Obituaries

Houghton Ethel H. Johnson, 101, a resident of West South Ave. in Houghton entered her Heavenly Home on May 9, 2018. She was born at the Houghton Canal District on December 11, 1916, a daughter of the late Felix and Hilda (Lehto) Hietala. She was the youngest of their seven …

Lake Linden: June (Kauthen) Sargent, 88, of Lake Linden, passed away on May 12, 2018 at The Lighthouse at Hubbell. She was born June 28, 1929, in Garden, a daughter of Raymond and Delia Kauthen. June was married to Frederick Sargent on June 10, 1950. He passed away on March …

Hubbell: Mario A. Sapino, 65, of Hubbell, passed away at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital, after a short illness, on May 11, 2018. He was born on July 9, 1952, a son of Lawrence and LaVerna Sapino. He was a graduate of Calumet High School, where he was a proud …

Pearl Herstrom, 94, a resident of Calumet passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Lake View Cemetery with Pastor David Taivalkoski to officiate. The Erickson Crowley Peterson …

Peter I. Martinac, age 77, of L’Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at UP Health System, Marquette, MI. Peter was born in L’Anse, MI on May 16, 1940, the son of the late Peter J. and Florence (Boyer) Martinac. He graduated from L’Anse High School in …

Audrey Fay (Koskiniemi) Carlson of Lac La Belle left her loved ones on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 with visitation from 10 until Noon and a service starting at 12:00 Noon …

Hurley, WI Lillian G. Tervonen, 86, a resident of Hurley, Wi and former Hurontown resident passed away Thursday May 10, 2018 at the Villa Maria Nursing Center in Hurley, WI. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced …

Houghton Ethel H. Johnson, 101, a resident of Houghton passed away Wednesday May 9, 2018, at her home. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time

Portage Township: Joshua Michael Becia, 19, of Portage Township, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident. He was known to many as “Fuzz”, a nickname given to him by his brother, Jordan. Joshua was born and raised in the Houghton area, a son of …

Painesdale Jay Henry Stevens, 19, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on May 19, 1998, in Marquette to Jay A. Stevens and Lisa DeRosier. At 2lbs 2.4 oz, a fighter, Jay came into the world and always excelled at what …