Obituaries

Helen V. (Jackson) Lepola of Watton, MI passed away July 15, 2017 at UP Health System Marquette after a lengthy illness. She went peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Einar and Elsie Impi (Manninen) Jackson on October 26, 1936 in Covington, MI. Helen attended the …

Lake Linden: Madonna (DesJardin) Kajander, 86, of Lake Linden, passed away at her apartment in Lakeview Manor in Hancock on July 7, 2017. She was born on September 12, 1931 in Hubbell, a daughter of Emil and Celina (Perreault) DesJardin. She attended Saint Cecilia School in Hubbell and was a …

William “Bill” Adams was born on August 10, 1929 and passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016. William was a resident of Royal Oak, Michigan at the time of passing. He received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and his Master’s of Education from Eastern Michigan University. William was married …

Robert G. Foy, age 64 of L’Anse, MI, died of natural causes at his home on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Arrangements are being handled by Jacobson Funeral Home.

Chassell Sharon L. (Carl) Leutz, 79, a resident of Chassell passed away Monday July 17, 2017, at her home. She was born on March 25, 1938, in Monroe, MI, a daughter of the late Addison and Leona (Shinnevar) Cousino. Sharon was a student of St. Joseph’s High School in Monroe. …

Chassell John C. Hamar, 87, a well-known area businessman and resident of Chassell passed away early Monday morning July 17, 2017, at his home following a lengthy illness. A memorial service for John is tentatively planned for 11 am Saturday July 22, 2017, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of …

Vivian G. Allert, age 85, of L’Anse, passed way Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Bayside Village, L’Anse. She was born in L’Anse on October 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Oscar and Irene (Johnson) Almli and Harold Pettersen. Vivian graduated from L’Anse High School in 1949. She married Arthur …

Chassell Louis R. Menara, 31, a resident of Chassell passed away Wednesday evening July 5, 2017, at the UP Health System – Marquette Hospital. He was born on May 25, 1986, in Holland, MI, a son of Ronda (Sauvola) and the late Randy Menara.  As a child, the family returned …

Hancock Canal Area: Robert W. Wuori, 79, of the Hancock Canal area, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017 at the Lighthouse of Hancock Rehab Facility. He was born on July 2, 1938 in Elo, son of the late William and Elma (Kriikku) Wuori. After attending local schools, he …

Robert E. McLain Sr, 91, a former resident of South Range passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on April 24, 1926 in Los Angeles, California to Daniel and Viola (Russell) McLain. He attended the local schools around the Los Angeles …