Obituaries

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: David Martin Hall, age 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10 August 2024. He is survived by his wife, Dana Van Kooy, his son, Dillon Hall, and his wife, Haley Hall, his mother, Camille Carstens, his two brothers, Brad and Bob …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Edwin R. “Eppie” Maki, 88, a resident of Elo, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Edwin was born on December 29, 1935, in Elo, son of the late Leonard and Sophie (Autio) Maki. He was raised …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Jeremy John (Jerry) DeForge, age 53, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at UP Health Systems-Marquette.      He was born July 16, 1971, in Hancock MI to John (Nonnie) DeForge Jr and Lynn DeForge Baldwin. Jerry was raised in Trimountain, MI, and graduated from Jeffers High School Class of 1989. …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside service for Elenore and Tammy Hopf will be held on Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Maple Hill Cemetery located in Lake Linden, Michigan. Elenore Hopf, 80, of Hubbell passed away on Saturday, December 9, …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside service for Elenore and Tammy Hopf will be held on Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Maple Hill Cemetery located in Lake Linden, Michigan. Tammy Hopf, 56, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, May …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home:  UPDATE: Graveside services for John Gerald O’Connell 67, will be held on Monday August 19th at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View Cemetery in South Range. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family. Hancock – John Gerald O’Connell age 67, passed away on …

 As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: David ‘Chico’ Paul Simons, born November 12, 1973 in Hancock, MI to Gloria Simons (DeForge) Dario and Richard Simons.  He started work after high school helping with custodial work at Calumet High School. Later, David worked at Jim’s Pizza, the Mariner …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Rachel A. Wiitala, a resident of Painesdale died peacefully on July 30, 2024, with her children by her side.  She was 82 years old. She was born in Toivola Michigan to the late Rafael and Sylvia (Perala) Maki. On July 21, 1962, she …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Roger Walter Jordan, age 81 of L’Anse, MI passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at UP Health System, Marquette. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 6, 1943 the son of the late Walter and Anna (Gumtow) Jordan. Roger graduated …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:     Dennis H. Byers, 69, a resident of Hancock passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness.       The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with …