All Obituaries

Bernard M. "Bernie" Shute 93, passed away on Monday March 1, 2021.

On February 13, Esmé Enes Johnson died unexpectedly in Calumet. She was 24 years old. Esmé is survived by her parents Keith Johnson and Julie DePaul Johnson of Calumet; her daughter, Stella; her siblings Vince DePaul of Indiana PA, Eric Johnson of Alexandria VA, Ian Johnson of Portland ME, and Louise Johnson of Marietta GA; her grandmother Alice Rastello of Laurium MI, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and...

Calumet – Marc S. Foissotte age 65, formerly of Laurium , passed away on Friday, February 5 2021 at the Canal View Houghton County.  He had been a resident there for ten years.  He was born in Waukegan, Illinois, a son of Perry and Mary Carr and spent most of his life in California. He and brother Douglas suffered from muscular dystrophy.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Philip and Douglas.  He is survived by brothers Paul of San Carlos,...

Lake Linden – Daniel Bruce Dilny, 62 passed away at his home following his battle with cancer on Sunday, January 31, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1958 and lived in Tucson, Arizona for several years.  He relocated to Fort Myers, Florida at the start of the millenium and then retired to spend the last decade of his life in Lake Linden.  He loved camping, getting out into nature and riding his motorcycle.  His main purpose in life that gave him the most...

Mary Margaret Bush, lovingly nicknamed Bob'm by her grandchildren, age 80, passed away on January 30, 2021.  She was born on July 20, 1940 in Detroit to J. Douglas Canton and Helen Nesbit Caton.  Mary was a graduate of Mercy College, where she received her Bachaelors of Nursing Degree.  She was employed as a pediatric nurse at Beverly Hills Pediatrics and retired after over 25 years of service caring for countless families where she was often referred to as "the...

Theodore "Ted" Rouse 68, passed away on January 7, 2021 in the Aurora St. Lukes Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Theodore Nedward Rouse, loving husband, father of 4 children and beloved Pastor, went to meet Jesus at the age of 68. Theodore was born on November 1, 1952 in Calumet, Michigan to Bernard and Eleanor (Picard) Rouse. He attended MATC in Milwaukee where he met and married his wife, Doreen Mary Corbine. They were young and in love...

Charles Edward “Digger” Ryan Jr., age 87, of Laurium, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at U.P. Health System-Portage.   Charles was born April 27, 1933, son of the late Charles Edward and Stephanie (Kobe) Ryan of Calumet, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic Schools.  As a high school student, Charles lettered in basketball and was selected to help build Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Copper Harbor, Michigan. His involvement...

Garett Chopp 26, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2020,  He was born on November 8, 1994 in Lansing to Dennis and Cynthia (Wolker) Chopp.  He attended Grand Ledge High School where he actively involved in playing basketball and soccer.  Garett graduated in 2013.  He worked numerous jobs but his favorite thing was finishing drywall.  Garett will be remembered for his kind loving spirit and his ability to easily connect with others and become friends.  He...

Calumet – Vernon W. Kangas age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 19th, 2020 with his family by his side.  Vernon was born on June 1, 1935 in Mohawk, Michigan to Eli and Aurora (Waara) Kangas, the sixth of twelve children.  He married Jeannette Newman on October 9, 1954 in Calumet.  They lived most of their married life in Calumet.  Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, brother Eli and 2 infant brothers.  Surviving are his wife Jeannette and...

Norma Elvie (Mackey) Brusso, age 86, passed away peacefully at the Omega House in Houghton on Tuesday, December 15. She was born October 28, 1934 in Laurium to Arvo “Butler” and Elma (Moilanen) Mackey. She attended Calumet Schools and graduated from Calumet High School in the Class of 1951. She married Donald Brusso on December 29, 1956, and resided in Florida Location. After attending Suomi College, she worked as a secretary for C&H Mining Company. After starting a family,...