Obituaries

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Brian Ralph Grenley of Calumet, MI passed away on June 2, 2024 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. Brian was born on March 28, 1958 in Calumet, MI to Ralph Walter Grenley & Geraldine Genevieve Blau. Brian was “one-of-a-kind.” He held many jobs …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Barbara Jean Becker, 73, of Hancock, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at U.P. Health System-Marquette Hospital after a prolonged illness. She was born in Hancock on April 30, 1951 to the late Paul and Katherine (Zerbst) Oikarinen. She attended Hancock Schools …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Our mom, grandma and great grandma Joan passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2024. She was born on November 26th, 1942, in Hancock to Byrnolf Olson and Olga Heitala Olson. She had two older brothers, John Olson and Carl Olson both …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Wilson A. Hoy, 83, former longtime resident of Greenville, MI, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Canal View in Hancock, MI. Wilson was born in Greenville, MI, on May 14, 1941, to Harry C. and Patricia (Noxon) Hoy. …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside service for Paul and Patricia Tussing will be held at 11:00 on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Section 40 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton. Following the service, a fellowship gathering with a light lunch will be served at Holy …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside service for Paul and Patricia Tussing will be held at 11:00 on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Section 40 of Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton. Following the service, a fellowship gathering with a light lunch will be served at Holy …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home:  Patricia Louise (Patti) Crampton, age 73 of Allouez, passed way on May 29, 2024 at Garden View following a lengthy illness. Patti was born on January 26, 1951 in Grand Ledge, Michigan. She moved to the U.P. with her husband of 42 years …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Our beloved Rachel Marie Blau, 31, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. A daughter, sister, niece, aunt, mother to two cherished cats, a trusted friend, and a proud business-owner. Rachel will be deeply missed by the countless people she touched with …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Houghton, MI – William J. Polkinghorne, 78, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 29, 2024 after a heart attack. Bill was born in Hancock and married his high school sweetheart 57 years ago. He raised three children in Laurium and then …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:      Charles “Sully” Johnson, 80, a resident of Misery Bay passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness.      He was born on July 15, 1943, in Hancock, a son of …