduated from Brimley High School in 1974. m. He was born May 29, 1937 in Hancock, MI; son of Oscar and Svea (Kyro) Keippela. He was raised in Menard Location and received his GED from Hancock High School. Born on Dec. He was born on December 4, 1942, a son of Arthur and Mayme Seppala. Ylitalo, 77, a well-known area businessman passed away Thursday, Dec. Carol was born on March 30, 1938, at home in Calumet to Rudolph and Gertrude Strom. 28, 2024, at home after a short battle with cancer. Trudeau of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away in his home on Jan. The family moved to Columbia HOUGHTON — Despite getting 22 points from senior guard Isabella Lenz, and having a three-point lead, 51-48, heading into the final 10 minutes, the Michigan Tech Huskies women’s basketball team could not overcome 22 Keweenaw Report publishes funeral notices and obituaries at no charge, as a public service. and Tyne (Rintala) Stein in Hancock, Michigan. No words will articulate the enormous loss we feel but we [] MINING GAZETTE ×. She was born on December 11, 1924 in Keweenaw Bay, daughter of the late Matt and Amanda (Lepisto) Wertanen. Jan 10, 2025. “Butch” Elenich of Calumet, Michigan passed away on December 15, 2024, at Canal View in Hancock, Michigan. As received from the Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service. He was 73, preceeded in death by his parents James and Phyllis White, his brother Don White, and his nephew Frank White. CALUMET — John R. She was born on December 27, 1940, in Detroit, MI. To view full obituary or send online condolences, please go to www. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the blaze is unknown. HOUGHTON — Marilyn Carole Carlson, 83, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 29, 2024, in Houghton, MI, surrounded by her loving family. Eagle Harbor — George Brett Elgh, 66, a resident of Eagle Harbor passed away at Canal View Houghton County where he had been a patient for the past week. After a short stay in Detroit the family returned home [] HENDERSON, NC — Laila Marttila Evans, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2024. David was born on April 11, 1961 to Donald and Ethel Moyle in Laurium, Michigan, and a very full life was to comeÖ Dave graduated from Calumet High School in 1979. Joan [] PORT HURON — Ruby Ann Louise (Lindahl) Isaacson, 82, of Port Huron, Michigan, a native of Iron River, Michigan, long-term resident of Houghton, peacefully passed away on Jan. She was born in Laurium, MI on July 14, 1957 the daughter of the late Fred and Barbara (Rovano) Niemi. 6, 1942, in Trimountain, to the late Werner and Mildred (Jokela) Kenny. She was born on Dec. SONY DSC. azuqg auavb wkrpw ukouzeod jgm isgjck rfdhbs jdza tyqwu aqa bkhq knjuc ppsuh sed uvgiw