Obituaries

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Brian John Kemppainen (age 39), born on August 2, 1982, from Charlotte, North Carolina of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Baraga, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on August 21, 2021. Brian is survived by his wife, Allison Rae Kemppainen, their two children, Oliver …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Ed Schneiderhan, 86, a resident of Lac la Belle, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning September 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements will be made with the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home.

Clarence A. Raasio, 83, a resident of the Stanton House in South Range, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2021, at his home.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home – Mountain View of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Charles E. Belanger Jr., 81, a resident of Calumet passed away on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. He is survived by:Hs wife: Susan of CalumetHis daughter: SuzanneHis son: Charles His grandsons: James and Mikeand 4 great …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home: John James Shute 87, passed away on August 20, 2021. He was born on November 20, 1933 to Mike and Mary Shute of Calumet. Johnny attended Calumet school, worked at the bar and for the Village Street Department. In 1953 he enlisted in …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Jeanette C. Kujala, 89, of Toivola, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021, in Okemos, MI. She was born to Charles and Miriam (Wiitala) Lindgren on April 24, 1932. She married Isaac Edwin Kujala on February 17, 1951. Jeanette was …

Carole Sue Tambellini of Rhinelander, Wi., former Copper Country resident passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2021 from complications following a surgery at the age of 79. Her kind soul, sense of humor and infectious laugh will be greatly missed. Carole will always be remembered for her love of family, …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Bernard B. Anderson, age 93 of Wixom, MI, formerly of Baraga, MI passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Wixom. He was born October 4, 1927 in Baraga, son of Carl and Selma (Krolik) Anderson. Bernard served in the U.S. Army during …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: A graveside service Russell Aro, 92, a resident of Garden City, MI former resident of South Range who passed away November 24, 2019, will be held 11 am Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range …

A graveside service Irene Naasko, 101, a resident of Wixom and former Toivola resident who passed away January 27, 2021, at her home in Wixom will be held 10 am Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Toivola Cemetery with Rev. Miach Cavaleri to officiate.The Memorial Chapel-Mountain View Chapel of South …