Petoskey — Janet Marie Dragovich (Normand), 90, formerly of the Houghton area, died Wednesday afternoon, May 10, 2023, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Janet was born on Quincy Hill on September 23, 1932, the daughter of Hubert and Domenica (Barda) Normand. Janet grew ...
Liminga - The Marttila family of Liminga, Michigan has lost their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Raymond Wilbert Marttila. Raymond was born on the family farm in Liminga on August 11, 1930 and joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2023. Son of Alma Saari and John Marttila, he was known for his intellect, wisdom, work ethic, sense of humor, family loyalty, storytelling, and Finnish “sisu.” Finnish was Ray’s first language, the language spoken in his Liminga home. He learned English from his older siblings and at Liminga and Redridge Schools. It was at ...
L’Anse - Marilyn D. Pesola, 62, a resident of L’Anse, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on November 12, 1960, in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Veikko and Lillian (Pelto) Pouttu. She was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of Houghton High School. Following high school, Marilyn was united in marriage to Bruce Pesola. The couple resided in Tapiola where they raised their 2 children. Marilyn was employed at Karvakko’s Market in Tapiola and later was a Housekeeper for Baraga County Memorial Hospital, a job in ...
Traprock Valley - Thomas Monette, age 63, of Traprock Valley, passed away at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium on June 7, 2023, after a short illness. He was born on August 18, 1959, a son of Paul and Shirley (Zerbst) Monette. He attended Lake Linden-Hubbell High School and graduated in 1977. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Village of Laurium. He was married to Cheryl Heikkila at First Lutheran Church in Dollar Bay. Thomas was a member of Sons of the American Legion. He was interested in cars, tractors, and anything else with a motor. He was preceded in ...
Dodgeville - Julie DeForge, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, following a short illness. She was born on February 21, 1961 to Peter and Ethel Ebert. She was raised in Ripley, Michigan where she attended Hancock schools. Many will remember her as a permanent fixture of Festival Foods in Houghton, where she worked for 34 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter Ebert and Ethel Isaacson. She is survived by her husband, Don, and her children: Rebecca Harma (Aho), Jennifer Harma, Theresa (Eric) Bausano, and Donald (Stephanie) DeForge. Her ...
Chassell - Marilyn Ellen Flannigan, 98, of Chassell, Michigan, entered eternal life while in the care of her loving family and Portage Pointe staff early Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023, in Hancock. Marilyn was born March 8, 1925 in Duluth, Minnesota, to John and Johanna ‘Jose’ (Shea) Sullivan and graduated from St. Scholastica High School in Duluth. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Minnesota and taught in northern Minnesota. She then earned two Master’s Degrees from Northern Michigan University; one in Guidance and Counseling, and the ...
