Obituaries

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Carole Jeanne LeMay, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2024 at the age of 90. Born on March 24, 1934, the fifth daughter of Albin J. and Tyne (Rintala) Stein in Hancock, Michigan. She lived …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Marilyn Charlotte “Molly” Loonsfoot, age 78 of Baraga, MI passed away at her home on Friday, September 27, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in Baraga, MI on April 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Richard and Sarah …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Paul J. Makela, 83, a resident of Chassell passed away September 8, 2024, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a short illness. He was born on January 20, 1941, in Chassell, MI, a son of the late John and …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: George H. Deschaine, age 87 of Baraga, MI passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse.Private services will be held.   George’s obituary may so be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.comThe Reid Funeral Service …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Arthur John Sakkinen of Calumet, Michigan passed away on September 24, 2024 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan. Arthur was born on June 1, 1932 in Calumet Township to William Sakkinen and Evangeline (Martin) Sakkinen. Arthur graduated from Calumet in …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Audrey Kraft, 85, a resident of North Carolina passed away on August 31, 2024.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet with visitation from 12-1:00 PM.

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Gerald “Jake” Anderson, 79, a resident of Eagle Harbor passed away on September 18, 2024 at Brookdale Memory Care in Holly, MI.     He was born on April 2, 1945 in Anchorage, Alaska to George and Ellen (Eckstrom) Anderson.   …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Valerie E. Frea, 89, a resident of Houghton passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Upjohn Heritage Nursing Home in Kalamazoo where she had been a patient for the past. She was born on March 15, 1935, in Hancock, MI, …

Joyce Evelyn VanNorman of Allouez passed away on September 17, 2024 at Canal View Houghton County. Joyce was born on June 2, 1937 to Yalmer Alatalo and Evelyn Frisk. Joyce worked as a prep cook, dish washer and housekeeper in the area until her retirement. Joyce loved going to church, …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Pauline Dorothy Stiles, 73, of Franklin Township on Quincy Hill, passed away at the Omega House in Houghton on Monday morning, September 23, 2024. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.