Obituaries

Chassell–Joyce E. VanWestenburg, 86, of Chassell peacefully departed this world Friday, September 21, 2018 in her home following a stroke the previous week. Joyce was born on December 29, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Peter & Gertrude Timmer. She leaves behind her husband, John, four children, and …

September 19, 2018 Mohawk The Keweenaw’s heart aches. Bradley M. Spagnotti, 32 , a resident of Mohawk passed away on Wednesday September  19, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on June, 8 1986 in Laurium a son to Michael Spagnotti and Wanda (Tanskanen) Koski. He …

Calumet – Louis A. Munch, Jr., 89, passed away at home on Thursday, September 20, 2018 with his loving wife, Sylvia, by his side. He fought a courageous, three-and-a-half year long battle with lung cancer. Louis was born on December 2, 1928 in Laurium, Michigan the son of Louis and …

Betty V. Patterson, age 90 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Shulstad’s Leisure Living. She was born May 6, 1928 in Ecorse, MI daughter to William and Rose Fultz. Betty graduated from Highland Park High School in 1946. She married Edward Patterson on October 28, …

Hancock      Gustavo Bourdieu, 74, a resident of Hancock, suddenly passed away Monday, September 17, 2018.      The Memorial Chapel Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Sylvia Ann Korpijarvi, 94, a former resident of Mohawk, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock. She was born on October 1, 1923, in Hancock to Seth and Veera (Linja) Beckman and attended Hancock Schools. During WWII Sylvia went to Milwaukee …

September 17, 2018 Calumet Jenny Mukka, 95, a resident of the Lighthouse of Hancock passed away on Monday September 17, 2018. She was born on June 8, 1923 in Gay a daughter of the late Damien and Mary Louise (Ricard) Cardinal. She attended the Gay School. Jenny moved to Detroit …

Ruth E. Bessolo, age 56, a resident of Calumet passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Lighthouse at Hubbell. She was born on September 7, 1962 in Calumet to Carlos and Martha (Kipina) Bessolo. Ruth loved spending time with her family, and especially loved their trips to …

Francis D. Kanniainen, age 74, of Houghton, Michigan passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Covington, MI on October 9, 1943 the son of the late Louie and Ruth (Niemi) Kanniainen. Francis graduated from L’Anse High School in 1961. …

CALUMET – Glenn Douglas (Doug) Raudio, 78, completed his journey to fly with the angels on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He had most recently resided at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility since February. We want to thank David, Ryan and all the nursing and aide staff for their kind …