LIMINGA — Natalie M. Jurkanis, 85, a resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community of Houghton, and a former Liminga resident, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at HSHS St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was born on Jan. 25, 1940, in Toivola, a daughter of the ...
Terence “Terry” Pokela, age 86, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Terry was born June 24, 1939, in Virginia, Minnesota, the son of John and Pearl (Takala) Pokela. Terry spent many years of his childhood in Rock until seventh grade, ...
DOLLAR BAY — Mary B. Harju, 96, a resident patient of the Pewabic House at Portage Point and former Dollar Bay resident, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Pewabic House of Portage Pointe in Hancock. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
William W. Rajaniemi, age 74, of Grant Township, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Aspirus Keweenaw hospital in Laurium. He was born March 20, 1951, in Laurium, to William G. Rajaniemi and Judith E. Hill. He attended the Calumet schools, and received his diploma in 1981 after taking night classes to complete his high school studies in the winter of 1980-81. He believed that he lived a life that others dreamt of. In that life, he married twice, first to Kimberly J. Kilpela in Rapid City, South Dakota, with whom he had two sons who survive him: William J and John Rajaniemi of ...
Mitchell David Kohn, beloved son, brother, and cherished friend, was born on Dec. 18, 1988, and went home to Heaven on Dec. 1, 2025. Though his time on Earth was far too short, Mitch’s presence left a lasting and radiant imprint on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Mitch was the treasured son of father David Kohn, mother Holly Forchette, and step-father Dave Forchette, and the loving brother of William Krueger. He was deeply adored by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mitch spent his adolescent years in Upper Michigan, where he enjoyed the companionship of ...
Marianne D. White, age 73, of Laurium, Michigan, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Though she has left this world, her spirit continues to shine brightly in the lives she touched. Born on Dec. 13, 1951, in Harrisville, Michigan, Marianne was the first born daughter of Edward ...
