Gene “Butch” Kipina

Gene “Butch” Kipina, 77, a resident of Calumet, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer with family by his side.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Siskiwit Reception Hall on Pine Street in Calumet with Pastor Peter Vorhes to officiate. A celebration of a life well lived will follow the service at 5 p.m.