All Obituaries
Madonna Mae “Donna” (Neault) and Mark D. Maijala
Madonna Mae “Donna” (Neault) Maijala
Mark D. Maijala
Milwaukee: Madonna Mae “Donna” Maijala, 90, formerly of Houghton, passed away at a hospice facility near Milwaukee on October 16, 2021.
She was born on August 23, 1931 to the late Ernest and Jenny Neault and lived much of her life in the Copper Country. She married the love of her life, Larry D. Maijala.
She was the loving mother of Deborah Maijala, Denise Maijala, Roger (Renee) Maijala, Lori (James)...
Madonna Mae “Donna” (Neault) Maijala
Mark D. Maijala
Milwaukee: Madonna Mae “Donna” Maijala, 90, formerly of Houghton, passed away at a hospice facility near...
Houghton: Eva M. Harry Chimino, 97, of Houghton, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Omega House in Houghton.
She was born in Baltic on May 6, 1925 to the late Louis and Armeda (Graziani) Perfetti and she attended schools in Painesdale. Eva lived in Baltic and Atlantic Mine until later moving to Houghton. Her family was very important to her, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known as a kind and giving person and had a very strong faith. She was a...
Houghton: Eva M. Harry Chimino, 97, of Houghton, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Omega House in Houghton.
She was born in Baltic on May 6, 1925 to the late Louis and Armeda (Graziani)...
Eric J. Vial, 67, a former resident of Chassell, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning July 30, 2022, at The Green Tree in Hubbell, Michigan where he was a brief resident after a 2 week stay in the hospital.
He was born on September 19, 1954, in Hancock, a son of the late Hattie and Robert Vial. Eric graduated from Hancock High School and received his electrical engineering, BSEE degree, from Michigan Technological University in 1979.
Preceding him in death were his parents. Surviving...
Eric J. Vial, 67, a former resident of Chassell, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning July 30, 2022, at The Green Tree in Hubbell, Michigan where he was a brief resident after a 2 week stay...
Houghton: Jean Ann Barnes, 82, of Arbor Green in Houghton, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at her home.
Jean was born in Hancock on July 22, 1940 to the late Bernard J. and Bertha A. (Burger) Barnes. She attended Saint Ignatius School in Houghton. She worked for a time at Nelson's Restaurant in Houghton, but she was known mainly was a baby sitter for different families for many years.
Jean was a member of Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Houghton. She enjoyed knitting...
Houghton: Jean Ann Barnes, 82, of Arbor Green in Houghton, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at her home.
Jean was born in Hancock on July 22, 1940 to the late Bernard J. and Bertha A....
James (Jim) Richard Dionne, 87, of Dollar Bay, MI passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at UP Health System – Portage, Hancock, MI. He was born in Hancock, MI on August 2, 1934 to the late George and Victoria (Richards) Dionne. He was a graduate of Hancock High School and was employed by Jim’s Foodmart and JCPenney prior to his retirement. He married Nancy (Gaspardo) Waisanen on June 26, 1970.
Throughout his life, Jim enjoyed several activities such...
James (Jim) Richard Dionne, 87, of Dollar Bay, MI passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at UP Health System – Portage, Hancock, MI. He was born in Hancock, MI on August 2, 1934 to...
Hancock: Bernice Mary Nicholson, 102, of Hancock, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Canal View – Houghton County.
She was born at home on November 30, 1919 in Chassell to the late Joseph and Mary Helen (Savard) Poisson. She was a graduate of Chassell High School and worked as a healthcare giver and nurses aide for many local families, and as a hospice volunteer until she was 94.
She was married on August 17, 1940 to George H. Nicholson. He preceded her in death after 64 years...
Hancock: Bernice Mary Nicholson, 102, of Hancock, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Canal View – Houghton County.
She was born at home on November 30, 1919 in Chassell to the late...
Chassell: Ronald Paul “Ron” Helman, 89, of Chassell, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Omega House in Houghton.
Ron was born July 13, 1933 in Canton, Ohio, and he recently celebrated his 89th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ellyn, and three children: Elizabeth Schearer (Richard), Santa Fe, NM; Randall (Carol), Lothian, MD; and Roger (Allison), Houghton, MI; and seven grandchildren: Andrew Buckner of Colorado; Alex, Ian (Bekah), Seth and Ellie Helman of...
Chassell: Ronald Paul “Ron” Helman, 89, of Chassell, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Omega House in Houghton.
Ron was born July 13, 1933 in Canton, Ohio, and he...
Two Rivers, WI: George F. Witting, 79, formerly of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Wisconsin.
A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery (Section 11) in Hancock at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 29, 2022 with the Copper Country Veterans Association conducting military honors.
The O'Neill-Dennis funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.
Two Rivers, WI: George F. Witting, 79, formerly of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Wisconsin.
A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery (Section 11) in Hancock at...
Houghton - Betty Voght, 97, a resident of The Bluffs in Houghton, passed away on July 23, 2022 after a brief illness. Betty was born at the family home in Hancock on December 29, 1924, the daughter of James Arnott Hogg from Scotland and Mary Kate (Scales) Hogg from Ireland. She graduated from Hancock High School in 1942 and then worked for several years as a Michigan Bell telephone operator where she made so many lifelong friends.
On October 25, 1947, Betty married William P....
Houghton - Betty Voght, 97, a resident of The Bluffs in Houghton, passed away on July 23, 2022 after a brief illness. Betty was born at the family home in Hancock on December 29, 1924, the...
Houghton: Jon A. “Bird” Saterstad, 67, retired Sergeant Major, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, of Stanton Township, succumbed to a sudden heart attack at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Jon was born in Alpena, Michigan on August 12, 1954 to the late Otto and Jane (Houle) Saterstad where his father was a U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse keeper. Later his family moved north to the U.P. where Jon grew up in the Houghton Canal area, attending Redridge Elementary...
Houghton: Jon A. “Bird” Saterstad, 67, retired Sergeant Major, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, of Stanton Township, succumbed to a sudden heart attack at his home on...
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