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Obituaries

Dorothy Richetta

Dorothy Richetta passed away peacefully on Oct. 22 at Aspirus hospital with her sister and some members of the parish at her side. She was born at Laurium Memorial hospital on Aug. 11, 1938, to Dominic and Anna (Rabuze) Richetta, graduated from Sacred Heart school in June 1958, and loved ...

Juliana Marttila

LIMINGA — Juliana H. Marttila, 94, a resident of Liminga, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the Pewabic house of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the ...

Lawrence Kahkonen

Lawrence “Larry” Kahkonen, 84, of Chassell, formerly of L’Anse, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2025. He was born on Aug. 2, 1941, in Pequaming, Michigan, to Waino and Marie (Brunet) Kahkonen. Larry grew up with a strong work ethic and a love for hunting and fishing that followed ...

Angeline Lyttinen

TAPIOLA — Angeline (Melvin) Lyttinen, 75, a resident of Tapiola, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at her home following an apparent heart attack. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will ...

Robert Wanhala

SOUTH RANGE — Robert A. Wanhala a resident of South Range, passed away on Nov. 17, 2025, at the UP-Health System – Marquette Hospital. Most knew him as Bobby or Buzzy. He came into the world 66 years ago on Aug. 29, 1959. Born to the late Sharon (Perfetti) Wanhala and the late Bob ...

Dominic Rovano

Dominic “DJ” Rovano, 45, passed away on Nov. 11, 2025, after a short but courageous fight with cancer. Born on March 20, 1980, at Portage Hospital, Dominic grew up in Hubbell, surrounded by the natural beauty and a close-knit community that shaped his grounded, humble spirit and his deep ...