Oskar — Betty H. Ruohonen, 90, of Oskar, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Portage Pointe, where she was a resident. Betty was born on June 19, 1933, in Paavola to the late Hannah (Lasanen) and Andrew Leinonen. She grew up in Paavola and attended the local schools, graduating ...
LAKE LINDEN — Debra Fountaine, 63, of Lake Linden, passed away at her home on November 14, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1960, a daughter of Joyce Joyal and Paul Granroth. Debra owned and operated Loose Reigns Riding Stable near Lake Linden, where her life revolved around her love of horses. She was married to Earl Fountaine, Jr. on June 4, 1993. He passed away on April 5, 2013. Debra enjoyed swimming and boating, snowmobile riding, traveling, and going to football games. She loved the Dallas Cowboys. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter-Kelsey Kyllonen, ...
HOUGHTON — Dorothy Marilyn Thorpe, age 93, of Houghton, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Omega House in Houghton following complications from hip surgery. She was born on June 19, 1930 to Otto and Lempi (Soronen) Kaikkonen in Allouez Township. Dorothy graduated from Calumet ...
Edmund “Joey” Artibee, age 36, of Laurium, Upper Peninsula, MI, found eternal rest Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born in Marquette, MI on July 8, 1987; the son of Randy Sr. and Janice (Calkins) Artibee. Joey graduated from Whitehall High School, and earned an Associate’s degree in ...
SUPERIOR, WI — Timothy Edward Curtis, 54, longtime resident of Superior, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in his home. He was born on Aug. 19, 1969, in Hancock, MI, the son of Max and Mary (Maloney) Curtis. He married the love of his life, Aimee Larson, on Sept. ...
PAINESDALE — Walter J. Pindral, 72, a resident of Painesdale, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee following a lengthy illness. Walter was born on November 27, 1950, in Kleve, Germany to the late Jozef and Jozefa (Kowalska) Pindral. Walter and his family traveled to the United States when he was 6 months old and made their home in Painesdale since 1953. He attended South Range and Painesdale schools and graduated in 1969. After graduation, Walter was drafted into the US Army where he would serve in Vietnam. He was very proud to have honorably ...
