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Obituaries

John R. Ryan

CALUMET — John R. Ryan, age 92, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. John was born in Calumet on April 3, 1929, a son of Charles and Stephanie (Kobe) Ryan. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Laurium in 1946. He served in the Army ...

Robert Grigg

CALUMET — Robert Grigg, 87, a resident of Depot Street, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 10, 1934, in Laurium to Martin and Elmie (Williams) Grigg. He attended the local schools and graduated from Calumet High School with the class of ...

Frank W. Pouttu

CHASSELL — Frank W. Pouttu, 62, a resident of Chassell died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1958, in Highland Park, a son of Lillian (Pelto) Pouttu and the late Veikko M. Pouttu. As a child, he moved with the family to Tapiola and ...

Catherine Sandretto

CALUMET — Catherine Sandretto, 93, a resident of Calumet passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Canal View Houghton County. She was born on November 4, 1927, in Calumet to Jacob and Frances (Gerdesich) Vertin. She attended the local schools and graduated from Sacred Heart High School ...

Gordan Wiitanen

HOUGHTON — A mass of Christian burial for Gordon Wiitanen, a resident of Hancock and former Petoskey resident, who passed away on December 23, 2020, will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Houghton with Fr. John Martignon to officiate. The ...

David P. Niemi

CHASSELL — David P. Niemi, 64, of Chassell, passed away peacefully following a short battle with cancer on Friday, August 6, 2021, at UP Health System, Portage in Hancock. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later. Dave’s complete obituary may be viewed, and condolences ...