EAGLE HARBOR — It is with great sadness, and some relief, that I share the passing of Bobbie Freshwater, just after midnight, Tuesday morning, August 20. The sorrow comes from the loss of a loving mother and a community matriarch. The lightness comes from knowing that my mom has been freed ...

AHMEEK — John Anton Spagnotti of Ahmeek, Michigan passed away on August 20, 2024 at the Omega House in Houghton, Michigan. John was born on January 1, 1948 in Laurium, Michigan to Anniable and Marcella (Hocking) Spagnotti. After his schooling, John went on to become a member of the US ...

ATLANTIC MINE — Eva Susan Koskela, 78, a resident of Atlantic Mine passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Canal View — Houghton County in Hancock where she was a resident patient. She was born on August 27, 1945, in Brooklyn Location, a daughter of the late William and Helen ...

LAKE LINDEN — William “Billy” Seppala, 81, of Lake Linden, passed away at Portage Pointe in Hancock on August 21, 2024. He was born on December 4, 1942, a son of Arthur and Mayme Seppala. He graduated from Hancock Central High School. He worked for Coca-Cola in Hancock and then as a ...

MILWAUKEE — James Owen “Jamie” Plough died on June 19 2024, at home in Milwaukee, at the age of 77, from natural causes. Jim grew up in Houghton, MI, son of Robert and Elma Plough, and graduated from Houghton High School in 1965. Varsity basketball was his go-to sport, and often after a ...

CHASSELL — Mary Lee Nordstrom made her grand entrance to Heaven today, August 18 2024, at 8 a.m. just before the “Oldies” started playing on WMPL 107.3. Mary Lee was 79. She was born at home in Portage Entry, Chassell, MI. She was the 5th child of Henry and Lili Tormala (both deceased) ...