TRAVERSE CITY — Ashley Alexandria Aho, 27, a current Traverse City resident and former Calumet resident, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, after a suspected accidental fentanyl overdose (still under investigation). She is survived by her parents, Stephanie Booth (Timothy Booth) and ...
HOUGHTON — Paul Jukkala, 72, a resident of Houghton, passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 27, 1953, in Hancock, a son of the late Leonard and Elmi (Wayranen) Jukkala. Paul was raised in Houghton and attended the Doelle School and ...
SOUTH RANGE — Ralph E. Tapani, 92, a resident of South Range, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Convalescent Home in Hubbell, where he had been a resident patient. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
HANCOCK — Katherine (Kathy) L. Karvonen, 89, entered eternal life on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Canal View Woodland Haven where she had been a resident for past three years. Kathy leaves a legacy of fiercely loving her family, especially her grandchildren with who she played an active role doing things like picking them up after school every day. When her great grandchildren came along three years ago, Kathy often would remark, “I can’t believe that I lived long enough to spend time with my great grandchildren.” Kathy was born on Aug. 26, 1936, to Aldrick and Lillian Kalliainen and ...
Donald Thomas Learmont, affectionately known as Don, lived a life marked by unwavering love for his family, a passion for adventure, and a dedication to the community that will be deeply missed. Born on Jan. 4, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, Don's journey through life was one of joy, laughter, ...
HOUGHTON — Paul Jukkala, 72, a resident of Houghton, passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
