James Allen “Jim” Wiita, 90, of Lake Linden and Big Traverse, passed away at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium after a stroke, on December 12, 2022. Jim was born on June 10, 1932 in Big Traverse, a son of John and Marion (Wuokkila) Wiita. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell in 1950. ...

Mary Pat LaRochelle, 84, a resident of Calumet passed away at her home on Thursday morning December 8, 2022 with her husband Gene by her side. Mary Pat (”Patti”) was born on April 7, 1938, in Calumet. The daughter to the late Joseph and Lucille (O’Brien) Harrington where she grew up ...

Elmer “Bud” A. Bessonen, age 84, of Escanaba, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home in Escanaba. On February 2, 1938, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Bessonen of Allouez, MI. He was named Elmer A. Bessonen, Jr. (aka Bud Bessonen). In 1942, the family moved to ...

Gregory Francis Bracco, 89, passed away peacefully December 6, 2022 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan. Born April 4, 1933, to Anton and Mary (Hrovatich) Bracco in Raymbaultown, Michigan. He married Gracia Hebbard on October 27, 1956, in Calumet, Michigan. Gregory worked at ...

Marjorie J. Miller, 74, a former resident of Onnela passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Biloxi, MS, where she had been residing. She was born on May 28, 1948, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Helmer and Saima (Kinnunen) Peterson. Marge was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen (Eleanore Michaelson) Pesola on December 9, 2022. She was born on February 15, 1927, to Mariam (Marie) Lilstrang and Arvo Michaelson. She married Raymond Pesola (deceased) and had two children. She was a devoted wife, mother, ...