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David James Barkell

LAKE LINDEN — David James Barkell, 80, of Lake Linden, passed away at his home on April 2, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. David was born on April 18, 1944, in Pontiac, Michigan, a son of Gordon and Eleanor Barkell. He graduated from Berkley High School in Oakland, Michigan, in 1962. He enlisted is the U.S. Navy, serving in Vietnam.  Locally, he worked for Quality Foods for 18 years and Michigan Tech, retiring after 20 years. He married Ann Lamorand at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in Hubbell in 1970. David was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and an active member ...

Peter M. Osmak

CALUMET — Peter M. Osmak, 97, passed away at the Canal-View Houghton County on April 1, 2025, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul (twin), George, Andrew, Joseph, Anton, and sisters Victoria, Julia and Mary. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in May 2025. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.

Geraldine Jane Luukkonen

TOIVOLA — Geraldine Jane “Gerry” Luukkonen (nee Hayrynen), 78, passed away on Feb. 8, 2025, in Marquette. Born on April 27, 1946, in Hancock, Gerry grew up in the Upper Peninsula and graduated from Jeffers High School in Painesdale in 1964. She built a life filled with love for her ...

Gerald Nordstrom

Gerald C. (Nordie) Nordstrom, 76, a former resident of Allouez, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at Canal View - Houghton County, where he had been a resident patient for the past several years. Nordie was born on Jan. 13, 1949, a son of Gerald and Nancy (Tervo) Nordstrom. He ...

Eila Koski

Eila Koski, 94, of Aura, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at U.P. Health Portage in Hancock, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Aura, Eila was the daughter of Arne and Sylvia (Lampinen) Kilpela. She graduated from L'Anse High School in 1948, and ...

Maryann Leaf

L’ANSE — Maryann Leaf, age 82 of L’Anse, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Bayside Village, L’Anse. Maryann’s complete obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.