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Raymond Ojala Sr.

Hubbell — Raymond Ojala Sr., 66, a resident of Hubbell passed away at his home following a short illness. He was born on Jan. 3, 1958, in Hancock, a son of the late Toivo and Jean (Walman) Ojala. He was raised in Menard Location and received his GED from Hancock High School. On Feb. 9, 1977, he was united in marriage to the former Dorthy Philips. The couple resided in Lake Linden before moving to make their home in Hubbell. On Jan. 27, 2021, Dorthy preceded Ray in Death. Mr. Ojala had worked for LeBlanc’s IGA in Hubbell before retiring as a assistant Dairy Manager ...

Susan Irene Wisniewski Christensen

Freeland, Mich — Susan Irene Wisniewski Christensen, aged 51, of Freeland, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Dec. 2, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. Born in L’Anse, Susan was the cherished daughter of Stefan and Marsha ...

Sharon Lee (Pohjola) Piippo

Sharon Lee (Pohjola) Piippo, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2024, at the age of 82 in her home surrounded by loving family. Born in Detroit, Michigan on Feb. 25, 1942 to Carl and Mary Pohjola. After a short stay in Detroit ...

Gregg D Lammi

Glendale, Ariz. — On Friday, December 6, 2024, Gregg went on to spend his time with the Lord. Gregg was born in Calumet, Michigan, in 1963 to Bruce and Marlene Lammi. He spent most of his life in the Milwaukee area, attending local schools. He is a graduate of Menomonee Falls High School and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Gregg was preceded in death by his mother, brother Brad and sister Susan. He is survived by his father, sister Robin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The majority of his career was spent in the Milwaukee area in the IT field. He relocated to the ...

Elaine Kathryn Peterson

Under His Wings I am safely abiding. There will I hide ‘til life’s trials are o’er. Resting in Jesus I’m safe evermore. Elaine Kathryn Peterson, 85, of Alston, Michigan received her crown of everlasting life on December 5, 2024, when she passed from this life to eternal glory at her home surrounded by loving family. Mere words are inadequate to describe Elaine and her life. She entered this world on February 9, 1939, with the sisu of her Finnish heritage, to Oiva and Gertrude Juntunen. She was born at home in Baraga, and as a young child moved to the Detroit area where she ...

Kristin G. Delpierre

Houghton — Kristin G. Delpierre, 65, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Kristin was born on August 31, 1959, in LaGrange, Illinois, to Willard and Edith (Kuehn) Johnson. She was raised in Lombard, Il and ...