In Loving Memory of Carole J. LeMay. Carole Jeanne LeMay, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 at the age of 90. Born on March 24, 1934, the fifth daughter of Albin J. and Tyne (Rintala) Stein in Hancock, Michigan. She lived a life filled ...
ESCANABA — Debra K. Manninen from Escanaba, Michigan, formerly from Hancock, passed at age 69, while residing at Ashford Court in Westland, MI. Debbie was born the oldest of three children to Alfred and Barbara Brusorio on August 12, 1954. Debbie graduated from Hancock High School. She happily retired as the Regional Manager for the Superior region of Michigan Department of Transportation. Debbie loved to read, watch old westerns like “Gunsmoke,” and going out with friends. Her favorite holidays were Halloween and Christmas. Debbie took pride in her Christmas tree, and often had ...
On September 27, 2024, Katri Saari died in Clearwater, Florida, after a long battle with Parkinson; a battle fought with Sisu, yet, at the end, acceptance. Born as “Judith” on April 20, 1945, in Hancock Michigan to parents Gene and Martha Saari, she later changed her name to “Katri” as ...
Arthur John Sakkinen of Calumet, Michigan passed away on September 24, 2024 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan. Arthur was born on June 1, 1932 in Calumet Township to William Sakkinen and Evangeline (Martin) Sakkinen. Arthur graduated from Calumet in Calumet, Michigan in 1949. He went into the army at the age of seventeen where he served for four years. Art met his first wife Ruth Collins and they were married on April 24, 1954. Arthur worked as a manager at Case Company until his retirement in 1988. He then moved his family to Calumet. His first wife, Ruth Collins ...
Chassell — Paul J. Makela, 83, a resident of Chassell passed away September 8, 2024, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital following a short illness. He was born on January 20, 1941, in Chassell, MI, a son of the late John and Kate (Jaaskari) Makela. Paul was raised in Chassell and ...
James “Jim” Nehmer, beloved husband, father and grandfather entered heaven with a shout on September 23, 2024 from a courageous battle with throat cancer. I am sure that he is excitedly using his voice at this time. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life Amaryllis “Amy” ...
