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David Martin Hall

HOUGHTON — David Martin Hall, age 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10 August 2024. He is survived by his wife, Dana Van Kooy, his son, Dillon Hall, and his wife, Haley Hall, his mother, Camille Carstens, his two brothers, Brad and Bob Hall, his sister, Amy Hartman, and an extended family, including Janet and Jerome Crawford, their sons, Spencer and Miles Crawford, nieces and nephews and dear friends living in the Houghton-Hancock area of Michigan and in the Boulder-Nederland area of Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father, John W. Hall, and his two nephews, R.J. ...

Lawrence Poissant

ISHPEMING — Lawrence “Larry” Poissant, age 92, passed away on August 13, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. Larry was born in Tamarack Mills on April 17, 1932, the son of Lawrence and Therese (Trudell) Poissant. He attended kindergarten at the Tamarack School and grade ...

Jeremy DeForge

NEGAUNEE — Jeremy John (Jerry) DeForge, age 53, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at UP Health Systems-Marquette. He was born July 16, 1971, in Hancock MI to John (Nonnie) DeForge Jr and Lynn DeForge Baldwin. Jerry was raised in Trimountain, MI, and graduated from Jeffers High School ...

Rachel A. Wiitala

PAINESDALE — Rachel A. Wiitala, a resident of Painesdale died peacefully on July 30, 2024, with her children by her side. She was 82 years old. She was born in Toivola Michigan to the late Rafael and Sylvia (Perala) Maki. On July 21, 1962, she married Clayton Wiitala. He preceded her in death in 2001. Rachel was known for her homemade bread and pasties that she always shared with family and friends. She loved to crochet, making doilies and afghans to give to others. She is survived by her children Troy (Cindy) Wiitala, Tina (Jamie) Mattila and Terry (Danielle) Wiitala. ...

Tammy Hopf

MESA, AZ — Tammy Hopf, 56, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital. She was born Tammy Lou Hopf on December 8, 1967, the third of five children, daughter of Marvin Hopf and Elenore (Brommer) Hopf, in Lake Linden, MI. She grew up in Hubbell and graduated from Calumet High School in the Class of 1987 (attending graduation at Lake Linden-Hubbell School). After that she worked at McDonalds in Houghton for a few years, then a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) for Janus Home Healthcare; she also worked at Hardees and Walmart in Houghton for a ...

David Paul Simons

CALUMET — David ‘Chico’ Paul Simons, born November 12, 1973 in Hancock, MI to Gloria Simons (DeForge) Dario and Richard Simons. He started work after high school helping with custodial work at Calumet High School. Later, David worked at Jim’s Pizza, the Mariner North and the Catalina restaurant in his younger years. He moved on to McGrath Roofing and then Moyle Construction. Since May 1, 1999, he found his home working for Local Ironworkers Union #8. David loved his family, especially his grandson Benson. He was a giving person and never thought twice before helping ...