Obituaries

 As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Paul A. Nelson, 78, of Hancock passed away at U.P. Health System-Portage Hospital on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduated from Marquette University High School, and earned B.S, M.S., M.A., and PhD. degrees from the University of Wisconsin. …

 As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Raymond David Kalcich, 75, of Bootjack, passed away at UP Health System-Marquette on August 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.                 He was born on February 24, 1949 in Lake Linden, a son of Rudolph, Sr. and Ruth (Gagnon) Kalcich.  Ray was a …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: UPDATE: We invite all friends and family to a celebration of life to be held August 9th from 4-8pm at the Hidden Pines Barn adjacent to Erickson-Crowley-Peterson who are assisting the family with arrangements. Robert E. Hoffman of Calumet passed away …

 As submitted by the family: Melanie June Bush, 42, of Ashland, WI was able to make her final journey to Heaven peacefully late Friday evening on August 2, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a 4 year battle with Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. Melanie was born on …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Lake Linden: Jane Colette Berryman (née Dupuis), 93, passed away on August 4th, 2024, at Portage Pointe in Hancock, Michigan. She was born on January 4, 1931, to John “Jack” and Irene (Remillard) Dupuis in Lake Linden, Michigan. Despite being born during the …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: William “Bill” Gaffney, 88, formerly of Hancock and now residing in Suamico, Wisconsin, passed away on June 11, 2024 at Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay, Wisconsin. A graveside blessing will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday morning, August 9, 2024 in …

 As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Claire Louise (Mihelich) Turnquist, 89 of Ahmeek, Michigan died on August 1, 2024.  Claire was born in Calumet, Michigan on August 30, 1934.  She was employed at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge for many years where she met many, many friends whom …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: UPDATE: A graveside service with Military honors fill be held Monday August 5, 2024, at the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock with Rev. Peter Vorhes to officiate. Military honors will be conducted by the Copper Country Veteran’s Association. Charles W. Hedberg, 84, …

 As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: John “Jack” Haataja, 88, a resident of Sedar Bay passed away on Thursday August 1, 2024 at Gardenview Assisted Living in Calumet where he had been a resident for the past two years. He was born on July 7, 1936, in …

 As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: John E. Rintala, 77, a resident of the Quincy House in Hancock passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024, at his home. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.