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Obituaries

Arbutus Peterson

Phoenix MI - Arbutus Peterson, 89, of Phoenix, Michigan passed away on August 25th, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She graduated from Calumet High School in 1951. Arbutus owned and operated the Phoenix General Store from 1973 until the time of her death. She selflessly devoted her life to ...

Carol A. Adams

Lake Linden - Carol A. Adams, 82, resident of Canal View and formerly of Lake Linden, passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2023 at U.P. Health System Portage after a sudden illness. Carol was born on April 26, 1941 in Lake Linden to the late Rose (Baril) and Henry Piche. She graduated ...

Helen M. Hokenson

Kalamazoo, MI - Helen M. (Forsgren) Hokenson passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, while in Hospice Care for Alzheimers in Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Helen was born October 17, 1932, in Alexandria, Minnesota (MN) to Hulda and Gustav Forsgren. She was the youngest Forsgren ...

Anthony John “Tony” Kitchen

Anthony John “Tony” Kitchen, a radiant soul known for his worldly pursuits, his contemplative conversations, and his unexpected charm, died on July 9 in Chicago, IL, due to natural causes. He was 39. Born on May 28, 1984, in Hancock, MI, Tony was a cherished son of Dennis and Diane ...

Anita L. Walikainen

CHASSELL — Anita L. Walikainen, 83, a resident of Chassell passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness. She was born on February 27, 1940, in Toivola, MI, a daughter of the late Levi and Ida (Wiitala) Laurila. Anita was raised in the Misery ...

Judith Juntunen

HOUGHTON — Judith Juntunen, 89, a resident of the Bluff’s Senior Living Community and former Obenhoff resident, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three days. She was born on June 13, 1934, in Redridge ...