HOUGHTON — James Dorris Spain Jr. passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 95 in his adopted hometown of Houghton, Michigan surrounded by friends and family. In 2017, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 65 years, Patricia “Pat” Mann Spain, and survived by his brother ...
LAKE LINDEN — Carol Haischer of Lake Linden, Michigan passed away on May 12, 2024 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan. Carol was born on February 28, 1942 in Laurium, Michigan to John and Mildred (Johnson) Outinen. Carol first attended the Eagle River Grade School and later ...
CARY, IL — Ralph Sandretto, known for his boundless energy and incredible sense of humor, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, in Cary, Illinois. Born on May 18, 1930, in Calumet, Michigan, Ralph’s life journey of nearly 94 years was marked by his magnetic personality and willingness to help others with any task needing to be done. Growing up in the rugged beauty of Michigan’s upper peninsula, Ralph’s early years were spent working in the copper mines, where he developed a strong work ethic that would define his life. In 1949, he married Janet Dube and together they ...
CALUMET — Jean M (Barry) Alatalo, 82 of Calumet, Michigan was called home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2023. Jean was born on March 7, 1941 in Quincy Location to Arthur and Mabel (Goudge) Barry. The family moved to Ahmeek Location when she was a child. She attended Calumet High School and later married John E. Alatalo of Copper City in 1960. Jean and John later moved to Pontiac, Michigan with their 5 children in 1972 for work. She moved back to her beloved Keweenaw in 1994. She was the most loving, caring, thoughtful and genuine person we ever knew. She was the rock of the ...
TWIN LAKES — In loving memory of A. Esther Kieranen, 88, a resident of Twin Lakes (Toivola, Michigan), who died peacefully on Monday morning, May 15, 2023, as a resident of Houghton County Medical Care Facility (Canal View), Hancock, Michigan. Esther was born May 10, 1935, in Wainola ...
HANCOCK — Sharon M. Berryman, 79, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Marshfield–Dickinson Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 11, 1945, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Francis and Linda (Ollikainen) Destrampe. Sharon was raised in Dodgeville and resided in White Pine. For the past 53 years, she has resided in Hancock. On April 26, 1980, Sharon was united in marriage to Gordon Berryman and on September 4, 2013, he preceded her in death. Sharon enjoyed working in her flower gardens and stenciling projects around her ...
