HOUGHTON — Martyn R. Smith, 78, a resident of Houghton and former Michigan Technological University Professor, Department Head, and Dean of the Graduate School, died at home on June 27, 2023 after a long struggle with dementia. Marty received his B.A. in mathematics from Montclair State ...

Briita Ylisto Hall, 75, passed away after a rapid decline with Lewy Body Dementia on July 10, 2023. She was born to Ingrid and Into Ylisto in Laurium, Michigan, on April 9, 1948. From very early in life, Britta had a curious and keen mind, and love for learning. She graduated Roosevelt High ...

Herbert Marutz, aged 85, peacefully passed away on December 9, 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 6, 1937, in St. Joseph, MI, he ...

White Pine — Lawrence “Larry” John Tarvas, 81, from White Pine, Michigan, and the retirement residence of Orangewood Shadows in Mesa, Arizona, joined our Lord, his dear wife, Lorraine, his son, Clyde, his parents, Reino and Viola, and many other relatives and friends that moved on before ...

Gertrude Delores (Heikkinen) Somero, 97, was peacefully called to her heavenly home on June 18, 2023, with her children at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (2010); granddaughter Kerrie Wolfe (2017); daughter-in-law Lynn Somero (2017); brothers William, Oscar, Raymond ...

CHASSELL — Ruth Edna Kangas Groth, 97, died on December 8, 2022, at Omega House in Houghton, Michigan. She is survived by her children, Emil of Chassell, Michigan, John of Cleveland, Ohio, Rick (Vicki) of Waupaca, Wisconsin, Daniel of Hancock, Michigan, and Gloria (Paulo) of Surrey, ...