Obituaries

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Barbara E. Anderson, 90, longtime resident of Lake Linden, currently of the Douglas House in Houghton, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at UP Health System-Portage. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Trimountain, a daughter of Mario Gianchini and …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Helmi K. Maki, 101, a former resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. She was born on January 18, 1921, in Baltic, a daughter …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Atlantic Mine – Jody Lynn Lantto, 57, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, after a lengthy illness.  She wasborn on September 28 th , 1964, in Detroit, MI.  Primarily a life long resident of Upper Michigan.  She grew up living in …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Carol J. Jampsa, 84, a resident of Calumet, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Green Tree in Hubbell following a short illness. Carol was born on January 18, 1938, in Lake Linden, the daughter of the late Wilford and …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Graveside Services for Loyal A. “Al” Weiler, 75, a resident of Indian River, MI, and former Calumet resident passed away June 2, 2022, at McLaren Hospital in Petosky, MI will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday July 20, 2022, in the Veterans …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: John “Ian” Terry Jr., 67, a resident of Trimountain passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Up Health Systems – Portage Hospital following a battle with lung cancer. He was born on June 9, 1955, in Chicago, IL, a son …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Lake Linden: Connie M. Benson, 74, of Bootjack, passed away at home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born on May 24, 1948 in Springfield, Illinois, a daughter of Reuben and Lois Corson. She was a graduate of the University of Illinois …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Kenneth Wenetpalo, age 77, a resident of Calumet, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday July 10, 2022.  A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 19, 2022, at 10:30 am at the Calvary Cemetery …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Julia L. (Steve) Helms, 65, a resident of Twin Lakes passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, shortly after being admitted to UP Health Systems Portage Hospital in Hancock. She was born on November 19, 1956, in Bloomington, IL, a daughter of …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: South Range/Toivola Our mother, JoAnn Krug, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the age of 77. A loving wife, mom was married to our father, Ralph, for 57 years. During those years together, theywere blessed with two sons, …