HOUGHTON — It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Hauswirth, also known as “Hausy”, age 88, of Houghton, Michigan. He passed away peacefully with family at his side at Canal View on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and ...

TAPIOLA —Michael N. Peterson, 69, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home following a short illness. He was born on July 31, 1956, in Hancock a son of the late Nels and Elaine (Klemett) Peterson. Mike was raised in Painesdale and South Range. He was a ...

PRUDENVILLE — Joseph "Joe" Anthony Chopp, age 90, of Prudenville, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on January 29, 1936, in Copper City, Michigan, to Joseph and Ann (Vairo) Chopp. He graduated from Calumet High School class ...

CHASSELL — Richard Hietala, 88, a resident of Chassell, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Hancock, a son of the late Edward William and Impi Marie (Lehto) Hietala. Richard was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the ...

LITLE TRAVERSE — Margaret Fay Kangas, 67, a resident of Little Traverse, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home. Margaret was born on December 23, 1958, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Sylvia (Kesti) Larson. She was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a ...

TRAPROCK VALLEY — Melvin L. Turovaara, 91 of Traprock Valley passed away on May 18, 2026. Melvin was born in Wallace, Idaho on March 8, 1935. He was the son of Hjalmer and Edna (Wuopio) Turovaara. Mel grew up in Princess Point and attended Lake Linden Schools. He was joined in marriage to ...