AHMEEK — Sally Druskovich Weathersby (formerly Dr. Sally Orr), 68, a resident of Ahmeek, passed away at peace and in comfort Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after a 15-month fight with incurable brain cancer. Her final two weeks were at the Omega House, Houghton, where she received the absolute best ...

Mary Louise (DeLoof) Billings) passed away on Dec. 14, 2024, at Canal View-Houghton County medical care facility in Hancock. Born on July 4, 1933, in Lansing, to immigrant parents from Belgium and Russia, she graduated from high school in 1952 and then attended Lansing L.P.N. School, ...

Gary Thomas Jaakkola, of Brighton, passed into eternal life on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born on Aug. 15, 1942, in Houghton. Gary is the son of Hubert and Meimi (Sormunen) Jaakkola. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra (Johnson) Jaakkola; son, Thomas (Melissa) Jaakkola; ...

John “Jussi” Edward Liimatta of Marco Island, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2025. John was born on Jan. 22, 1943 in Osceola to parents Roy and Lila (Lampela) Liimatta. John was baptized and confirmed in the Apostolic Lutheran Church. John graduated from Calumet High School in 1961. He ...

OBENHOFF — Lillian Gloria (Riutta) (Erickson) Hermanson reached her heavenly home on May 9 at the age of 86. Lillian was born on June 4, 1938, to Hilda (Anderson) and Eino Riutta in Hancock. Lillian was a graduate of Hancock High School, lived in Ann Arbor, Farmington, and Commerce Township, ...

Marion Claire Suhonen, age 80, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, at Mission Point of Hancock, where she had been a resident for several years. A graveside service for Marion will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Ahmeek on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12 p.m.  The Erickson Crowley ...