Obituaries

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Toivola Jane Martinez-Naasko passed away at UP Health Systems Portage on Saturday, the 20th of April 2024, and thus began her final adventure. Jane was always on an adventure. Sometimes, it looked like a walk past the zoo in her small …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Virginia “Ginny” Eileen (Anderson) Erkkila, 80, of Calumet passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday April 23, 2024. Ginny was born on November 1, 1943 to Abram and Aili Anderson. She grew up working hard and creating many memories with …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Edward A. Hickey (76), of Aura, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2024. Edward, fondly known as Mike, was born to Edward (Ned) and Charlotte, on February 2, 1948 inBig Rapids, Michigan. At the age of 17, his love of the water and …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Fern A. (Salo) Sprietzer, 88, a resident of Our Lady of Mercy passed away on Friday morning April 19, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1935 in Detroit a daughter of the late Ownie and Aileen (Aho) Mackey. On October …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Rita C. Gemignani, 91, a resident of Tamarack Location in Calumet passed away on March 6, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital.  She was born on January 21, 1933, in Concord, New Hampshire.  Rita graduated from Calumet High School in 1951 and studied …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Craig J. “Stub” Miller, age 65 of Chassell, Michigan passed away at his home on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Funeral services for Craig will be held at 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Gladys E. McCormack, 99, a former resident of Dollar Bay passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident for the past eight years.      She was born on February 4th 1925, …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: UPDATE: A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm Friday, May 24, 2024, in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range. Janet E. (Dennis) Hietala, 88, a resident of South Range passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at her home …

Robert Bernard Fiandt, resident of Hancock, died on Wednesday April 3, 2024. He was 56 years old. He was a beloved member of his church and their dedicated librarian for years. He is deeply missed. Bob is survived by his sisters, Jackie Allen and Linda Retz and many friends from …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Fran Monville, age 77, resident of Hubbell, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2024 at UP Health System-Marquette. He was born on October 4, 1946, a son of Irving and Gertrude (Geshel) Monville. He attended Saint Cecilia Catholic School until 8th grade and …