Thomas John Neher, 39, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away on July 21, 2025. Thomas was born into this world struggling for life and proved many wrong with his strength, courage, and determination. He grew into a man whose presence brought light, humor, and heart to everyone who knew him. ...
LIMINGA — Carol (Raymond) Denomme, 82, a resident of Liminga, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1943, in Royal Oak, Michigan, a daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Osantowski) Krauskoff. Carol was raised in Ferndale, Michigan, and was a graduate of the Ferndale High School class of 1961. Following high school, Carol received her RN degree after attending Harper Hospital Nursing School. She had worked as a nurse for a few years before beginning her family. On Aug. 4, 1967, she was united in marriage ...
HANCOCK — Margaret T. Kekko, 88, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at U.P. Health System-Marquette Hospital following a short illness. She was born on Feb. 6, 1937, in Mason Location, to the late Frederick W. and Julia (Tornuff) Ziemnick. She attended Saint Cecilia School in Hubbell and later graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Calumet in 1955. Friends may remember her employment in the fabric department at Gartner's Department Store in Hancock and later at the MTU Library and then the MTU Keweenaw Research Center at the Houghton County Airport ...
Pete Marth, age 74, died recently after an extended illness. Peter was a graduate of Michigan Technological University receiving his degree in metallurgical engineering. Following his studies at MTU, he accepted a teaching position at Baraga High School in 1975 where he taught math and physics. Pete was highly respected by both students and his fellow teaching colleagues. Beyond his teaching career, Pete was a dedicated recreational sports enthusiast. He enjoyed mountain biking, white water kayaking, weight lifting, hunting and fishing. His pastimes were walking his beloved dogs ...
Jackie “Jack” Donald Luukkonen of Toivola, passed away on July 6, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, closing a life defined by love, resilience, humor, and an adventurous spirit. Born in Calumet on Dec. 31, 1937, to Sakarias and Lyyli (Savola) Luukkonen, Jack was raised in the small ...
RIPLEY — Margie Andrews, 81, of Ripley, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, at Garden View in Calumet. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is in charge of the arrangements which are still incomplete.
