Obituaries

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: On January 1, 2024, Carolyn Marie Maki, passed away at Avow Hospice in Naples, FL and on February 28, 2024, her husband Clyde Ilmar Maki passed away at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL.  The couple had resided in South Range and …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: On January 1, 2024, Carolyn Marie Maki, passed away at Avow Hospice in Naples, FL and on February 28, 2024, her husband Clyde Ilmar Maki passed away at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL.  The couple had resided in South Range and …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Michael A. Haapapuro, a beloved father, grandfather, and son passed away on July 14th, 2024, at age 58 in Pontiac, MI  He was born in Hancock, MI on August 18th, 1965, to Bruce Haapapuro and Carol (Perrault) Haapapuro. Michael was devoted to his family, a …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Roland James Clisch, age 79 of Baraga, MI passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Bayside Village, L’Anse, MI. He was born in Baraga on August 26, 1944, the son of the late David D. and …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Monica Lee Griffin, age 73 of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at her home. She was born June 14, 1951 in Chicago, IL daughter of Philip and Myrtle (Coomer) Nemec. Monica graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago. On …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Houghton- Billy Ray Lell, 85, a resident of Houghton passed away on July 6, 2024.  He was born on October 10th, 1938 in Missouri. At 17 he joined the Navy and served his country for over 10 years.  Following his time …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: On July 10, 2024, Our Angel received her wings. Theresa Ann Holombo passed away peacefully in the arms of her children at Portage Pointe where she had been a resident following a stroke in October, 2023. Theresa was born at home …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Jean Schweitzer, 89, a resident patient at the Canal View – Houghton County passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born on April 13, 1935, in Atlantic Mine, MI, a daughter of the late George and Bertha (Nelson) Schweitzer.  Jean …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Glen William Rantala, age 79, of Tapiola, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born August 9, 1944 in L’Anse, the son of William and Elma (Kauranen) Rantala. He grew up in Alston and …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home:  UPDATE: Graveside services will be held on Saturday July 20th at 11 a.m. in Section K of the Lake View Cemetery. An evening memorial will be held for Vinnie at 7 p.m. @ 58543 Lake Shore Drive in Calumet ½ mile south of …