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Benjamin Vezzetti

ONTONAGON — Benjamin Joseph Vezzetti passed away Friday morning, January 19, 2024, age 82, in Wayland, MI. He was born October 1, 1941, in Ontonagon, MI, the son of Egedio A. and Margaret G. (O’Connell) Vezzetti of Greenland, MI. Ben graduated from Mass City High School. He enlisted in ...

Arthur Gullstrand

HOUGHTON — Arthur “AJ” Gullstrand, 75, a resident of Houghton passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton with his sons by his side following a short illness. He was born on May 19, 1948, in Houghton, MI, a son of the late Bernard “Buck” and Mary “Mugga” (Gergurich) Gullstrand. AJ was raised in Houghton and was a graduate of Houghton High School with the class of 1966. He then attended Northern Michigan University receiving a psychology degree. Mr. Gullstrand then moved to Savage, MN, and worked as the head mechanic at the Yamaha Dealership ...

Paul Lehto

CALUMET ­— Paul Lehto, age 85, a resident of Calumet, Michigan passed away on February 1, 2024, at the Omega House located in Houghton, Michigan. Paul was born in Wolverine Location November 28, 1938. He attended Wolverine, Centennial and Calumet High School and graduated in 1957. Paul served six years in the US Army Reserves and received an Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1964. Paul worked for various employers including nine years for Calumet and Hecla Mining Company. Paul served as Calumet Township Supervisor from November 20, 1972 to September 13, ...

Vicki Lynn Burrows

CALUMET — Vicki Lynn Burrows, preceded in death by fiancé William “Billy” Lehtinen, passed away on August 29, 2023. She is survived by her son, Christoff, daughter, Katrina, daughter in law, Tracy, granddaughter Logan and father of her children Todd. A Life Celebration for family ...

Kenneth Ekdahl

KINSMAN, OH — Kenneth Gary Ekdahl, affectionately known as Ken or “Kenner” to his friends and family, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 51, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. His final days were spent in Kinsman, OH, surrounded by the warmth and love of his ...

Mary King Boutwell

LAURIUM — Mary King Boutwell, 74, passed away at her home in Laurium on January 29, 2024. She was comforted and cared for by her husband, William Boutwell (Bill), and her children and family during her final days. She will be greatly missed. Mary was born on June 5, 1949, to Robert and Janet King in Laurium, Michigan. She attended Calumet High School. In 1968, Mary and Bill Boutwell were married. They welcomed three children into their lives, Brett, Brandy and Bart. Mary and her family called Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, home for 29 years. Mary worked at Herberger’s in Virginia, ...