CHASSELL — Richard Hietala, 88, a resident of Chassell, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Hancock, a son of the late Edward William and Impi Marie (Lehto) Hietala. Richard was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the ...

TRAPROCK VALLEY — Melvin L. Turovaara, 91 of Traprock Valley passed away on May 18, 2026. Melvin was born in Wallace, Idaho on March 8, 1935. He was the son of Hjalmer and Edna (Wuopio) Turovaara. Mel grew up in Princess Point and attended Lake Linden Schools. He was joined in marriage to ...

LITLE TRAVERSE — Margaret Fay Kangas, 67, a resident of Little Traverse, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home. Margaret was born on December 23, 1958, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Sylvia (Kesti) Larson. She was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a ...

HOUGHTON — Evelyn V. Goke, 79, a resident of Houghton, died on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton following two years of significant health problems, including cancer and a stroke. She was born on May 16, 1946, in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of the late Clark and Vera ...

SALINE — Kathrin “Kathy” Ann Kind passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the age of 76. Kathy was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, neighbor and cat-mom. Her presence is already incredibly missed. Kathy was born on May 21,1949 in Hancock, MI, the daughter of ...

SOUTH RANGE — Donald Mattson, who most people knew as "Wheezer," was born to Matt and Sigrid Heikkinen Mattson on July 27, 1928. He passed away on February 28, 2026. His siblings were Dolores, Joyce, Jackie, and Karen. Summer and winter activities were enjoyed outdoors. Jackie and Wheezer ...