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Barbara J. Lahnala

Atlantic Mine — Barbara Lahnala, 86 of Atlantic Mine, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 at Green Tree of Hubbell. Survived by her husband, Erland Lahnala of Atlantic Mine, daughters Greta (Michael) Maples of Atlantic Mine, Maria (Dale) Vadnais of Atlantic Mine, grandchildren Hannah ...

Josette M. Ruska

CHASSELL — Josette M. Ruska (nee Moore), 85, a resident of Broemer Rd., Chassell, passed away Saturday. Dec. 28, 2024, at home after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert Carleton and Blanche Moore. Josie was a graduate with the class of 1957 of Divine ...

Mary Ann (Basarich) Vesel

ELY, MN — Mary Ann (Basarich) Vesel, 84, passed away on December 15, 2024 at the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely, Minnesota with the love of her life, husband Ray, by her side. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 63 years, Raymond, son John (Nina) Vesel, and daughter Sandy(Arlyn) Aronson, her grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah, and Jason Vesel, a sister, Roberta Jean(Lyle) Adams, and a very special niece, Ray’s god daughter, Julie Vesel. A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2025, funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely, Minnesota.

Harold “Billy” William Moilanen

Harold “Billy” William Moilanen, age 77, passed away surrounded by family on Dec. 21, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1947 in Laurium, to the late Harold and Ann (Pechawer) Moilanen. Following his high school graduation, he entered into military service. He served honorably in the United ...

Eleanore “Ellie” Laurie

LAKE LINDEN — Eleanore “Ellie” Laurie, 95, of Lake Linden, passed away peacefully in Calumet on December 26, 2024. The daughter of Mae and Andrew Dudick, Ellie was born in Allouez on March 30, 1929. Ellie was known for her bright smile, her wonderful baked goods, her promptness, ...

Edward William Kangas

ONTONAGON — Edward William Kangas, 93 years old passed away peacefully at Omega House, Hospice Care, in Houghton, on Dec. 26, 2024. He was industrious, innovative, a thinker, a doer and a mentor who maintained a sense of humor throughout his life. Edward was born on July 12, 1931 to ...