Obituaries

Audrey Fay (Koskiniemi) Carlson of Lac La Belle left her loved ones on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 with visitation from 10 until Noon and a service starting at 12:00 Noon …

Hurley, WI Lillian G. Tervonen, 86, a resident of Hurley, Wi and former Hurontown resident passed away Thursday May 10, 2018 at the Villa Maria Nursing Center in Hurley, WI. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced …

Houghton Ethel H. Johnson, 101, a resident of Houghton passed away Wednesday May 9, 2018, at her home. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time

Portage Township: Joshua Michael Becia, 19, of Portage Township, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident. He was known to many as “Fuzz”, a nickname given to him by his brother, Jordan. Joshua was born and raised in the Houghton area, a son of …

Painesdale Jay Henry Stevens, 19, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on May 19, 1998, in Marquette to Jay A. Stevens and Lisa DeRosier. At 2lbs 2.4 oz, a fighter, Jay came into the world and always excelled at what …

Coles Creek Randall A. Nottke, 60, a resident of Coles Creek, passed away suddenly at home Tuesday morning May 8, 2018. He was born on September 20, 1957, in Elmhurst, IL, a son of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Wilewski) Nottke. Randy was raised in Elmhurst and was a graduate …

Painesdale Jay H. Stevens, 19, a resident of Painesdale suddenly passed away Sunday morning May 6, 2018, from injuries received in an automobile accident. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

Glen M Wirtanen, age 64 of St. Petersburg, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg. He was born June 19, 1953 in Detroit, MI son of Peter and Mary (Ahonen) Wirtanen. Glen graduated from L’Anse High School in 1971; while in high school …

James Dayton Barnett, age 79 of Skanee, MI passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home. He was born April 14, 1939 in Skanee, MI son of Dayton and Bertha (Wayrynen) Barnett. Jim was in the US Navy from 1956-1960. He married the former Janet Toyras on December …

Duane Kangas, age 38, of Hancock has earned his wings this past winter. Duane was born to Mark and Cheryl (Chandonais) Kangas on September 1, 1979 in Ishpeming. He attended the local schools. Duane had a mind for mechanics and often enjoyed working on various cars, and dirt bikes. He …