HOUGHTON ­— Evelyn Marie Kathryn (Maki) Turunen, 90, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. She was born in Pelkie, MI on November 10, 1933 to Jacob and Susanna (Bergman) Maki and was a lifetime resident until moving to Houghton in 2021. She attended the Laird schools before graduating from ...

After 75 magical years of life our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend has passed away in the beautiful Copper Country, her happy place. Anne Marie was born in Hancock, Michigan St. Joseph’s Hospital to Raynard (Bud) and Dorothy (Fountain) Tarbox on January 30, 1949. ...

LAKE LINDEN — Suzanne Marie Pomroy, 58, a resident of Lake Linden, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born July 2, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter to Raymond and Darlene (Rogers) Pomroy. Suzie graduated from Calumet High School with the Class of 1984. She graduated from Western ...

TAPIOLA — Glen William Rantala, age 79, of Tapiola, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born August 9, 1944 in L’Anse, the son of William and Elma (Kauranen) Rantala. He grew up in Alston and graduated from Baraga High School in 1963. ...

CHASSELL — Victor “Vic” Watia Jr. passed away from heart related issues on Saturday, June 29, 2024 after a short stay at UP Health System in Marquette. Victor, the son of Oiva and Mildred Watia, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 23, 1943, the fifth of nine children. He was ...

LAKE LINDEN — Earl Wuestnick III, age 64 of Lake Linden, passed away unexpectedly on July 10 of complications due to diabetes. Earl was born Dec.18, 1959 in Northville to Earl and Irja (Vi) Wuestnick. He graduated from Northville High School class of 78’. He attended Hope College earning a ...