It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert E. Warmington on May 15, 2025. Robert was born to Harry and Eleanor (Ryan) Warmington in Hancock, MI on July 9, 1937. Bob was a veteran of the US Navy then joined the Michigan State Police in 1963. Bob worked as a trooper ...
HOUGHTON — Riley Ashton Herlevich, 22, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the UP Health System - Marquette Hospital following a short illness. Riley was born on March 14, 2003, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Jon and Cheryl (Bredekamp) Herlevich of Atlantic ...
William "Bill" Paul Yakovich of Ontonagon peacefully passed away on May 18, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Care Facility in Hubbell. Bill was born on Oct. 10, 1940 in Ontonagon, to Paul and Ardith (Dragoo) Yakovich of Rockland, Michigan. He attended school in Rockland and graduated in 1958. He played basketball all through his high school career, and was one of the U.P. high scorers in 1958. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed for two years stateside. He attained sharpshooter status during his time in the army and was honorably discharged in August 1960 and went ...
Lori Ann Lassila of Redford, Michigan, formerly of Mohawk, passed away on Dec. 3, 2024. Lori is the daughter of Ken and Virginia Lassila of Mohawk. Lori worked as an Engineer with General Motors until her retirement. She is survived by her mom; sisters, Linda (Mike) Luusua of Ludington, Sandy Lassila of Rochester Hills, Cheri Lassila of Mohawk, and Christie (Joe) Dewhirst of Novi; niece, Kaija Luusua of Muskegon; Nick and Chris Dewhirst of Novi; fur baby, Izzy; aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her dad. A private family service will be held ...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Heikkinen, age 68, a beloved resident of Elo. Mary passed away peacefully at home. She was raised in the close-knit community of Otter Lake and retired from the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. From a young age, Mary developed a deep love for horses—a passion that brought her joy throughout her life. She is survived by her loving children, Jason Heikkila and Jodi Heikkila; her grandchildren, Sydney (Tyler), Jadyn (Rhett), Dhane, Dorian (Sammy), Dexter (Lexi), and Ruthie; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Walker, ...
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the home of Mike Stegner and Elaine Johnson at 2570 60th St SW in Appleton, Minnesota (56208.) Lunch will be served. Weather permitting, we’ll have a bonfire in Marti’s memory. Marlys Kay “Marti” ...
