WINDSOR, VA — Esther Jean Naneville (Kukkonen), 81, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024, following a short illness. Esther gave her life to the Lord when she was 14 years old, and her last spoken words were “I Love You Jesus”, to which he replied, “Well done, good and faithful ...
LAURIUM — Judith Sue Jukuri, 49, a resident of Laurium, peacefully passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born on May 23, 1974, in Laurium, to Nathan and Miriam (Fellman) Ruonavaara, the youngest of 11 children. Judy graduated from Calumet High ...
HOUGHTON — Clark Givens, cherished husband, beloved father, esteemed educator, and passionate sports enthusiast, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Houghton, Michigan. He was 86. Clark was a man of many passions and talents, each of which he pursued with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm. Born with a quick wit and contagious sense of humor, he brightened the lives of all who knew him. His devotion to his family was evident in every moment spent with his beloved wife, Sally, and their two sons, Brendhan and Bjorn. Throughout his ...
Jason William Buschell, born on July 13, 1981, in Marinette, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, after a short battle with an illness. He was 42 years old. Jason spent his formative years growing up in Calumet, Michigan. For the last 18 years, Jason devoted himself to providing care for his beloved girlfriend, Rachel. His unwavering support and dedication were a testament to his loving and selfless nature. Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather Jerry Buschell, his cousin Brian Buschell, and his beloved dog Pepper. He is survived by his girlfriend Rachel, parents Yvonne ...
HOUGHTON — Glenn Ierley died peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, May 16, 2024, at age 71 after a long battle with cancer. Glenn’s friends and family were with him in his last hours, in person or calling in, so he left this life embraced in love. Glenn was born in Morristown, NJ, and spent his first eighteen years in the nearby town of Florham Park. His prodigious gifts in math in particular became apparent in high school, graduating as a National Merit Scholarship winner and receiving a full scholarship to California Institute of Technology. When he finished graduate ...
ONTONAGON — Thomas H. Ruuttila, age 75, of Ontonagon, MI passed away on May 12, 2024 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI. Tom was born in Ontonagon to Theodore and Pearl (Kemila) Ruuttila on October 18, 1948. He was raised on the family farm in Green, where he enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing and boating. Much of Tom’s youth involved activities as a member of the Busy Bee 4H Club. Tom graduated from the Ontonagon High School in 1966. He worked for two years in Milwaukee, WI for the Wisconsin Air Cooled Engines Company. On June 4, 1968, Tom entered the ...
