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Charlie Naasko

CHASSELL — Charlie Naasko, a longtime resident of Chassell and Toivola, MI and Wauwatosa, WI, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2023. Charlie was born at home at his family’s Toivola homestead on Old Rink Road to Charlie Sr. and Esther (Maki) Naasko. He is survived by his daughters; Cheryl Naasko Pounds (Troy) of Wauwatosa, WI and Lois Naasko as well as his ex-wife/good friend, Helen Ojanen Mueller both of New Smyrna Beach, FL. Brother Tom lives in Pelkie; sisters Margie Wickstrom-Chapel and Arbutus Durocher preceded him in death and most recently brother David went to join ...

Laila Marttila Evans

HENDERSON, NC — Laila Marttila Evans, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2024. Laila was born on May 6, 1926 in Liminga, Michigan to the late John Henry Marttila and Alma Evelina Saari Marttila. She was a graduate of Houghton High School in Houghton, MI. After ...

Marshall F. Keltz

NILES, IL — Marshall F. Keltz, 84, of Niles, IL passed away peacefully with his children by his side on June 17, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Detroit, MI on Nov. 1, 1939 to Archie and Anne (Weiner) Keltz, he was a 1957 Mumford High School, 1961 University of Michigan, 1964 ...

Michael P. Bonini

Franklin Township ­— Michael P. “Mike” Bonini, 74, passed away on December 15, 2023, at Canal View following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 24, 1949, in Hancock, to Ambrose and Olga (Kangas) Bonini. Following graduation from Hancock Central High School in 1968, he completed an ...

Evelyn Marie Kathryn Turunen

HOUGHTON ­— Evelyn Marie Kathryn (Maki) Turunen, 90, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. She was born in Pelkie, MI on November 10, 1933 to Jacob and Susanna (Bergman) Maki and was a lifetime resident until moving to Houghton in 2021. She attended the Laird schools before graduating ...

Deborah Ann LaRue

Port St. John, FL — Deborah Ann LaRue (nee Campioni), 60, of Port St. John, Florida, passed away on July 1, 2024 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida due to complications from a stroke. Debi, a Houghton High School graduate, lived and worked in Florida as a hair stylist for many years with her open spirit turning many clients into close friends. She was with her mother and sister in her last few days. Classic rock songs were played. Memories of her generosity were shared. She was peaceful and well cared for by the hospital staff. We are comforted knowing that ...