Recent Obits
Obituary: James M. Dunstan
As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: James M. “Chops” Dunstan, 61, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is …
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Obituary: James Owen Plough
As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: James Owen “Jamie” Plough died on June 19th 2024, at home in Milwaukee, at the age of 77, from natural causes. He grew up in Houghton, MI, son of Robert and Elma Plough, and graduated from Houghton High School in 1965. …
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Obituary: Michele Christi Mili
As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Michele Christi Mili, 53, of Hancock and owner of Radiance Salon in Houghton, passed at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on Sunday, August 18, 2024 after a short illness. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is assisting with the local arrangements.
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Obituary: Johanna Axford
As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Dollar Bay: Johanna “Joie” Axford, 83, former resident of Dollar Bay, passed away at Canal View in Hancock on August 17, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1941, in Highland Park, MI, a daughter of Swande and Katherine (Olson) Salo.She graduated from …
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Obituary: Victor Watia
As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: UPDATE: Graveside services with military honors conducted by the Copper Country Veterans Association will be held a 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock at Section 12. Chassell: Victor Watia passed away from heart related issues on Saturday, …
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Obituary: Mary Lee Nordstrom
Chassell Mary Lee Nordstrom made her grand entrance to Heaven today, August 18th 2024, at 8am just before the “Oldies” started playing on WMPL 107.3. Mary Lee was 79. She was born at home in Portage Entry, Chassell, MI. She was the 5th child of Henry and Lili Tormala (both …
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Obituary: Nancylu Arola
As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Nancylu (Olds) Arola, 85, a resident of Stanton Township passed away peacefully at Omega House on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was born October 21, 1938 to William and Lorraine (Anderson) Olds in Laurium. Nancy attended the local schools and …
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Obituary: Yvonne M. Veeser
As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Yvonne “Vonnie” M. Veeser, 97, a longtime Hancock resident and more recently of Milton, Wisconsin to be near her daughter, passed away on August 16, 2024 in Milton. She was born on July 15, 1927 in Escanaba, Michigan to the late Gustaf and …
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Obituary: Darlene E. Siekas
As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Darlene E. Siekas, 98, a resident of Arbor Green in Houghton and former Tapiola resident died at Omega House on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, following a short illness. Darlene E. Siekas, 98, a resident of Arbor Green in Houghton and former …
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Obituary: Raymond C. Saarinen
As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: The Bluff’s Houghton resident, Ray Saarinen, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at UP Health System-Portage following a short illness. Ray was born in Pelkie on March 7, 1933, the son of the late Oliver and Hilda Saarinen. He was a …
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Obituary: Khris Douglas Parkkila
As received from the Ryan Funeral Home: Boston Location – Khris Douglas Parkkila age 61, passed away on August 12, 2024 at his home in Boston Location. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Obituary: Mabel Sorvala
As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Mabel Sorvala, age 88, a resident of Laurium, Michigan passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024 in Calumet, Michigan. Private family services will be held. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online …
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Obituary: David Martin Hall
As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: David Martin Hall, age 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10 August 2024. He is survived by his wife, Dana Van Kooy, his son, Dillon Hall, and his wife, Haley Hall, his mother, Camille Carstens, his two brothers, Brad and Bob …
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Obituary: Edwin R. Maki
As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Edwin R. “Eppie” Maki, 88, a resident of Elo, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Edwin was born on December 29, 1935, in Elo, son of the late Leonard and Sophie (Autio) Maki. He was raised …
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Obituary: Gordon Borsvold
As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Gordon Borsvold, 89, of rural Osceola Township, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock has been in charge of his natural burial arrangements.
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