Obituaries

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Gerald “Bud” Patrick Bud Patrick passed away from cancer on Saturday, July 15, at the Omega House in Houghton.  Bud was born on August 17, 1936 and spent his childhood years in Copper City.  It was during this time he was introduced …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Herbert Marutz, aged 85, peacefully passed away on December 9th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Throughout his life, he exemplified the qualities of generosity and optimism, which were a testament to his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Born on September 6th, 1937, in …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Leo D. Tervo, 94, a resident of the Snake River Hill in Chassell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, with family by his side following a short stay at the Omega House in Houghton. Leo was born on Chassell, …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: James David Jackman, a legend and hero to all who knew him passed away on July 2, 2023. He is survived by six children, Debby McColl of Traverse City, Cindy (Steve) Sutek of Peshtigo, Sandy Jackman-Aho of Negaunee, David (Lisa) Jackman …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Rich Korhonen, 76, of Gay, passed away at Aspirus-Keweenaw Hospital on July 9, 2023, after a short illness.                 He was born on October 20, 1946, a son of Hugo and Jane Korhonen.  He graduated from Cody High School in Detroit.                 Rich served in the …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Leroy Edwin Blake Jr., 79, a resident of Texas, passed away peacefully at his summer home in Calumet, Michigan on July 8, 2023. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences may be left on the Erickson-Crowley-Peterson …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: On June 25, 2023, June R. Peterson aka Junie passed into her second journey with her loving daughter by her side. She was born June 26, 1944, on Pewabic street in Laurium to Toivo and Mamie (Koivu/BuIIer) Ahonen. Junie graduated from …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Dolores “Dee” Little, 92, a resident of Superior Rd., Houghton passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Woodland Haven of Canal View—Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. Dee was born on July 30, 1930, in Chicago, IL to …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Dawn Valerie Suvanto, 66, of Dollar Bay passed away at Aspirus Keweenaw Medical Center in Laurium on Sunday, July 2, 2023 after a lengthy illness. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Francis Edwin “Toss” Tossava, age 84 of Alston, MI passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at UP Health System, Marquette, MI with his loving family by his side. He was born in Hancock, MI on December 27, 1938 the son of …