Obituaries

TAPIOLA Norman E. Harris, 79, of Tapiola and formerly of Painesdale, died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the Omega House following a lengthy illness. He was born December 17, 1938, in Hancock, to Gordon and Mabel (Dodge) Harris. Norman was raised by his mother, Mabel, and step-father, Harold Honkavaara, who …

Eagle Harbor–Funeral service for Paul R. Freshwater, 76, who passed away on December 31st, 2017 will be held on Tuesday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Peter by the Sea Church in Eagle Harbor.  Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.

Houghton Norma S. Kangas, 97, a former resident of the Arbor Green Apartments passed away Sunday July 1, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past three years. She was born on January 18, 1921, in Paavola, a …

Salo Location Paul A. Kemppainen, 71, a resident of Salo, passed away suddenly Friday evening June 29, 2018. He was born on August 29, 1946, in Hancock, a son of the late Eino and Esther (Maki) Kemppainen. Paul was a graduate of Hancock High School, class of 1964. He attended …

Antoinette Drabek, age 74 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. She was born July 5, 1943 in Washington D.C. daughter of Albert and Mary (Tashner) Holicki. Antoinette graduated from Ecorse High School in 1961. She married Edward Drabek on September …

Nancy Ann Rolof, age 85 of Keweenaw Bay, MI passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her home. She was born March 14, 1933 in Harrison Twp., MI daughter of Edward and Anna (Neumann) Scheunemann. Nancy graduated from Mt Clemens High School in 1951, and Central Michigan University with …

Joyce Huhta, 91, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 with her family by her side at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on June 12, 1927, in Mohawk, to Oscar and Hilda (Raisanen) Mella. She was raised on Bumbletown Hill by her aunt, …

Casper Sorvala, 78, a resident of Hubbell, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Omega House in Houghton. A graveside service with Military Rites will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Lake View Cemetery in Section 62, with Pastor Rodney Johnson to …

Paul J. McKinstry, 82, a resident of Calumet passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on April 5, 1936 in Laurium to James and Bernice (Stetter) McKinstry. He attended Sacred Heart High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. Following …

Marie Elena Salo went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27, surrounded by her loved ones at her home.  She fought a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was born in Ishpeming, MI to Wilho & Jennie (Heinonen) Salo.  She later moved to Eben Junction to the …