Obituaries

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Gloria (Kupari) Hill, age 82, of Calumet, Michigan passed away, unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at her home. Gloria was born on June 11th, 1942 to Henry and Lydia (Kemppainen) Kupari in Quincy Hill Franklin Mine Township, Michigan. Gloria graduated …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Kimberly Marie Fortier, age 61 of L’Anse, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born February 8th, 1963 in L’Anse, daughter of Robert and Shirley (LaFernier) Velmer. Kim graduated from …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday June 22, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden with Rev. Father Corey Litzner officiating. A reception and time of fellowship will follow at the Range Lounge in South Range …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Paul Joseph Bylkas, 70, went home unexpectedly to be with his Savior on June 10, 2024. Paul was born on October 1, 1953, in Laurium, Michigan to Kenneth and Lydia (Wittaniemi) Bylkas. Paul graduated from Lake Linden High School in 1971. …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Jorma “Joe” Kalliokoski passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at age 100. He was born in Harma, Finland on Nov 23, 1923 to Naima and August Kalliokoski.  In 1931 his family moved to Sudbury, ON, Canada and later to Timmins, ON.  He graduated …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: UPDATE: A celebration of life will be held in honor of Wilma at 11:00 am on Saturday June 22, 2024 in the Siskiwit Reception Hall located in Calumet, Michigan. Wilma A. Baldwin, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 5 2022 at the Omega …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Hancock: Paula Burton Laubhan Ormond, 95 years-old, died peacefully June 15th, following a lengthy illness. A dynamic personality, Paula wore many hats throughout her lifetime, always showing a strong will to “get things done.” Born in Pontiac, IL, she proved to be a …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:      Milton Erva, 89, a resident of the Houghton Canal, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Garden View Assisted Living and Memory Care in Calumet.       He was born on March 25, 1935, in Hancock, son of the late Walter …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Gloria Ann Kent, age 92 of L’Anse, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 25, 1932 in Pequaming, MI daughter of William and Ruby (Bennett) Lintz. Gloria attended school in Pequaming and L’Anse. …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Kelly Jarvi (Harry) 57, of Gay, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with cancer on June 11, 2024. Kelly was born in Laurium, Michigan on December 3rd, 1966 to Herbert “Jan” and Florence. She attended CLK …