Obituaries

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Judith Haataja, 82, of Sedar Bay passed away Friday April 2, 2021 at her home after a short illness. She was born on January 7, 1939 in Laurium a daughter of the late Walter and Aili (Harju) Torola. Judith graduated from …

As received from Antila Funeral Service: Coletta Jean Rose, 91, of Houghton, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at UP Health System-Portage with family by her side. Coletta was born in Dollar Bay, Michigan, on December 31, 1929, the eleventh of thirteen children to …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Michael Messner III (also known by loved ones as Pops) passed away on March 31st, 2021 at the age of 76. He is survived by his son Michael Messner IV, daughter-in-law Stacey Messner, sister Sally Ehlers and brother-in-law Clarence Ehlers, …

As received from Antila Funeral Service: Ruth E. Maki, 92, a resident of Hancock and formerly of Chassell, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021, with family by her side. She was born on May 11, 1928, in Detroit, a daughter of the late …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Francis “Babe” Shiroda, 90, a resident of Hancock passed Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital following a short illness.      Following Babe’s wishes, no service will take place.  In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Melvi N. Grosnick, 104, a resident of Traprock Valley, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Omega House in Houghton where she had been a resident patient.       Melvi was born on August 29, 1916, in Ripley, a daughter …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Timothy W. Rogan, 61, a resident of Calumet passed away on Saturday morning March 27, 2021 at U.P. Health System Marquette following a sudden illness. He was born on September 4th, 1959 in Detroit, a son to Norbert & Joan (Hocking) Rogan. Tim …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Kaye Ann Kotila, 65, a resident of Hancock and former Dollar Bay resident, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, while visiting her son in L’Anse following a lengthy illness.      She was born on September 8, 1955, in Hancock, …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Doris Julio, 86, of Laurium, passed away on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the Omega House surrounded by her family. Doris was born on June 12, 1934 in Lake Linden, MI and was the twelfth child of thirteen born to Mary …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Jeremy Lee Voakes, age 46, of L’Anse, MI passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born in L’Anse, MI on April 27, 1974 the son of Robert “Beaver” Voakes and Lillian (DeCota) Voakes. Jeremy attended school in L’Anse. He was …