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Gerald Smith. HOUGHTON - Gerald "Jerry" Paul Smith, 81, died of a stroke Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Marquette General Hospital while surrounded by his family, who sat a five-day vigil at his bedside. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 5, 1942, and attended St. Benedicts and Cooley High School. He joined the Navy at the age ...Obituaries. Jul 25, 2023. Painesdale — Donna Jean (Pelto) Karvonen, 82, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital following a short illness. Donna was born on March 30, 1941, in Hancock, MI, and resided for most of her Life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. On December 28, 1962, she was ...Rosanne Poisson, age 70, a resident of Houghton, MI, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Omega House in Houghton, MI. She was born January 26, 1954 in Laurium, MI to parents Francis and Mina Poisson. Rose received her Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University. She worked as a Home Health Care worker for […]Obituaries. Nov 29, 2023. DOLLAR BAY - Denise Hanks, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2023. She was born on September 18, 1947, the youngest child of Charles and Martha (Halkola) Heikkinen, was raised in Woodside Location, graduating from Dollar Bay High school and from Suomi College. She worked most of her life in retail and ...Obituaries. Jan 25, 2024. LAURIUM ­- Amelia Francis Pelto, age 2, passed away tragically on Saturday January 20, 2024, at UP Health Systems Portage as a result of an accident. Amelia was born in Laurium, Michigan, on April 4, 2021, to loving parents Christopher Pelto and Brianna Korpinen. Amelia loved rainbows, unicorns, gardening, hauling ...Obituaries. Dec 19, 2023. SPRING, TX — Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Hassell (Nee Blau), age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in her home in Spring, Texas surrounded by her family at her bedside. Betty was born in Laurium, MI on February 26, 1962. She is preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth "Betty" Blau (Nee ...Patricia Hill. Obituaries. Oct 21, 2023. In loving memory of Patricia (Pat) Hill. Born November 2, 1934 in Ahmeek, MI, who passed October 14, 2023 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI. After a short illness, Pat Hill passed away, with her family at her side, in Hospice care at the age of 88. She was very loved and will terribly be missed.Joann Lahti. Obituaries. Nov 9, 2022. Joann Agnes Lahti, 85, a resident of Ahmeek, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Omega House in Houghton, MI due to a lengthy illness. She was born in Stevens Point, WI on February 9, 1937, to the late Anne (Stepan) and Frank Zalabsky Sr.Obituaries. Nov 14, 2023. LAC LA BELLE — Robert “Bob” Richard Good, 76, of Lac La Belle, MI, passed away on November 9, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Laurium, MI. Born in Cicero, IL, he was the son of the late Anthony and Genevieve (Gradomski) Good. Robert graduated from Palatine High School in Palatine, IL and worked as a Construction ...MINING GAZETTE ×. News. Local News ... Obituaries. Jun 2, 2023. Kearsarge - Marlene (Pitter) Petaja, formerly of Kearsarge, was born on Dec. 9, 1956, and passed away on March 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Lois (Ron) Wanhala and George Grandchamp. Husband Bill Petaja, brother Ron Grandchamp, and nephew Jason Grandchamp.Painesdale. Obituaries. 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 was a graduate ...MINING GAZETTE ×. News. Local News ... Obituaries. Dec 16, 2023. Carol (Huhta) Kolka, 71, of Clarkston, Michigan passed away suddenly on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Trinity Health Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan with her husband Chuck by her side. Carol was born on July 22, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Joyce Huhta. She graduated from ...Obituaries. Feb 2, 2023. Shirley Ann Kalen, loving wife of Toivo, Bill and Dale, was led gently home to Jesus on January 30, 2023. Shirley was born to William and Emma Kalen on April 1, 1936 in Highland Park, Michigan. She was the last of 10 siblings, all beginning with "S": Soren, Severt, Selmer, Sylvester, Samuel, Stewart, Steven, Sadie ...... Mining Company. Having arrived in Port Cartier in late 1959, Lewis was a pioneer of Quebec's North Shore communities, and spearheaded the building of the ...CALUMET/PAINES DALE - John H. Austin, 79, a resident of Calumet and Painesdale, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his daughter's home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. John was born on May 11, 1944, at the Copper Range Hospital in Trimountain to the late Henry L. "Hank" and Hazel "Joyce" (Austin) Ahrens. […]

Obituaries. Nov 9, 2023. George Ellis Kargela, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Hancock, Michigan at Canal View. He was born on March 25, 1936, in Calumet, Michigan, to Elma and William Kargela. George is survived by his loving wife, Karen Kargela, and their children: Shelli Kargela, Kurt ...Robert “Bob” Olli. Tamarack City — Robert “Bob” Olli, 71, of Tamarack City, passed away on August 1, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton, after a courageous battle with duodenal cancer, with family by his side. He was born on March 12, 1952, a son of Paul and Sylvia (Wetelainen) Olli. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High …WOODRUFF, Wis. — June (Erickson) Slattery, 87, a resident of Woodruff, Wisconsin, and former Copper Country resident passed away at Milestone Senior Living on Sunday December 13, 2020. June was born on June 23, 1933 in Painesdale, Michigan to Harold and Bertha (Hutula) Erickson. She attended the area grade schools and graduated from Calumet High […]Elaine Wanhala. December 9, 2023. HANCOCK - Elaine E. Wanhala, age 76, of Hancock passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, following a brief illness. Elaine was born on August 28, 1947, in Calumet to Jacob and Eva (Keranen) Wanhala. Elaine graduated from Calumet High School with the Class of 1965.CALUMET — Melvin R. Niemi, 89, a resident of Calumet and Lake Linden passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at UP Health System – Portage. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday January 4, 2022, at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home with George Newman to officiate. Visitation will […]

Obituaries. Jan 30, 2024. SOUTH RANGE — Nora Tahtinen lived in South Range for many years and served in ministry with her husband, Rev. Roy Tahtinen, at Grace Lutheran Church and as Ministry Coordinator at the Northern Great Lakes Synod. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Tahtinen-Pacheco, and son, Timothy Tahtinen. She was a …CALUMET, Sept. 14 - Theodore Denngler (sp.) 69, of Wolverine, former manager of the Mohawk Wolverine mines, died today. He was superintendent of the Atlantic Mining company until 1912, when he went with the Mohawk company. His widow, three daughters, a son and two step-children survive.Obituaries. Jan 4, 2023. Fred Harma, 66, a former South Range Businessman passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI, following a short illness. He was born on January 24, 1956, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late John and Helen (Ranta) Harma. As a child, Fred's family moved to make their home ...…

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