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Robert Andrews

RIPLEY — Robert J. “Bob” Andrews, 86, of Ripley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton. Graveside services will be held at Hancock's Lakeside Cemetery on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. with Father Corey Litzner of the Church of the Resurrection officiating, along with honors from the Copper Country Veterans Association and the Ripley Fire Department. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, please consider donating the the Ripley Fire Department in memory of Robert “Bob” Andrews. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock ...

Jean Maki

CHASSELL — Jean Ethelyn Maki, 85, a resident of Chassell, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she had been a patient since September of 2024. She was born on Feb. 25, 1940, in Askel Hill, Michigan, a daughter of the late John ...

Eunice Sten

OSKAR — Eunice J. Sten, 81, a resident of Oskar, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on Sept. 8, 1943, in Trimountain, a daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Narhi) Paavola. Eunice was raised in Tapiola and attended the John A. Doelle School. Eunice had ...

Mary Kieranen

TWIN LAKES — In memory of Mary Esther Kieranen, 64, a resident of Twin Lakes (Toivola), who died unexpectedly at home early Thursday morning, May 15, 2025. Mary was born March 24, 1961, as the daughter of Benhart and Esther Kieranen of Mass City. After her family moved to Twin Lakes a ...

Ruth Canales

CHASSELL — Ruth E. Canales, 96, a resident of Chassell, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Canal View — Houghton County. Ruth Canales (Timonen) was born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, on Sept. 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Arvid and Maria (Ridell) Timonen. Ruth was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the John A. Doelle School with the class of 1947. Ruth moved to the Detroit area where she was married to Albert Canales. After have two children, the couple parted. Ruth returned to the Copper County to make her home in Chassell until becoming a patient at Canal ...

Clarence McDonald

CALUMET — Clarence McDonald, 93, a resident of Calumet, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.