Obituaries

HANCOCK George A. Lepisto, 86, a resident of Hancock, passed away at home Saturday evening, February 2, 2019, from an apparent heart attack. He was born July 29, 1932, in Laurium, a son of the late Arthur and Esther (Tormala) Lepisto. George graduated from Calumet High School and attended Michigan …

Funeral services for Clarence “Dan” Kemppainen, 89, of Atlantic Mine, who passed away January 30, 2019, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic Mine. Visitation will be 1hour prior to the service on Wednesday in the church. Arrangements are …

James Patrick Richardson, age 83, of Covington, MI passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse, MI. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 16, 1935. James graduated from high school in Chicago. He served in the United States Army and was a member of …

TOIVOLA Glenn Hayrynen, 68, of Toivola, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at UP Health System-Marquette. Arrangements are being handled by the Mountain View Mortuary of South Range, Antila Funeral Service, Inc.

Hancock Nancy (Tom) Olson, 86, a resident of Hancock passed away Friday afternoon February 1, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy & Courageous battle with dementia. She was born on November 28, 1932, in Pewabic Location, a daughter of the late Matt and Hilda (Kinnunen) …

Gerald T. Antcliff, “Jerry”, “Jug”, “Gorilla”, “Grandpa Clown”, and “The Big Guy”, 80, a resident of Calumet, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock. Jerry was born on September 8, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Theodore and Emma (Johnson) …

Ronald W. Wilkins, 72, a resident of Calumet passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at UP Health System-Marquette. He was born on December 27, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Margaret (Lindsey) Wilkins. Following high school Ronald enlisted with the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. …

Charles Hippula, 50, a resident of Hancock passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1969 in Hancock to James and Carole (Paulson) Hippula. He attended the local schools. Charles worked for Vitton Construction, Burcar Construction, and Moyle Construction for several years. …

Calumet January 26, 2019 John I. Jukuri, 86, a resident of Calumet died January 26, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Saturday June 1, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Lake View Cemetery section 72. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. John …

aurium Brenda G. Thompson, 60, a resident of Laurium, passed away Monday morning January 27, 2019, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 27, 1958, in Laurium, MI, a daughter of the late Stanley and Carl (Anderson) Thompson. Brenda …