Obituaries

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Paul David Kimball passed away on August 9, 2024. He was 93 years old. Paul was a proud Copper Country native who was born on September 13, 1930, in Laurium, Michigan to his parents, Clyde and Gertrude (O’Neil) Kimball. Paul was one of four children. …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Michael J. Strzyzykowski, age 65, a resident of Ahmeek, Michigan passed away at home on August 28, 2024. Michael was born on January 10, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Clayton and Evelyn Manninen. Michael graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet, …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Larry William Korpi, a resident patient of Canal View—Houghton County and former resident of Atlantic Mine and Oskar, went home to be with our Lord on August 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Larry was born February 2, 1943, in …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside service will be held on Friday September 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM in Lake View Cemetery. UPDATE: A funeral mass for Mavis McKinstry will be held on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at St. Paul the Apostle Church in …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret A. “Peggy” Puuri on August 30, 2024. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore “Ted” Puuri. She was the loving mother of Howard (Linda La Croix) …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Julie Claire Kangas, 78, of Calumet, Michigan died Saturday morning August 31, 2024, at UP Health System Portage Hospital in Hancock, MI. She was born on May 5, 1946, in Calumet to Charles and Euphemia Maatta. Julie attended Calumet Public Schools, …

 As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Bertha Backstrom, age 99 years and 8 months, passed away peacefully at approximately 2:35 a.m. on Thursday 8 August 2024 at GreenTree of Hubbell. Bertha Anna Maria Mattson, the eldest of six children, was born on Friday 5 December 1924 to …

Jorjean Kay Nakkula of Copper City, MI passed away on August 27th, 2024 at home in Eagle River, MI. Jorjean was born on January 2nd, 1952 in Hancock, MI to Doug and Shirley Morgan. She graduated from Hancock Central High and Finlandia University. Jorjean worked as a nurse at Aspirus …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Julie L. (Robert) Joyal, 53, a resident of Point Mills, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at UP Health Systems – Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Dr. Otto George Ruehr, 91, passed away at home in Houghton on August 24, 2024.   He was born December 19, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Reinhold Ruehr and Louise Ruehr (née Kranz). On August 28, 1954, he married Ruthann Ruehr …