As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Hancock: James E. Murphy, 83, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer, on July 7, 2020. He was born October 18, 1936, a son of Hal F. and Harriet G. (LeCrone) Murphy. He …
Read More »Obituary: Ruth E. Normand
As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Portage Township: Ruth E. Normand, 83, of Portage Township, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the home of her daughter with her family by her side. She was born on August 6, 1936, in Nisula, a daughter of the late …
Read More »Obituary: Robert John Zander
As received from the Ryan Funeral Home: Calumet – Robert John Zander 76, of Calumet passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2020. Bob was a well known and respected businessman as owner of the LeVeque Agency and an active member of the community, serving on several boards …
Read More »Obituary: Nicole “Nikki” Marie Rantanen
As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Nicole “Nikki” Marie Rantanen, 32 was born in L’Anse August 19, 1987 and walked on unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. She is the daughter of Barbara Dakota and Randal Rantanen. Nikki graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 2006 alongside her twin sister …
Read More »Obituary: David Paul Latvala
As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: MOHAWK – David (Dave) Paul Latvala, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2020, with family by his side, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Dave was born on May 26, 1951 in Laurium, the son of the …
Read More »Obituary: Teresa Mohar Krats
As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Teresa Mohar Krats, 77, a resident of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1942, daughter of Florian and Frances (Jenich) Mohar in Calumet. She attended and graduated from the Sacred Heart High …
Read More »Obituary: Jill VanderMeer
As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Jill VanderMeer 65, a resident of Allouez passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 1, 2020 at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on August 21, 1954 in Lansing to Peter and Jean (Petrie) VanderMeer. She grew up in Okemos …
Read More »Obituary: Linda Kay Schneller
As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Bootjack-Linda Kay (Corrigan) Schneller, 58, of Bootjack, passed away at The Omega House in Houghton, on July 3, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1962, a daughter of Thomas and Jeanette (Johnson) Corrigan. She attended Dollar Bay High School. Linda Worked at Vollwerth’s, …
Read More »Obituary: Brenda Bardo
As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Brenda Bardo, 69, a resident of Ahmeek passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 16, 1950 in Laurium to Waino and Mae (Lantto) Hiltunen. She attended the local schools and graduated from Calumet …
Read More »Obituary: Robert F. “Bob” Filer
As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Robert F. “Bob” Filer passed peacefully in the presence of his wife Debby on July 2, 2020, due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease, at Canal View where he had been residing for a year. His wife visited with him twice daily until COVID …
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