DULUTH — Donna Lee Klein, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday May 25, 2026, at the Solvay Hospice House. She was born on September 18, 1944, to Norman and Alice Holombo in Hancock, MI. Donna was a homemaker and a member of the Esko Apostolic Lutheran Church. In her free time ...
TAPIOLA —Michael N. Peterson, 69, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home following a short illness. He was born on July 31, 1956, in Hancock a son of the late Nels and Elaine (Klemett) Peterson. Mike was raised in Painesdale and South Range. He was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the class of 1974. Following high school Mike moved to the Milwaukee area and began a career working with IUPAT Local #781 as a union drywaller, retiring after over 30 years at the age of 55. On June 28, 2011, he was united in marriage to the former Cathy ...
PRUDENVILLE — Joseph "Joe" Anthony Chopp, age 90, of Prudenville, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on January 29, 1936, in Copper City, Michigan, to Joseph and Ann (Vairo) Chopp. He graduated from Calumet High School ...
HOUGHTON — It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Hauswirth, also known as “Hausy”, age 88, of Houghton, Michigan. He passed away peacefully with family at his side at Canal View on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and ...
CHASSELL — Richard Hietala, 88, a resident of Chassell, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Hancock, a son of the late Edward William and Impi Marie (Lehto) Hietala. Richard was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the ...
LITLE TRAVERSE — Margaret Fay Kangas, 67, a resident of Little Traverse, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home. Margaret was born on December 23, 1958, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Sylvia (Kesti) Larson. She was raised in Atlantic Mine and was a graduate of the Jeffers High School class of 1977. In 1978, Margaret was united in marriage to Gary Kangas. They were blessed with 8 beautiful children and 33 grandchildren. Margaret enjoyed spending her time with family on the shores of Lake Superior. She was an avid thrifter whose creative ...
