Obituaries

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 …

Hancock: David J. Shanahan, 57 of Hancock, MI went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Dave was born on October 6, 1961 in Grand Rapids, a son of the late Leo J. and Ardith (Stobacha) Shanahan. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, …

Joseph A. Lanfranki, 83, a resident of Calumet passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1935 in Raymbaultown to Joseph and Rose (Rozman) Lanfranki. He attended Sacred Heart High School and graduated with the …

Iron River, Wisconsin–John M. “Jack” LaBelle, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 with his loving family by his side after a ten year battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  Thank you to the Aspirus Rehab for the loving care Jack received in his one and a half year residency. …

Calumet September 12,2018 Agnes P. Stahl, 77, a resident of Laurium passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was born on July 24, 1941, in Lake Linden to William and Lacreshia (Noye) Myers. She attended Lake Linden Hubbell Schools, and graduated with the Class of 1970. Agnes worked …

DuWayne Francis “Dewey” Maronen, 69, passed away suddenly at his home near Eagle Harbor, MI on September 10. He was born on February 28, 1949. DuWayne was a 1967 graduate of Calumet High School. After high school, he was drafted into the Army where he served his time in Vietnam. …

North Grosse Point Shores Annette E. Schaefer, 71, a resident of North Grosse Point Shores passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 7, 1946, in L’Anse, MI a daughter of the late Osmond and Lou (Elmblad) Sirard. …

Virginia Quello of Marquette passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Virginia was born on December 2, 1921 in Marquette, the daughter of Ida (Niemi) and Hogan Hoganson. She attended the public schools in Laurium and Calumet. She worked for Michigan Bell, …