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Obituaries

Robert G. ‘Vully’ Michaelson

PELKIE — Robert G. "Vully" Michaelson, age 83 of Pelkie, MI passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Gardenview Assisted Living Facility, Calumet, MI with his loving family by his side. He was born in Askel, MI on March 29, 1942 the son of the late John and Siami (Lundy) Michaelson. Robert ...

Daryl G. Jestila

L'ANSE — Daryl G. Jestila, age 86 of L'Anse Michigan, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at UP Health System Marquette on January 13th, 2026. He was born at home on June 28, 1939 in Baraga, Michigan, the first born of fraternal twins to a surprised John W. and Rose M. ...

Rose Marie “Suzie” Mayo

BARAGA — Rose Marie "Suzie" Mayo, age 82 of Baraga, MI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse. Suzie was born in L’Anse on February 21, 1943, the daughter of the late Alfred W. and Laura L. (LaJoye) Johnson. She graduated from ...

Christine Ruonavaara

ONNELA – Christine (Nils) Ruonavaara,74, a resident of Onnela, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 2, 1951, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Alvin and Verna (Riutta) Johnson. Christine was raised in Houghton and was ...

Shirley Arvo

HOUGHTON - Shirley Ann (Cooperider) Arvo was born on December 29, 1934, in Unionville Center, Ohio, to William (Lloyd) and Sylvia Aliina (Lassila) Cooperider. At the age of three, her family moved to Hancock, MI. She was raised in Hancock and graduated from the Hancock High School with the ...

Shirley Arvo

HOUGHTON - Shirley Ann (Cooperider) Arvo was born on December 29, 1934, in Unionville Center, Ohio, to William (Lloyd) and Sylvia Aliina (Lassila) Cooperider. At the age of three, her family moved to Hancock, MI. She was raised in Hancock and graduated from the Hancock High School with the ...