Obituaries

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Jean Lipson passed away on April 4th, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Stephen Lipson, several children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Pat and …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: On March 20, 2024, James Milton Kilpela died peacefully in his sleep at the Chelsea Retirement Center in Chelsea, Michigan. Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear.             Jim’s journey began on June 14, …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:      Douglas Vettori, 79, a well-known contractor and resident of Hancock passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a short illness.      He was born on June 24, 1944, in Hancock, Michigan, …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Fredric “Fritz” Kesanen, age 90, of Eagle Harbor, passed away March 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held March 28, 2024. Fritz was born August 18, 1933 in the Florida location at his grandmother’s home, the son of Wilbert and Eva …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William John Hanner, 76, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton. Bill was born February 17, 1948, in Laurium, a son of the late Adrian and Lorraine Hanner. He was raised in …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Julie Anna Maki, 61, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. Julie was born on October 10, 1962 to the late Patricia Davis and late Albert Warnez in Royal …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Peter D. Ciucci, 89, a resident of South Range, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home following a short illness. He was born on August 2, 1934, in Atlantic Mine, MI, a son of the late Alfred and Florence …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Margaret F. Odgers, 101, of Dollar Bay, passed away on Easter Sunday at U.P. Health System-Portage Hospital in Hancock following a brief illness. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is in charge of the arrangements.

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home:  Kathleen Jennings (Hirsch), 74 of Lake Linden, found peace at home while surrounded by family on Saturday March 30th after a long, hard-fought illness. Kathleen was born on March 20th, 1950 in Laurium to Kathleen Fischer and Charles Hirsch.  She attended school in Laurium …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Lake Linden: Dale “Utti” Waarala, 66, of Lake Linden, passed away on March 29, 2024, after an apparent heart attack while driving.                 He was born in Escanaba, MI, on June 13, 1957, a son of Gordon and Irene (Aittama) Waarala.  He graduated from Lake …