Obituaries

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Jeanette Marguerite Arend, 101, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022, taking with her an irreplaceable knowledge of French cuisine and the hearts of all those that met her. A proud mother and bright soul, she was best known for her candor, kindness, …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: A graveside service for Ellis G. Jones, 87, who passed away February 12, 2022, in Hubertus WI, will be held 11:00 am Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton with Fr. John Martignon to officiate. The Memorial …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Jonathan Ronald  Eskola, 42, of Howell Michigan passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 24, 2022. He was born October 13, 1979 in Laurium to Richard and Judith (Hermanson) Eskola. He graduated from Calumet High School with the class of …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Frederick Geissler, age 76, passed away on January 25, 2022. A Graveside service for Fredrick Geissler will be held on Thursday September 1, 2022, at 11:00 am in the Lake View Cemetery, in Calumet, Michigan. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Diania Ruttan, ae 91, a resident of Houghton Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 25, 2022, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan.  A private family service will be held at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Lake Linden: James O. “Putty” Morin, 83, resident of Canal View- Houghton County, passed away on August 24, 2022. Jim was born on June 24, 1939, a son of Nelson and Martha C. (Miller) Morin.  He served in the U.S. Army as a …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: John Hanke, 90, a lifetime resident of the Copper Country, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away after a long illness surrounded by his wife Lu (Lorraine) and family by his bedside at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Community Living Center …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home: Jolene Harter – age 54, a resident of Calumet passed away Sunday August 21st, after an extended stay at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Calumet Michigan. Jolene was born on January 5th, 1968 to Wayland Novak and Harriette Ross in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She graduated …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Lt . Co. A.J. “Andy” Murtagh (RCAF RTED) Andy Murtagh of Rabbit Bay, Age 92, passed away at Omega House in Houghton on August 17, 2022.  He is predeceased by his wife, and daughters Aundrea and Mary Jane. Andy was born …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: After a long battle with cancer, Rosemarie (Rose) Louise Gemignani, 59, of Hancock, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Rose was born November 26, 1962, in Hancock, MI to Rose Marie and …