REDDING, CA — World War Ⅱ Navy Seabee, Michigan Tech alumnus, retired Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineer and longtime Redding, Calif., resident Francis “Frank” Huegel died peacefully at home on Aug. 8, 2026. He was 101. Frank was born on Nov. 13, 1924, and raised in ...
CALUMET — Dwane Jay Maki, age 56, of Calumet, passed away at his home on September 27, 2026. Dwane was born in Laurium, Michigan, on November 14, 1969, to Wesley Maki and Claire Kolmonen. Dwane was a well-known mechanic in the Calumet area for many years. He will be remembered for his dedication to his work and the lasting impression he made on everyone who knew him. Dwane is survived by his beloved daughter, Mackenzie (Tyler) Maki of Crawfordville, Florida; his mother, Claire Kolmonen of Calumet, Michigan; and his sisters, Wanda Erkkila of Calumet, Michigan; Lissa Maki of Hancock, ...
TOIVOLA — Lionel Francis Beaudoin, 80, of Toivola, passed away after a short illness on September 28, 2026, with his family by his side at the Pinecrest Medical Center in Powers. Lionel was born on November 29, 1945 in Lake Linden, a son of Reuben and Irene (Baillargeon) Beaudoin. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1963. Lionel served in the U.S. Army, in the 18th Engineer Brigade, in Vietnam. Lionel worked as a diesel mechanic in Sheboygan, WI for many years. Later, he logged many miles as an over-the-road truck driver for 16 years. Later, he returned to ...
HOUGHTON — Avis L. (George) West, 80, a resident of Houghton, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at home following a short illness. She was born on February 25, 1946, in Wayland, MI, a daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Hog) Gilett. Avis was raised in Wayland and Ann Arbor, and graduated from Ann Arbor High School. She then attended Western Michigan University where she received her Bachelor of Art Degree in Art and her teaching certificate. In 1968, she was united in marriage to George West, the couple had resided in Albany, GA, before moving to make their home in Hancock ...
PAINESDALE — Richard A. "Dicky" Andrews, 85, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the UP Health System- Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. Richard was born on October 5, 1940, in Trimountain, to the late Thomas and Irene (Raisanen) Andrews. He was raised in Painesdale and was a graduate of Jeffers High School with the class of 1958. Following high school, Richard joined the United States Army and honorably served until 1961. When he returned to the Copper Country, he met Jean Rashleigh. The couple were married on January 25, 1964. Mr. ...
HANCOCK — James "Jim" R. Grasseschi left us to be with the Lord on September 17, 2026, at the age of 85. Jim was born on August 3, 1941, in Hancock, Michigan, to Dorino and Irene Grasseschi. He was the eldest of six children. Following high school, Jim proudly served his country in the ...
