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Phillip Shanahan

Phillip Michael Shanahan: March 19, 1985 to April 29, 2026 MARQUETTE — Phillip Michael Shanahan, 41, of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 29, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1985, in Hancock, Michigan, to Michael and Jane (Recha) Shanahan. Phil graduated from Hancock High School in 2003 and went on to attend Finlandia University, where he played soccer. He later continued his studies at Northern Michigan University, a move that marked the beginning of his deep and lasting connection to the Marquette community. Marquette quickly became home to Phil. Over the ...

Phillip Michael Shanahan

Phillip Michael Shanahan: March 19, 1985 to April 29, 2026 MARQUETTE — Phillip Michael Shanahan, 41, of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 29, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1985, in Hancock, Michigan, to Michael and Jane (Recha) Shanahan. Phil graduated from Hancock ...

Mike Gilpin

HOUGHTON — On Friday, April 24, Michael “Mike” Gilpin, 85, passed away at UP Health System-Marquette following a short illness. His wife was by his side. A resident of Houghton since 1972, Mike worked as a math professor at Michigan Technological University from that year until his ...

Helen Knuuti

DODGEVILLE — A funeral service for Helen (Riutta) Knuuti, who passed away on December 16, 2025, while being lovingly cared for by family, will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2,2026, at Peace Lutheran Church in Houghton, with Rev. Tommy Welch to officiate. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the church. To view Helen’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mark Smith

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — Mark Timothy Smith, 57, of Crystal Lake, IL and Naperville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 with family and loved ones by his side. He was born on July 15, 1968 in Melrose Park, Illinois, the only son of Bonnie (Whitford) Smith. Mark grew up in ...

Irene Byykkonen

CHASSELL — Irene J. Byykkonen passed away on April 21, 2026, at Canal View. She was born November 8, 1940, to John and Julia (Tuomi) Honigisto. Irene was a lifelong resident of Chassell, MI. She graduated from Chassell School and went on to graduate from Soumi College and became a Computer Programmer at Soumi College. She was active in her community and devoted member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed quilting with friends at church crocheting, remolding homes, reading, singing, and traveling. Above all her greatest joy was being a mom. Irene is preceded in death ...