Obituaries

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Lorraine Leora Miller, age 89 of Alston, MI passed into eternal life on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Bayside Village, L’Anse, MI with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 11, 1932 the daughter of the late …

Paul A. Masini, passed away September 4, 2021 at the age of 74 at Canal View – Houghton County in Hancock. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Gabe and Verna. Paul will be deeply missed by his children, Chris (Jennifer) Masini, Heidi Masini, and Paul “Botch” (Michelle) Masini. …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Dr. William P. Francis, age 81, died Friday, September 3 at his home surrounded by the love of his family following a year long struggle with complications from heart disease. Bill was born March 15, 1940 in Columbia, Missouri. Bill spent his early …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Raymond Bertolli, 81, a resident of Painesdale unexpectedly passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home.A prayer service for Ray will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home – Mountain View …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes:    Eleanor J Hughes, a longtime local resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, September 4, 2021, at her home in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida after a short illness.     Eleanor was born August 8, 1928, in …

As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes: Zelda (Zel) Irene Peryam, 72 of Hancock, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1948, and was a graduate of the Hancock High School. Zelda worked as a nurse aid at The Houghton …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Marilyn Sieders, 79, a resident of Tamarack Waterworks Road passed away peacefully on Thursday September 2, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 21, 1942 in Detroit to George and Mary (Wasity) Bjerk. She attended the local schools and …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Brian John Kemppainen (age 39), born on August 2, 1982, from Charlotte, North Carolina of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Baraga, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on August 21, 2021. Brian is survived by his wife, Allison Rae Kemppainen, their two children, Oliver …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Ed Schneiderhan, 86, a resident of Lac la Belle, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning September 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements will be made with the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home.

Clarence A. Raasio, 83, a resident of the Stanton House in South Range, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2021, at his home.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home – Mountain View of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.