All Obituaries

Vincent Adrian DePaul (Vinnie), 41, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed on peacefully at his home on November 25th, 2023. Vince was born on March 31st, 1982, in Falls Church, Virginia. He is survived by his mother Julie DePaul Johnson, step dad Keith Johnson, and niece Stella Johnson of Calumet; father Vince (Lori) DePaul and sister Olivia DePaul of Washington, PA; aunt Denise (Michael) Terral and brother Dylan of Pittsburgh; aunt Christina DePaul McCarthy and cousin Riley of Philadelphia;...

James “Jamo” Stetter Calumet – James David Stetter, 80, a resident of Calumet passed away Friday evening, November 24, 2023 unexpectedly from complications from several health issues. He was born in Dearborn, MI on October 21, 1943 the son of the late Damos Stetter and Elanor (Nealt) Wiitanen. The family later moved to Hancock where he grew up on Quincy Hill location and attended Hancock schools. Jamo worked for the C&H mine in his early career before sailing as a...

Ronald John Rogina 82, passed away on November 23rd at his home in Milwaukee.  He was born in Calumet on February 25, 1941 a son of John and Anastasia "Stacey" Rogina.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an electrician for Allen Bradley in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for forty years.  A resident of Milwaukee, he maintained a lakefront home near Calumet Waterworks where he spent his summers.  He was predeceased by a sister Jill and one brother William. ...

Robert B. Neale, MD age 84, passed away in Ontonagon Township on November 15, 2023 from a fatal accident at the hunting camp.  He was a long term Keweenaw area resident and radiologist at predecessor hospitals to Aspirus Keweenaw, and U.P. Health Portage, University of Michigan Medical School graduate, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.  He was preceded in death in 1991 by his wife Andrea Roche Neale.  Survived by nieces Erin Roche, Erica (Michael Kovacs) Roche and...

Noel Kenneth Hanson of Calumet (formerly of Scandia, MN) died at home on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023.  Noel (aka "Uncle Boom" to his nieces and nephews) was born in St. Paul, MN to Ken and Alma (Ione) Hanson on July 7, 1957.  He graduated from Austin High School and attended college at Stevens Point and graduate school at Michigan Tech.  While at Michigan Tech, he fell in love with the Upper Peninsula.  This is where he would eventually build his life and...

Frederick James Bardo of Ahmeek, Michigan passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 85 in Allendale, Michigan.  Fred was born on September 15, 1938 to James and Taimi Barda. He was married to Charmaine Paulson for 50 years.  A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife Charmaine, sons Timothy, Paul (Katye) grandchildren Paul and Lily, John (grandson John) and daughter Charmaine (Steve) Veenman grandchildren Bella and Emma.  Fred was a person who...

Edmund “Joey” Artibee, age 36, of Laurium, Upper Peninsula, MI, found eternal rest Saturday, October 21, 2023.  He was born in Marquette, MI on July 8, 1987; the son of Randy Sr. and Janice (Calkins) Artibee. Joey graduated from Whitehall High School, and earned an Associate’s degree in Arts from Ferris State University. Joey was a hard worker, and a great leader. He had jobs in supply chain sales, logistics and beyond. On June 10th, 2023, Joey married the love of...

Calumet – David Lee Maki 58, passed away on October 11th at his home.  He was born in Laurium, a son of Wesley Maki an Claire Kolmonen.  He was a graduate of Hancock High School.  David was a loving and kind hearted man who worked as an auto mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his wife Cindy and father Wesley.  He is survived by his mother, siblings Wanda, Dwane, Lissa and Jamie.  Also surviving are uncle Sulo E. Maki and nieces and nehpews including...

Annette Marie Wilson age 60, passed away on Friday, September 29th at her home in Laurium.  She was a lifetime resident of Florida until she moved to Laurium six years ago.  She is survived by niece Tiffany Marie Esser of Jacksonville, Florida and her significant other and caregiver Lee Lanley of Laurium.  

Copper City – Phyllis M. (Kowalski) Stukel of Copper City passed away on Saturday, September 16th at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium.  She was born April 10, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.  On August 1, 1953 she married Frederick Stukel, Sr ”Pudgy” who preceded her in death on September 22, 1993.  She is survived by her sister, Shirley Bracco of Calumet, her eight children Terry (Steve) LaBonte, Renee (John) Volkmann, Fred (Marcia) Stukel, Jim Stukel,...