Obituaries

CHASSELL Mildred L. Niemi, 96, of Chassell, died October 12, 2017, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock.  At Mildred’s request, there will be no public services.  Arrangements are being handled by the Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home of Hancock, Antila Funeral Service, Inc.

Houghton Paulette M. Mahr, 74, a resident of Houghton passed away Sunday October 15, 2017 at the UP-Health Portage Hospital in Hancock following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 24, 1942, in Laurium, daughter of the late Louis L. and Estelle (Delangis) Perreault.  She was raised in Hubbell, …

Hancock Chuck P. Mitchell, 52, a resident of Hancock passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday October 11, 2017, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1965, in Detroit, MI, a son of Gladys (Hiltunen) Mitchell and the late Robert Mitchell.  As a child, he moved with his family to Hancock.  …

Electa J. Treadeau, age 95, of Ishpeming, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Lighthouse at Ishpeming Health and Rehabilitation Center, Ishpeming, Michigan. She was born in Houghton on May 7, 1922, the daughter of the late Ed and Mable (Thomas) Lewis. Electa married Dona Treadeau in the fall …

Mary Gregorich, 96, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. She was born on July 2, 1921, in Calumet to Julius and Diva (Dianda) Lencioni. Mary attended Calumet High School and graduated with the Class of 1939. Following high …

Robert “Bob” Matthew Turunen, age 59 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. He was born August 29, 2017 in Traverse City, MI son of Ralph and Nancy (Mattson) Turunen. In 1970 the Turunen’s moved to Arnheim. Bob graduated from Baraga High School in …

Lake Linden: Mary Jean Canfield, 89, former Lake Linden resident, passed away on January 18, 2017. The graveside service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 13, in Section 12 of the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden. Father Joseph Boakye Yiadom to officiate.  The Pearce Funeral Home in …

LAURIUM — Michael “Jonsey” James Kastamo, 64, of Laurium passed away surrounded by his family at the UP Health System – Portage on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Mike was born on September 15, 1953, in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of the late James and Barbara (Aho) Kastamo. He graduated from …

Hancock, Graveside services for Frances J. Dixon, 84, a resident of Hancock and former Ironwood resident who passed away October 8, 2017, at the UP-Health Portage Hospital will be held 11 am Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in the Riverside Cemetery of Ironwood with Rev. DJ Rasner to officiate. To view …

Submitted by the Jacobson Funeral Home. David Daniel Sarya, age 73 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at his home. He was born September 17, 1944 in L’Anse, MI son to Rupert and Ellen (Heikka) Sarya. David graduated from Baraga High School in 1962. He was …