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Timothy E. Kilpela

Timothy E. Kilpela, 67, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was born on February 1, 1956, a son of Howard and Lillian (Poyhonen) Kilpela. Tim was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of Hancock High School. Mr. Kilpela has worked for various heating and cooling companies in the area and retired from the Hancock Bike Shop where he had worked as a small engine mechanic. Mr. Kilpela was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Houghton. He was a member of the Isle Royal Boater’s Association. He ...

Bruce Haapapuro

Bruce Haapapuro, 83, a former local businessman and resident of Portage Township, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on March 2, 2023. He was born in Liminga, MI, on March 3, 1939, a son of the late Henry A. and Hilja A. (Hanson) Haapapuro. Bruce served his country in the National Guard receiving an Honorable discharge in 1964. In May of 1960, Bruce was united in marriage to Carol Perrault at the St. Joseph and St. Patrick’s Church in Hancock, they shared a wonderful life together for 63 years. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, a son Steven, ...

Craig John Rheault

Craig John Rheault, 49, of Lake Linden, passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born June 20, 1973, a son of Larry and Sandy Rheault. He attended Lake Linden-Hubbell High School, graduating in 1991. Following high school, Craig worked in construction and most recently for Copper Country Mental Health Services. Craig loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He enjoyed gardening, scuba diving, and football. He was a member of the 1989 Lake Linden-Hubbell State Finalist Football Team. While playing football, his lack of stature was made up for by heart and grit. Craig ...

Lynn Stallbaumer

Stallbaumer Lynn E. Stallbaumer, 72, formerly of Centralia, Kansas, died on December 30, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada after battling cancer for over eight years. Lynn was the son of Herman and Margaret Stallbaumer. He had two brothers, Galen Stallbaumer and Kirby Stallbaumer (deceased on December 12, 2022), and sisters JoAnn McKinney and Elaine Chase. He was the beloved husband and best friend to Virginia Stallbaumer for over 48 years. Lynn enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1968, on the day after graduating high school at the age of 17, and worked as a Military Police ...

Gloria Perala

Gloria Perala, 72, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. She was born on July 6, 1950, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (Mihelac) Marino. Gloria was raised in Dodgeville and was a graduate of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church. On April 14, 1967, she was united in marriage to Keith Perala. The couple moved to the Detroit area until 1986 when they moved to make Painesdale their home. In 2002, Keith preceded Gloria in death. Mrs. Perala was a member of Holy Family ...

Lucille M. Makela

Lucille M. Makela, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023, at Canal View, located in Hancock, Michigan. Lu was born August 10, 1940 the daughter of Frank and Viola (Isaacson) Perona. She attended local Schools graduating from Calumet High School with the class of 1958. Lu married Norman Makela on August 27, 1960. Together they had two sons, Gregory and Steven. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, John Perona. She is survived by her husband, Norman and sons Gregory and Steven (Barbara) Makela, five grandchildren Anna (John) Grey, Stephanie (Christopher) ...