Obituaries

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: UPDATE: The Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM, at the Memorial Union Ballroom on the Michigan Tech Campus. The celebration is open to the public and all are welcome to commemorate his life. Lunch …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Joseph “JD” David Enoch Haapala, 13, of Wausau beloved son of Eugene and Jodie (Manning) Haapala, went to be with his Savior on July 13, 2023.  JD was born on March 12, 2010 in Wausau. JD loved life and all the people he …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Mary Patricia Myers, 80, well-known local business owner, of Lake Linden/Hubbell, passed away at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital on July 20, 2023, after a short illness.                 She was born on February 11, 1943, a daughter of Norbert and Patricia (Nulty) Buschell.  She lived in Lake …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Jean A. Kowalski, 88, a resident of Houghton passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Canal View — Houghton County. She was born on November 4, 1934, in Lake Linden, MI, a daughter of the late Theophile and Delia (Paquette) Beaudoin. Jean …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: In Loving Memory of Michele Kerban It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Michele Kerban, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many. Michele left this world on July 18th, 2023 at the age …

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 …