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Robert L. Kyllonen

CHASSELL - Robert L. Kyllonen, 61, a resident of Chassell and former Laurium Police Chief passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a short illness. He was born on January 30, 1962, in Hancock, a son of the late Kenneth and Doris ...

Dorothy Kiiskila

Hancock — Dorothy Emelia Timonen Kiiskila, 88, born April 10, 1935, and passed away November 19, 2023, at Canal View — Houghton County in Hancock, Michigan, where she was a resident patient since June 2023. Dorothy was also a resident of Tapiola, Michigan. Her parents were Charles and ...

Julia Speer Munson

CALUMET — Julia Speer Munson, of Calumet, died in her home on Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2023 following a 16-year battle with multiple myeloma. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born Aug. 21, 1942, one of nine children of Frederick Speer, ...

Urban “Tibby” Baril

HUBBELL — Urban “Tibby” Baril, 86, of Hubbell passed away Friday, November 24th at the Omega House. Tibby was born on November 27, 1936 in Lake Linden, the youngest of 13 children born to Arthur and Mary Louise (Bourdeau) Baril. He graduated from Lake Linden – Hubbell High School ...

John Henry Raisanen

PAINESDALE — In cherished memory of John Henry Raisanen, who gracefully departed on November 21, 2023, at the age of 74. John, a treasured father, husband, brother, and friend, leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of his family and friends. Born on April 4, 1949, in Hancock, MI, John’s journey unfolded in Houghton County. A proud Houghton High School graduate, Army veteran, and dedicated maintenance technician at Michigan Tech University, his legacy is one of service and dedication. Survived by his Brother Edwin (Bill) Raisanen, Sister Lisa Martila, Sons Forrest and Lucas ...

Sheila Ann Coffey

Atlantic Mine — Sheila Ann Coffey, 67, a resident of Atlantic Mine, MI, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at UP Health System-Portage surrounded by family. She was born July 11, 1956 in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Carl and Hilma (Harju) Holappa. Sheila was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of Jeffers High School with the class of 1974. That same year she was united in marriage to Daniel Coffey and in 15 years of marriage they raised two children. Sheila spent several years working in the hospitality field. She loved spending time outdoors working in her ...