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John Peter Klein

HANCOCK — John Peter Klein, 66, of Hancock, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 14th, 2024, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Born on November 4th, 1957, in Hancock, Michigan, John was the beloved son of Mary and George Klein. He attended Hancock High School and spent much of his life working in manufacturing, with stints in both Wisconsin and Texas, before returning to the Upper Peninsula—a place he cherished and called home. John is survived by his devoted partner, Cindy Juntunen, of Hancock, and his loving children, Nathan Klein, George Klein, ...

Michael J. Strzyzykowski

AHMEEK — Michael J. Strzyzykowski, age 65, a resident of Ahmeek, Michigan passed away at home on August 28, 2024. Michael was born on January 10, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Clayton and Evelyn Manninen. Michael graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet, Michigan. He attended Suomi College and Northern Michigan University. He met the love of his life, Charlene Majava and they were married in June 1992. Michael worked as a fabricator, with his last job being Royale, Inc. in Kearsarge, Michigan. Michael loved to 4wheel and ride his side by side. He liked to camp and watch the ...

Larry William Korpi

OSKAR — Larry William Korpi, a resident patient of Canal View—Houghton County and former resident of Atlantic Mine and Oskar, went home to be with our Lord on August 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Larry was born February 2, 1943, in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He was the son of William ...

Ethel Rodda

CAMBRIDGE, MN — Ethel Rodda, 88, of Cambridge, MN passed away on August 30, 2024. Ethel was born November 6, 1935, daughter of Samuel and Hilda (Winter)Talso of Trimountain, MI. On September 18, 1954, she was united in marriage to Ernest Rodda of Hancock, MI. The couple resided in ...

Margaret A. “Peggy” Puuri

SHELBY TWP. — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret A. “Peggy” Puuri on August 30, 2024. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore “Ted” Puuri. She was the loving mother of Howard (Linda La Croix) Puuri, Carolyn (Marc) Caspary, Steve (Jamie) Puuri, and Dianne (Dale) Larson. Peggy was a proud grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 18. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and extended family in Finland, all of whom she cherished deeply. Peggy & Ted were proud founding members of the Finnish Center Association of ...

Julie Claire Kangas

CALUMET — Julie Claire Kangas, 78, of Calumet, Michigan died Saturday morning August 31, 2024, at UP Health System Portage Hospital in Hanock, MI. She was born on May 5, 1946, in Calumet to Charles and Euphemia Maatta. Julie attended Calumet Public Schools, graduating with the Class of ‘64. She attended Michigan Technological University and then Northern Michigan University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1968. She was united in marriage to William Lassila on August 2, 1975. Julie was a beloved Elementary School Teacher in the Novi School ...