Obituaries

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Lake Linden: Connie M. Benson, 74, of Bootjack, passed away at home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born on May 24, 1948 in Springfield, Illinois, a daughter of Reuben and Lois Corson. She was a graduate of the University of Illinois …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Kenneth Wenetpalo, age 77, a resident of Calumet, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday July 10, 2022.  A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 19, 2022, at 10:30 am at the Calvary Cemetery …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Julia L. (Steve) Helms, 65, a resident of Twin Lakes passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, shortly after being admitted to UP Health Systems Portage Hospital in Hancock. She was born on November 19, 1956, in Bloomington, IL, a daughter of …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: South Range/Toivola Our mother, JoAnn Krug, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the age of 77. A loving wife, mom was married to our father, Ralph, for 57 years. During those years together, theywere blessed with two sons, …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Gladys Anne Genschow, age 69 of L’Anse, MI passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Midland, MI. She was born on April 30, 1953, the daughter of the late Chief Albert and Hazel F. (Gokee) Whitebird Sr. of the Bad River …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Marie A. Ketola, age 88 of L’Anse, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Bayside Village, L’Anse. She was born in Painesdale, MI on June 8, 1934, the daughter of the late Eli and Hulda …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Donald L. Schwandt, 75, of Portage Township, passed away on Sunday morning, July 10, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin following a lingering illness. Arrangements are still incomplete and will be announced from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock.

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home: Francis “Beaka” Geshel passed away on July 6th, 2022 at St Mary’s Hospital in Greenbay at the age of 86. Francis was born on 12/17/1935 the son of the late George and Mamie Geshel. Francis is survived by his wife Rita (Beehler) of …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Russell D. Adams, 80, a resident of Calumet passed away at his home on July 10, 2022. He was born on October 27, 1941 in Laurium a son of the late Russell and June (Bray) Adams Brunet. On October 27, 1965 …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Barbara Jean Augustine, age 92, of L’Anse, MI passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. She was born July 13, 1929 in Novi, MI daughter of Harry and Grace (Bowers) Clark. Barbara graduated from Evart High School …