Daily mining gazette obituaries. Palosaari got her wings and went to walk with the angels.

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