OSKAR — Larry William Korpi, a resident patient of Canal View—Houghton County and former resident of Atlantic Mine and Oskar, went home to be with our Lord on August 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Larry was born February 2, 1943, in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He was the son of William ...

SHELBY TWP. — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret A. “Peggy” Puuri on August 30, 2024. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore “Ted” Puuri. She was the loving mother of Howard (Linda La Croix) Puuri, Carolyn (Marc) Caspary, Steve ...

CAMBRIDGE, MN — Ethel Rodda, 88, of Cambridge, MN passed away on August 30, 2024. Ethel was born November 6, 1935, daughter of Samuel and Hilda (Winter)Talso of Trimountain, MI. On September 18, 1954, she was united in marriage to Ernest Rodda of Hancock, MI. The couple resided in ...

CALUMET — Julie Claire Kangas, 78, of Calumet, Michigan died Saturday morning August 31, 2024, at UP Health System Portage Hospital in Hanock, MI. She was born on May 5, 1946, in Calumet to Charles and Euphemia Maatta. Julie attended Calumet Public Schools, graduating with the Class of ‘64. ...

BOSTON LOCATION — Khris Douglas Parkkila, age 61 of Boston Location, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in the peace of his own home. Khris was born in Royal Oak, MI on June 20, 1963, to late parents Violet and Donald Parkkila. Khris wasn’t a man of many words but showed his love ...

FLORIDA\CALUMET TWP — Bertha Backstrom, age 99 years and 8 months, passed away peacefully at approximately 2:35 a.m. on Thursday 8 August 2024 at GreenTree of Hubbell. Bertha Anna Maria Mattson, the eldest of six children, was born on Friday 5 December 1924 to Wilhart and Nellie Mattson at ...