×

Obituaries

Steven Basto

GREER, S.C. — Steven Michael Basto passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center.  Steven was the son of Dolores Basto and the late Edward Basto. He was the loving husband of Karla Pelli Basto.  Steven graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet in 1975, and ...

Ruth Brown

Ruth Esther Puska Brown, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida, reunited with her husband of 60 years, Don, in the presence of the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2025. Ruth was the youngest of three daughters born to Eino and Aino Puska. She was born and raised in Hancock, and graduated from Hancock High ...

David Autio

SOUTH RANGE — David Karl Autio, 63, died unexpectedly in his home in South Range on Dec. 15, 2024, from a heart attack. David graduated from Jeffers in 1980. He was an accomplished artist, member of the national guard and motorcycle enthusiast. He also doubled as call-in radio personality ...

Barbara McDowell

Barbara Ann McDowell (born Apple) passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in Houghton, Michigan. Born on June 30, 1942, in Piqua, Ohio, Barbara lived a life centered around family and faith. Her deep-rooted devotion to her church community was a constant source of strength and joy. Barbara was ...

Edward Paavola

BALTIC — Edward Paavola, 72, a resident of Baltic, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Canal View – Houghton County, where he had been a resident patient. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements ...

Ann Julio

HANCOCK — Ann Marie Julio, 67, of Hancock, passed away at her home on on May 2, 2025, with her loving family at her side. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with her arrangements, which are still incomplete.