Obituaries

Kazimier “Kaz” Pindral, 77, a resident of Painesdale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at MediLodge of Clare, MI with his loving daughter Shannon and Son-in-law Rob by his side. Kaz was born on July 22, 1947, in Emsdetten, Germany, to the late Jozef and Jozefa (Kowalska) Pindral. …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Verna Delores (Eilola) Lampinen of Pasco, WA, was born February 26th , 1938 in Hancock, Michigan, to Jacob and Gertrude Eilola. She passed peacefully from this life to eternity on November 12 th , 2024 at the age of 86, at …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: William Rosemergy, age 85, a resident of Calumet, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at UP Health Systems – Portage located in Hancock, Michigan.    Private burial will take place at Lake View Cemetery.   A full obituary will …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Mary Beth Pomroy, 72, of Tamarack City, passed away at UPHealth System-Portage on November 19, 2024. A complete obituary will be announced by The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden.

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  John Oscar Waisanen, age 73 of L’Anse, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 8, 1951 in L’Anse, MI son of Edward and Julia (Lahti) Waisanen. He graduated from L’Anse High School. John …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Linda Ann Draper, age 66 of Baraga, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born January 15, 1958 daughter of Thomas and Mary (Quinn) Lawson. Linda grew up in Onsted, Michigan …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Skyler Fountaine, 30, of Lake Linden, passed away on November 15, 2024. Skyler was born on May 18, 1994, a son of Earl, Jr. and Debra Fountaine.  He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell in 2012.  He attended NMU and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  He …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Elaine Pavolich passed on to the arms or her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday November 15, 2024, at Portage Pointe, where she resided for the past few years. Born on January 14, 1931, she was 93 years old.    Elaine …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Carol (Kauppila) Usitalo, 89, went home to be with her Savior on November 14, 2024 with her family by her side, following a short illness.   Carol was born in Copper City on August 16, 1935, to Waino and Anna Kauppila. …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Marie L. Morrison, 96, a resident of Hancock passed away Saturday November 16, 2024, at the UP Health Systems – Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with …