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Frederick Bardo

AHMEEK — Frederick James Bardo of Ahmeek, Michigan passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 85 in Allendale, Michigan. Fred was born on September 15, 1938 to James and Taimi Barda. He was married to Charmaine Paulson for 50 years. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife Charmaine, sons Timothy, Paul (Katye) grandchildren Paul and Lily, John (grandson John) and daughter Charmaine (Steve) Veenman grandchildren Bella and Emma. Fred was a person who always wanted to learn new things. Over the years some of his favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing ...

Linda Luokkanen

MOHAWK — Linda Marie Luokkanen of Mohawk passed away on October 23, 2023, at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium following a lengthy illness. Linda was born June 24, 1947 in Laurium to Arvo and Lorraine Piirala. She graduated from Calumet High School. Linda met the love of her life, Bill ...

Gerald Smith

HOUGHTON - Gerald “Jerry” Paul Smith, 81, died of a stroke Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Marquette General Hospital while surrounded by his family, who sat a five-day vigil at his bedside. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 5, 1942, and attended St. Benedicts and Cooley High ...

Nancy (Learmont) Dairo

HUBBELL - Nancy (Learmont) Dairo, 80, resident of Hubbell, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, with her family by her side, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital on October 21, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1943, a daughter of Oliver and Myrl (Goldsworthy) Learmont. She graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1961. She worked as a nurse aide at Our Lady of Mercy. She went to the former Calumet Public Hospital where she held many positions until her retirement from Aspirus Keweenaw. She was married to James Dairo in Calumet on May 23, 1964. Nancy loved to clean ...

William J. Dunstan Sr.

Houghton Canal - William J. Dunstan, 90, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 14, 1933, to the late William and Jennie (Vaataja) Dunstan. Bill graduated from Houghton High School, served in the United States Army, and was employed at the White Pine Copper Mine and Superior National Bank. He was married to the former Aili Ruohonen for 70 years and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2023. Bill was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; sister Millie Salo; brothers Alvin Gagnon and Robert Dunstan; and two ...