Obituaries
Francis "Frank" Huegel
Aug 8, 2026
World War â…¡ Navy Seabee, Michigan Tech alumnus, retired Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineer and longtime Redding, Calif., resident Francis “Frank” Huegel died peacefully at home on Aug. 8, 2026. He was 101.
Frank was born on Nov. 13, 1924, and raised in Prohibition- and Great Depression-era Chicago, Ill. He and his older sister, now-deceased Agnes (Nick) Wagner of Concord, Calif.,...
James T. Barroga
Oct 4, 2026
Hancock
James T. Barroga, 81, a resident of Hancock, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at UP Health System – Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted.
He was born on November 4, 1944, in Dixon, IL, a son of the late James and Fern (Tilton) Barroga.
On August 26, 1972, he was united in marriage to the former Patricia Peltier at St. Joseph’s...
Read George Burgan
Oct 3, 2026
Bootjack
Read Burgan of Bootjack passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 83.
He was born on September 21, 1943, to Irma (Karhu) and George Burgan in Laurium, MI. He attended Charles Briggs School in Laurium and graduated from Houghton High School in 1961.
He earned a Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degree from Grand Rapids Baptist College (now Cornerstone...
Terry Kinzel
Sep 30, 2026
Hancock
Dr. Terry Kinzel, 77, a well-known area physician, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with his family by his side.
Terry was born on March 15th 1949 to Floyd Kinzel and Martha Mallory Kinzel in Grosse Isle, Detroit MI, an only child. Terry was proud of the fact that his grandfather worked in the copper mines on the...
Gene Ortner
Sep 29, 2026
Houghton
Gene M. Ortner, (99) a resident of the Bluffs Senor Living Community and former Chassell resident, passed away on September 29, 2026 peacefully at Omega House in Houghton, MI.
Gene was born on November 6, 1926 to Oscar and Ruth (Davis) Ortner in Flint, MI. Gene graduated from Dye High School in 1944 and then joined the military, serving in the...
Ruth J. Lindrus
Sep 29, 2026
Hancock
Ruth Joan Lindrus, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at Portage Pointe, Franklin House in Hancock, Michigan. Born on October 12, 1933, Ruth was the daughter of Hjalmer and Lempi (Jaakkola) Luokka and grew up in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. She was a proud graduate of Jeffers High School. She carried a warmth, resilience, and friendliness with her...
Gene Merle Ortner
Sep 29, 2026
Chassell
Gene M. Ortner, 99, a resident of the Bluff's Senior Living Community and former Chassell resident, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
Robert R. Mattila
Sep 28, 2026
Painesdale
Robert Roy Mattila Sr of Painesdale gained his angel wings on September 28, 2026, with his loving family by his side in Cuba City, WI, where he has lived with his daughter Connie and her family for the last 7 years.
Robert was born January 18, 1942, at a whopping 13 lbs to James and Bertha (Maki) Mattila. He attended Houghton...
Avis L. West
Sep 28, 2026
Houghton
Avis L. (George) West, 80, a resident of Houghton, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at home following a short illness.
She was born on February 25, 1946, in Wayland, MI, a daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Hog) Gilett. Avis was raised in Wayland, MI, and Ann Arbor, MI, and graduated from Ann Arbor High School. She then attended...
Robert C. Boyce
Sep 27, 2026
HancockRobert Crawford Boyce, 82, of Hancock, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home.He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; mother, Peg & step-father Arlo.Surviving are: his daughter Sherrie and her children Brandi and Sonya and his son Rob and his children Tanner and Trey.To send condolences to Robert's family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral &...
Steven Kneebone
Sep 25, 2026
Painesdale
Steven Kneebone, 65, a resident of Painesdale, unexpectedly passed away Friday September 25, 2026, at the UP Health System - Portage Hospital following a short illness.
He was born on April 1, 1961, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late James and Jeannette (Silvola) Kneebone. Steve was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School...
Richard A. "Dicky" Andrews
Sep 24, 2026
Painesdale
Richard A. "Dicky" Andrews, 85, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the UP Health System- Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted.
Richard was born on October 5, 1940, in Trimountain, to the late Thomas and Irene (Raisanen) Andrews. He was raised in Painesdale and was a graduate of Jeffers High School with the class of 1958.
Following...
Donald William Juntunen
Sep 22, 2026
Houghton Canal
Donald W. Juntunen, 86, a former resident of Houghton Canal Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Canal View – Houghton County, where he had been a resident for the past month.
He was born on September 29, 1939, in Bessmer, MI, the son of the late William A. and Julia (Soine) Juntunen. Don was raised in Houghton...
Doris J. Veldhuis
Sep 20, 2026
Chassell
Doris J. Veldhuis, 85, a resident of Chassell and former Toivola resident, suddenly passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at UP Health System - Portage Hospital shortly after arriving.
She was born on March 14, 1941, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Van Hartesveldt) Veldhuis. Doris was raised in the Detroit area and was a graduate...
Wayne M Hackman
Sep 20, 2026
South Range
Husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Wayne Hackman, 74, of South Range, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Wayne was born in Fort Knox, KY on April 24, 1952, to Marvin Otto and Eleanor Flora (Somero) Hackman while serving stateside during the Korean War.
Wayne spent his childhood in Painsdale, graduating from Jeffers High School in...
Victor Chartier
Sep 15, 2026
Houghton
Victor Chartier, 96, a resident of Houghton, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Garden View Memory Care in Calumet, Mi where he had resided since November.
He was born on June 4, 1930, in Lake Linden, MI, a son of the late Adelore & Bertha (Pelland) Chartier. Victor was a graduate of the Lake Linden High School in 1948. He...
James R. Saari
Sep 12, 2026
Greenland
James R. Saari, 48, a resident of Greenland and former Winona resident, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his home in Greenland.
He was born on January 12, 1978, in Ontonagon, MI, a son of David and Colleen (O’Connell) Saari. Jim was raised in Winona and attended the Winona and Jeffers Schools before receiving his GED.
Following school, Jim began a...
Kenneth C. Clouthier
Sep 11, 2026
Dollar Bay
Kenneth C. Clouthier, 85, a resident of North Grosse Pointe Shores, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at HSHS St. Mary's Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, following a short illness.
He was born on April 16, 1941, in Lake Linden, a son of the late Henry and Leona (DeRoche) Clouthier Sr. Ken was raised in Lake Linden, he attended...
Sharon Gail Stipech
Sep 2, 2026
Chassell
Sharon Gail Stipech (Aho), 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Chassell on September 3, 2026.
Sharon was born in L’Anse on December 10, 1944, to Edward Aho and Aune Aho (Turpeinen). She grew up on her parents’ dairy farm in Baraga with her older sister Sandra and younger brother Dale. She begged her mother to let her go to...
Michael Charles Sorvala
Aug 24, 2026
Dollar Bay
Michael C. Sorvala, 60, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home following an apparent heart attack.
A memorial service for Michael will be held at a later time. The family asks that memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Chapel to assist with expenses.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock...
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