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Obituaries

Derek Rene Dronet

CALUMET - Derek Rene Dronet was born on November 30, 1961 and died on April 2, 2026. “Love doesn't die, people do; So if all that is left of me is love, give that away” “Live free and run naked” was his favorite quote. Brave, faithful, and protective of those he loved, he served ...

Derek Dronet

CALUMET — Derek Rene Dronet was born on November 30, 1961 and died on April 2, 2026. Brave, faithful, and protective of those he loved, he served over 20 years in the United States Coast Guard as a marine electrician, Navy certified diver, search and rescue drug busting, and on an ice ...

Sally Givens

Sally Givens October 29, 1944 – December 23, 2025 Sally Givens, 81, of Houghton, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by her family, friends, and pastor. Born in Aura, MI, she was a woman whose life was defined by two great loves: her deep Christian faith and her devotion ...

Kenneth Hanninen

HOUGHTON — Kenneth A. Hanninen, 93, a former resident at the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton, MI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026,at the Omega House. He was born on March 11, 1933, in Duluth, MN to Esther (Hanninen) Harju. Ken was raised by his grandparents, Andrew and Sophie ...

Douglas Morin

SOUTH RANGE — Douglas “Doug” Morin passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital after a short illness. Doug was born on December 31, 1933, in Beacon Hill to Albert and Wilhelmina (Tapio) Morin. He attended Stanton Township Schools and graduated from ...

Cory Gene Osieczonek

COPPER HARBOR — Cory Gene Osieczonek, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2026 in Copper Harbor, MI. He was born October 21, 1971, to Darlene and Wayne Osieczonek. He grew up in Phillips, WI, on a small 25acre hobby farm with many animal friends. His affection for nature was ...