Obituaries

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 …

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. …