All Obituaries

Wanda Dwyer, 57, of Calumet Michigan, lost her battle to cancer while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday June 9th, 2022. Wanda was a loving wife, mother and friend, as well as an accomplished artist. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, quick wit and large heart. She will be missed by many. Wanda was preceded in death by her grandparents Ann and Martin Mihelich, Lempi and Eino Sten, and her father Howard Sten. Wanda was survived by her husband Bill Dwyer, her mother Marjorie...

Gloria Ann Gloomis, 74, of Laurium, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30th, 2022. Gloria was born on September 7th, 1947 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Raymond and Loreid Curtis. She came to the Upper Peninsula 42 years ago after her parents had made the move to Au Train, Michigan. In 1983, she married Lawrence Gloomis, and together they raised one child, Adam. A move to the Keweenaw followed in 1993. Gloria worked numerous jobs while living in the Upper Peninsula. She was a Post Master...

Laurium – Dorene Aird, age 89, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the UPHS-Portage.  She was born on December 25, 1932 in Hubbell, Michigan to George and Edna (Ewen) Hokenson.  Dorene graduated from Bishop Baraga High School in Marquette in 1950 and attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, graduating in 1953.  She then worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Livonia, MI and the Calumet Public Hospital from 1970 to the time of her retirement in 1994.  On...

Graveside services at Lake View Cemetery Section D-2 will be held on Friday June 10th at 1:00 p.m.

Calumet – John F. “Jack” MacDonald age 90, passed away on Thursday April 7th at the Canalview-Houghton County.  He was born in Laurium on Februay 21, 1932 a son of the late John J. and Elzear “Dolly” (Francis) MacDonald.  Jack attended the Sacred Heart and Washington grade schools and graduated from Calumet High School in 1949.  Jack attended Michigan Tech graduating with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering in 1955.  He was in the U.S....

CALUMET – Janet Ann Locatelli, 85, passed to eternal life on April 6th, 2022, at Gardenview Assisted Living, where she had been a resident for six months following a lengthy battle with cancer. Janet was born in Laurium on October 7th, 1936, the eldest child and only daughter of Anthony J. and Ann (Sandretto) Locatelli.  After graduating as class salutatorian from Calumet High School (1954), Janet obtained her baccalaureate degree in medical laboratory technology from Michigan...

James Harold “Jimmer” Moilanen left this life to eternal peace on Tuesday evening at his home in Lake Linden, surrounded by his favorite people in the world. Jimmer was born in Hancock on October 31st, 1975, to Sherry Ann Hodges and Stephen John Poos. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Archambeau Moilanen; his children, Wyatte and Abigal, his mother Sherry, sisters – Catherine, Renee, Mary and Teri Kaye; brothers – Billy and Michael, as well as many other loved ones...

Calumet – Theresa Marie Perkola, age 91, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2022 at Portage Pointe where she was a resident for the past few years.  She was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia several years back, which required skilled nursing care.  She resided at Green Tree for a couple of years prior to transferring to Portage Pointe.  She lived independently on Scott Street next to The Office Shop for many years.  Her front window would always be lit up...

Las Vegas – Nancy Jean Hermeler (Lenich) age 64, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada where she resided with her husband John.  Nancy was born in Laurium on June 12, 1957 to Ruth and Clarence Lenich of 121 Florida Street.  She attended Calumet High School and was a member of the Calumet High School Band, under John Lehto, she played both Cornet and French Horn.  Nancy graduated with the Class of 1976.  She went on to receive a Business...