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Obituaries

Joyce E. Rowe

HANCOCK - Joyce E. Rowe, age 80, a resident of Hancock passed to her heavenly home on January 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on December 20, 1941 in Hancock, to John and Elsie (Lexon) Walstrom. She attended the local schools and graduated from Houghton High School with the ...

JEAN E. PARRISH

DOLLAR BAY - Jean E. Parrish, 66, a resident of Dollar Bay passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the UP Health Systems - Portage Hospital in Hancock where she had been a patient. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, ...

George Robert “Skip” Skuggen

George Robert “Skip” Skuggen, 91 of Avon Lake, OH., formerly of L’Anse, MI passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born October 14, 1930, to parents, Captain George T., and Myrtle (nee Johnston) Skuggen in Hancock, ...

Jason Tuoriniemi

Mohawk-Jason Tuoriniemi, 48, a resident of Mohawk, passed away following an ATV accident in Keweenaw County on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born on June 19, 1974 in Laurium, son to William and Bonnie (Laurie) Tuoriniemi. Jason graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1992. He then ...

Steven H. Strauch

HANCOCK - Steven H. Strauch, 62, passed away on Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, following a short illness. Steven was born on March 24th, 1960 in Milwaukee to Douglas and June (Koski) Strauch. Steve attended Jeffers High School. Steven enjoyed the great ...

Jill Nissila

Oregon: Jill Nissila, former Ripley floral shop business owner with her husband Peter, passed away on February 21, 2022 at her home in Oregon following a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday July 9, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hancock with Pastor ...