John “Jack” Michael Weber, age 80, passed away on October 11, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was born July 20, 1943, the son of H. William (Bill) and Marion (Iavelli) Weber of Houghton, Michigan. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bob and Rick Weber. He is ...
Nisula - Edward R. “Ed” Hulkonen Sr. age 94, a resident of Nisula went peacefully home to be with his Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023. Ed was born on July 20, 1929 to the late Henry and Hilda (Juntunen) Hulkonen of Nisula. He earned the rank of army sergeant as he served in Korea from ...
FARMINGTON HILLS - Shirley L. Laurin (nee Ruonavar), of Farmington Hills, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2023. Shirley was born in Detroit, May 4, 1936, the daughter of the late Lila and Edwin Ruonavar. Shirley was raised in the UP, Keweenaw Peninsula, city of Gay, MI, where ...
HANCOCK - Elaine E. Wanhala, age 76, of Hancock passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, following a brief illness. Elaine was born on August 28, 1947, in Calumet to Jacob and Eva (Keranen) Wanhala. Elaine graduated from Calumet High School with the Class of 1965. She attended Michigan Tech University graduating with a bachelor of science in medical technology. She worked at Wayne County hospital for a few years before moving back to the Copper Country. She finished her working career at Portage Hospital in Hancock. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Lorraine, ...
CALUMET - Gene A. Frusti, 79, of Calumet, passed away at his home on December 7, 2023. He was born in Detroit on January 3, 1944. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1963. He held numerous jobs before going to work at the Calumet Schools for 25 years, where he was known and loved by all the children. Gene was married to Karen Provost on November 28, 1964. Gene loved spending time at the summer home at Big Traverse. He liked deer hunting, fishing; and was well-known for his wood-working and handyman skills. He is survived by: his wife Karen; 2 children, Gene ...
CALUMET/ PAINESDALE - John H. Austin, 79, a resident of Calumet and Painesdale, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. John was born on May 11, 1944, at the Copper Range Hospital in Trimountain to the late Henry L. ...
