On September 27, 2024, Katri Saari died in Clearwater, Florida, after a long battle with Parkinson; a battle fought with Sisu, yet, at the end, acceptance. Born as “Judith” on April 20, 1945, in Hancock Michigan to parents Gene and Martha Saari, she later changed her name to “Katri” as ...

Arthur John Sakkinen of Calumet, Michigan passed away on September 24, 2024 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, Michigan. Arthur was born on June 1, 1932 in Calumet Township to William Sakkinen and Evangeline (Martin) Sakkinen. Arthur graduated from Calumet in Calumet, Michigan in 1949. ...

James “Jim” Nehmer, beloved husband, father and grandfather entered heaven with a shout on September 23, 2024 from a courageous battle with throat cancer. I am sure that he is excitedly using his voice at this time. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life Amaryllis “Amy” ...

PAINESDALE — Eleanor Bertolli, 104, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock. Eleanor was born on August 3, 1920, in Paavola, to the late Abraham and Brita (Boom) Naponen. She attended the Arcadian and Hancock Schools. On ...

HOUGHTON — Marie Cecile Danis of Houghton, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by devoted family and friends on Tuesday, September 17, at the Omega House, Houghton, Michigan. Marie was born on May 5, 1945 to George William and Gertrude Ann Lamarand of Eagle Harbor, ...

PELKIE — James W. Klein, 65, resident of Pelkie, passed Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the North Shore Health Center in Florence, WI, where he was a patient. He was born on June 24, 1959, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late George and Mary (Kendall) Klein. Jim was raised on Quincy Hill and ...