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[email protected]. HOUGHTON — Former colleagues of Ray Kestner credited the longtime Houghton city manager with revitalizing Houghton in the years after the local mining industry collapsed. Kestner, who served as director of public works, and for most of his 26 years with Houghton, city manager, died last week in Grand …Aug 9, 2023 · Obituaries. Aug 9, 2023. 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. Jean passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on July 22, 2023. Jean, also known as “Jeannie” by those who loved her, had been ... Jun 5, 2021. Graham Jaehnig. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Daily Mining Gazette This map of the invasion area of France appeared on the front page of the June 6, 1944 edition of the Daily Mining Gazette. The 100-mile-wide invasion beach is in the center of the map, between Le Havre, on the right (west) and Cherbourg on the left.Clara Nevala. March 30, 2024. COKATO — Clara F.A. (Kemppainen) Nevala, 94, of Cokato, MN, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Clara was born on September 7, 1929, on the family farm in Pelkie, MI, to Antti and Anna (Tervonen) Kemppainen. Clara attended a one-room school and graduated at the age of 16.Obituaries. Aug 9, 2023. 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. Jean passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay on July 22, 2023. Jean, also known as “Jeannie” by those who loved her, had been ...

Arthur Gullstrand. February 8, 2024. HOUGHTON — Arthur “AJ” Gullstrand, 75, a resident of Houghton passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton with his sons by his side following a short illness. He was born on May 19, 1948, in Houghton, MI, a son of the late Bernard “Buck” and Mary “Mugga” ...September 12, 2023. MARQUETTE — Alex Bruce Letvenow, age 85, of Marquette, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. Alex was born July 2, 1938, in Highland Park, Michigan, a son of Alex and Florence (Pyykkonen) Letvenow. He was raised in Detroit with ...HUBBELL — Wayne Sickler passed away peacefully August 23, 2021 at Greentree of Hubbell Rehab and Health. He was 82 years old and was born in Mosinee, Wisconsin. He spent most of his youth in Mohawk where he was active in baseball, hockey, and football. Wayne graduated from Calumet High School in 1958, where he […]

Robert W. ‘Bobby’ Borsum. Obituaries. Nov 15, 2022. Robert Borsum. Robert W. “Bobby” Borsum, 66, a former resident of Dollar Bay, passed away at the Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND, Sunday, November 6, 2O22, while residing with his daughter in Minot, ND, following a 30+year battle with MS. He was born on April 28, 1956, in Adrian, MI, a ...

2 days ago · Showing 1 - 50 of 4,699 results. Submit An Obituary. Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. Click or call (800) 729-8809. Get Started. About. View Lake County... WATTON — Shirley A. Salo, age 84, of Wattton, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. Funeral arrangements for Shirley are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. Shirley’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at ww.reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid […]Phyllis M. Stukel. September 19, 2023. Copper City — Phyllis M. (Kowalski) Stukel of Copper City passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. She was born April 10, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. On August 1, 1953 she married Frederick Stukel Sr. “Pudgy” who preceded her in death on ...James Andrew Gunnari. Obituaries. Jan 3, 2024. MOHAWK — James Andrew Gunnari of Mohawk, MI passed away on December 27, 2023, at home in Mohawk, MI. James was born on April 7, 1993 in Marquette, MI to Anthony Martinez and Elizabeth Hakala. James worked as a mechanic and was a part of the Army National Guard as an Electrical Engineer.

Gloria Perala. May 27, 2023. Gloria Perala, 72, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. She was born on July 6, 1950, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (Mihelac) Marino. Gloria was raised in Dodgeville and ...

Dec 21, 2023 · Dec 21, 2023. TRAVELERS REST, SC – Jacob “Jake” William Matson, 43, passed away December 15, 2023. A native of Houghton County, Michigan, son of Thomas Lawrence and Denise Lynn Coponen Matson of Atlantic Mine, Michigan, he was an employee of Aho Concrete and a member of Eastside Apostolic Lutheran Church. Also surviving are his wife ...

Obituaries. Dec 15, 2022. Julie (Hill) Zander, 58, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed peacefully from this life on November 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born and raised in Copper City and graduated with the Calumet High School class of 1982. She attended Finlandia University and Northern Michigan University, graduating with ...Mar 5, 2024 · Obituaries. Mar 5, 2024. ATLANTIC MINE — Don W. Kilpela, 69, resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 17, 1954, in Hancock, the son of the late Tauno and Toini (Wiitala) Kilpela. Don graduated from Jeffers High School in 1972 and earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from ... Dec 28, 2023 · Mavis McKinstry. CALUMET – Mavis McKinstry passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Comfort Care at Aspirus Hospital in Calumet. She was born to Leo and Lucille (Quello) Wickstrom in Laurium on February 22, 1943. She married Paul McKinstry in 1963 at St. Mary’s Church in Calumet. Mavis enjoyed being with family and friends. Phoenix MI – Arbutus Peterson, 89, of Phoenix, Michigan passed away on August 25th, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She graduated from Calumet High School in 1951. Arbutus owned and operated the Phoenix General Store from 1973 until the time of her death. She selflessly devoted her life to her family and her customers. Her work ethic was ...Tina Hannula. Obituaries. Feb 17, 2024. CALUMET — Tina Hannula, 51, of Calumet, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at home in Calumet, Michigan. Tina was born January 3, 1973, in L’Anse, Michigan to Walter Kinnunen and Dorothy (Aho) Kinnunen. Tina graduated from Baraga High School in Baraga, Michigan.Browse The Daily Gazette Co. obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial.Nov 24, 2023. 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. She was born July 11, 1956 in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa. Sheila was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of Jeffers High ...

Gremlins softball wins one of three in Pulaski. April 30, 2024 - Local Sports. PULASKI, Wis. — The Houghton Gremlins softball team traveled to Pulaski, Wisconsin, Saturday for a tournament. In the opening game, they topped the Coleman Cougars, 10-0. They then lost to the host Pulaski Red Raiders, 12-3, and to the Menasha Bluejays, 10-2.January 26, 2024. ONTONAGON — Walter J. Toepfer Jr., age 81, of Ontonagon, MI, and formerly of Toledo, passed away December 12, 2023, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born December 10, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Walter Sr. and Carol (Knecht) Toepfer. Walter ... Page: 19 of 100.Rosanne Perala. SUPERIOR, WI — Rosanne Perala, 87, passed away at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI on January 26, 2024. She was born in Detroit in 1936 to Kenneth and Sylvia (Mortti) Cline. Rosie graduated from John A. Doelle Agricultural School in Tapiola, MI. She married Russell Perala, Sr. on December 4, 1954.Making arrangements after the death of a loved one is an inevitable part of life, and for some people it is also a job. Funeral directors help grieving families navigate the daunti...Anthony James Julio 92, of Laurium, MI, passed away on December 5, 2022, at home following a lengthy illness. Anthony was born on August 7, 1930, to Dominic and Catherine (Zubiena) Julio in Laurium, MI. Tony began working in the family business delivering Bosch Beer at the age of 14. After graduating from Calumet High School in 1949, he began ...

Albert Perreault. November 14, 2023. HUBBELL — Albert “Pudgy” Perreault, 78, passed away on November 10, 2023. He was born on June 12, 1945 and raised in Lake Linden. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1963. Pudgy was a stellar athlete in football and track. He worked for Calumet & Hecla as a miner ... Gloria Perala. May 27, 2023. Gloria Perala, 72, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. She was born on July 6, 1950, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (Mihelac) Marino. Gloria was raised in Dodgeville and ...

Rosanne Perala. SUPERIOR, WI — Rosanne Perala, 87, passed away at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI on January 26, 2024. She was born in Detroit in 1936 to Kenneth and Sylvia (Mortti) Cline. Rosie graduated from John A. Doelle Agricultural School in Tapiola, MI. She married Russell Perala, Sr. on December …Clifford R. LaCasse. Obituaries. Apr 26, 2022. LAKE LINDEN — Clifford R. LaCasse, of Lake Linden, passed on April 22, 2022, at the age of 85, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born May 24, 1936, to Roland and Isabelle (LeBlanc) LaCasse. He worked for several logging companies, his father’s business L&L Construction, …Barbara A. Carter a resident of Hancock fell asleep in death on September 6, 2022, at the UP Health Systems-Portage Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN, a daughter of the late Loftus and Ethel Newll. In 1951, the family moved to the area of Dallas, Texas. Barbara graduated from Pleasant […]HANCOCK — John C. “Blackie” Herres, 85, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday morning May 2, 2021, at the Winona House of Portage Pointe in Hancock following a lengthy battle with Dementia. The Memorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a […]Nov 24, 2023. 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. She was born July 11, 1956 in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa. Sheila was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of Jeffers High ...Mar 15, 2024. TAMARACK — Ilona Messner, 84, of Tamarack, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy in Hubbell on March 13, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1939, in the home in Tamarack, a daughter of Pentti and Ellen (Moilanen) Makkonen. Ilona graduated from Dollar Bay High School in 1957. She worked at Montgomery Ward in Houghton and at Michigan …Robert Makolin. Obituaries. Dec 2, 2023. Robert George Makolin of Laurium passed away on November 21, 2023 at Portage Pointe inHancock, Michigan where he had been a resident for the last four years. “Bob”, as he was known to everyone, was born September 3, 1929 to John A. and Anna (Paarvinen) Makolin. He graduated from …Nov 24, 2023. 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. She was born July 11, 1956 in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa. Sheila was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of Jeffers High ...

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4 days ago · The Houghton High School Alumni Association officers and organizing committee is excited for the return of the in-person all-class reunion this summer and proudly announces registration is open for the 2024 festivities, to be held July 18-19 in Houghton. All graduates of Houghton High School and their guests are invited to attend. Activities include; flag […]

L’ANSE — Richard A. “Dick” Gustafson, age 92, of L’Anse, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. Dick’s complete obituary will be available in Monday’s edition of the newspaper and may also be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family at reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid Funeral Service and …Dec 7, 2022 · Anthony James Julio 92, of Laurium, MI, passed away on December 5, 2022, at home following a lengthy illness. Anthony was born on August 7, 1930, to Dominic and Catherine (Zubiena) Julio in Laurium, MI. Tony began working in the family business delivering Bosch Beer at the age of 14. After graduating from Calumet High School in 1949, he began ... Alvin Joseph Gebeau, 89, entered eternal life with his Lord Monday, March 6, 2023, in an assisted living facility in Marquette, MI. He was a former resident of Twin Lakes in Upper Michigan. Alvin, known better as Al to family and friends, was born June 17, 1933, in Ontonagon, Michigan. He was preceded in death […]CALUMET — Deputies of the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a breaking and entering complaint in the village of Calumet on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, according to the release from the Sheriff’s Office. The entry occurred in a vacant apartment that still contained the belongings of the tenant who resided there at the time of his death.Obituaries. Sep 9, 2022. Terri Paremsky, 64, resident of Hancock Michigan, passed away Friday morning August 26, 2022 at Aurora Bay Medical Center in Green Bay Wisconsin , where she was a patient for a month. She was born on August 15, 1958 in Hancock MI, daughter of the late Edward and Janet (Rule) Raffaelli. Terri was passionate about …CRAIG, CO. — Collin James O. Hagan, 27, based out of Craig, CO, and resident of Twin Lakes passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from injuries received while fighting the Big Swamp Fire on the Willamette National Forest near Oakridge, Oregon. He was born on July 20, 1995, in Hancock, MI, the son of Shawn […]William Shine. March 19, 2024. GLADSTONE, MI — William “Bill” Shine, age 81, of Gladstone, entered into his Heavenly home on Thursday, March 14, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bill was born October 12, 1942, in Detroit, MI, the son of William and Mary (Stimac) Shine.Margaret M. Griffor. May 19, 2023. Margaret M. Griffor, 92, a resident of Houghton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Portage Pointe in Hancock with her family by her side. Margaret was born on October 20, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (Piche’) Richie. On April 23, 1949, she was ... Page: 75 of 100.Obituaries. Feb 29, 2024. DEWITT, MI — Mary Ann L. Warmington passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born December 23, 1938 at home in Point Mills, MI in the Upper Peninsula. She was raised in the UP and enjoyed her childhood exploring the wilderness, skiing, swimming, and playing hockey. December 4, 2023. David Roy Pieti, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday , November 30, 2023, following a brief illness. David was born on April 16, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, to parents Edwin and Irma (Isaacson) Pieti. He graduated from Southfield High School with the class of 1957.

Obituaries. Jan 15, 2023. Rudolph James Kalcich Jr. passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 19, 2022 in Greeley, CO. He was born on April 27, 1943 in Laurium, MI, to Ruth Gagnon and Rudolph J Kalcich Sr. He completed his schooling in the Lake Linden schools. He was known as Jim or Rudy.On Sept. 8, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. Hours later, the government announced a 10-day period of national mourning, culminating in what may be the largest funeral the...The Mushroom Burial Suit is designed to give our dead bodies new life. HowStuffWorks looks at the science. Advertisement Dying can be hard on the environment. If you're buried, you...Mar 29, 2023. Marvyl Ann Wilson, 84, a resident of Chassell, MI passed away on March 25, 2023, after a short battle with cancer at the Omega House in Houghton with her loving family at her side. Marvyl was born in Laona, WI on May 30, 1938, the only child of Webster (Swede) and Esther (Friesth) Intermill.Instagram:https://instagram. sdsu decisionin season draw mdcbimbo tittiessheriff office brandon fl DOLLAR BAY — Gladys E. 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. She was born on February 4, 1925, to Victor and Anna (Backman) Norgard in Dollar Bay, MI. Gladys graduated from Dollar Bay High … carrie underwood lip injectionsdoes vintage corningware contain lead Jun 5, 2021. Graham Jaehnig. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Daily Mining Gazette This map of the invasion area of France appeared on the front page of the June 6, 1944 edition of the Daily Mining Gazette. The 100-mile-wide invasion beach is in the center of the map, between Le Havre, on the right (west) and Cherbourg on the left.Obituaries. Jan 6, 2024. Calumet — Michael Alan Lamb, 67, passed away at his home on January 2, 2024 following a lengthy illness. 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. Mike owned and operated the U.P. Pub in Calumet for over 40 years. crosby isd skyward finance Jun 10, 2022 · Jun 10, 2022. For The Daily Mining Gazette. HOUGHTON — State data Wednesday listed another death blamed on COVID-19 in Houghton County in the past week, along with 44 new confirmed virus positives in the seven-day span. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website Wednesday also had nine confirmed positives in ... Margaret M. Griffor. May 19, 2023. Margaret M. Griffor, 92, a resident of Houghton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Portage Pointe in Hancock with her family by her side. Margaret was born on October 20, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (Piche’) Richie. On April 23, 1949, she was ... Page: 75 of 100."Did readers think this was the first time a beautiful, young, beloved mother from a pastoral state got addicted to Oxy and died from the descent it wrought?" The following essay w...