Gary Thomas Jaakkola, of Brighton, passed into eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born on Aug. 15, 1942, in Houghton. Gary is the son of Hubert and Meimi (Sormunen) Jaakkola. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra (Johnson) Jaakkola; son, Thomas (Melissa) Jaakkola; ...
John “Jussi” Edward Liimatta of Marco Island, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2025. John was born on Jan. 22, 1943 in Osceola to parents Roy and Lila (Lampela) Liimatta. John was baptized and confirmed in the Apostolic Lutheran Church. John graduated from Calumet High School in 1961. ...
OBENHOFF — Lillian Gloria (Riutta) (Erickson) Hermanson reached her heavenly home on May 9 at the age of 86. Lillian was born on June 4, 1938, to Hilda (Anderson) and Eino Riutta in Hancock. Lillian was a graduate of Hancock High School, lived in Ann Arbor, Farmington, and Commerce Township, Michigan. She moved back to her beloved Upper Peninsula at the age of 63, residing in Atlantic Mine. Lillian was blessed with six children, Craig (Lori) Erickson, Jill (Timothy) Efraimson, Jana Kivari, Heidi (Michael) Redinger, Michael Hermanson, Andrea (Mario) Campos, and seven stepchildren Ken, ...
Marion Claire Suhonen, age 80, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, at Mission Point of Hancock, where she had been a resident for several years. A graveside service for Marion will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Ahmeek on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12 p.m. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leroy Phillip Jamison, who departed this life peacefully at his home in Ontonagon on May 8, 2025, at the age of 89. Born Nov. 15, 1935, to parents Walter and Minnie (Roehm) Jamison, Leroy married Catherine (Dairo) on Oct. 15, ...
LAKE LINDEN — Timothy Lawless, 73, resident of Lake Linden, passed away on May 9, 2025, from complications of dementia. Tim was born on April 16, 1952, a son of James, Sr. and Lillian Lawless. He was a graduate of Sault Ste. Marie High School, where he played football. He worked in logging, farming, truck driving, and road construction, before becoming a CNA and working at the Houghton County Medical Care until his retirement. He was married to Linda Lawless, and she passed away in 2019. On June 12, 2020, Tim was married to Evelyn Lawless. Tim enjoyed hunting, camping, and ...
