Helen Mary (Kargela) Whiton, of Calumet, Swedetown location, passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Valley, Arizona, at age 92. Helen was born in Swedetown on July 22, 1933, to William and Elma Kargela. She grew up in Swedetown, and attended Calumet schools. In June of 1952, Helen ...

HANCOCK - John Paul Goraczniak, 62, of Hancock, passed away at his residence on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. He was born on Oct. 20, 1963 to the late Paul and Joyce Goraczniak in Laurium. He attended Calumet Schools and later was employed by as a baker for Thurner's Bakery in Calumet and then for ...

Jeanette Oikarinen, age 94, a resident of Laurium, passed away on Nov. 28, 2025 at the Omega House in Houghton. A full obituary and service details will be published at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences ...

Linda Kay (Messick) Leinonen, of Lake Linden, passed away on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium. Linda was born on July 15, 1953, in Elkhart, Indiana, to parents Gene and Melba (North) Messick.     Linda graduated from Jimtown High School in Elkhart. She ...

Peter Paul “Ziggy” Fulayter, age 84, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Chicago a son of Peter and Agnes (Kobe) Fulayter, and moved to Calumet at a young age. He was a graduate of Calumet High School Class of 1959. Following high ...

NISULA — William J. “Bill” Gauthier, age 60 of Nisula, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later time. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.