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Herbert Marutz

Herbert Marutz, aged 85, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Throughout his life, he exemplified the qualities of generosity and optimism, which were a testament to his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Born on September 6, 1937, in St. Joseph, MI, he was raised by his mother, Eleanor, and stepfather, Ludwig Beljan, in Hancock, MI. In 1957, he married JoAnn Sullivan while serving in the U.S. Navy. They settled in Phoenix, AZ, where they were blessed with four children. In 1975, Herbert and his family relocated to Calumet, Michigan, in the Upper ...

Lawrence John Tarvas

White Pine — Lawrence “Larry” John Tarvas, 81, from White Pine, Michigan, and the retirement residence of Orangewood Shadows in Mesa, Arizona, joined our Lord, his dear wife, Lorraine, his son, Clyde, his parents, Reino and Viola, and many other relatives and friends that moved on before ...

Ruth Edna Kangas Groth

CHASSELL — Ruth Edna Kangas Groth, 97, died on December 8, 2022, at Omega House in Houghton, Michigan. She is survived by her children, Emil of Chassell, Michigan, John of Cleveland, Ohio, Rick (Vicki) of Waupaca, Wisconsin, Daniel of Hancock, Michigan, and Gloria (Paulo) of Surrey, ...

Dolores ‘Dee’ Little

SUPERIOR LOCATION — Dolores “Dee” Little, 92, a resident of Superior Rd., Houghton, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Woodland Haven of Canal View—Houghton County where she had been a resident patient. Dee was born on July 30, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Selma (Patana) and Gustav ...

Gertrude Delores Somero

Gertrude Delores (Heikkinen) Somero, 97, was peacefully called to her heavenly home on June 18, 2023, with her children at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (2010); granddaughter Kerrie Wolfe (2017); daughter-in-law Lynn Somero (2017); brothers William, Oscar, Raymond and Edward; and sisters Helmi Olli, Hannah Keranen, Taimi Snabb and infant twins Yalmer and Matilda. Gert is survived by her children Roger (Beth) Somero, Kathy (Dave) Doll, Karen (Greg) Wolfe, Lynn (Ned) Devine, and Mark (Julie) Somero. She is the proud grandmother of Roger Jr. (Liza) Somero, ...

June R. Peterson

On June 25, 2023, June R. Peterson aka Junie passed into her second journey with her loving daughter by her side. She was born June 26, 1944, on Pewabic Street in Laurium to Toivo and Mamie (Koivu/BuIIer) Ahonen. Junie graduated from Calumet schools in 1962. This is where she met the love of her life, Roy A., where they married in June 1964. Junie started her life out working for Jack’s Insurance company, then for WHPF radio as a book keeper until she had children. Then she was a homemaker and babysat for the Mitchell’s until her children were school age. Then she applied at ...