Obituaries

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Barbara Jean Schumacher, 85, passed away on April 4, 2024 at Canal View where she had been a resident. Barbara was born on September 28, 1938 in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, the eldest child of Harry and Floy (Brumwell) Higgins, and …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Kenneth Donald Cygan of Dollar Bay, Michigan passed away on April 5th, 2024 at the Omega House in Houghton, Michigan. Kenneth was born on August 12th, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Stanley and Mary (Tarvis) Cygan.  Kenneth moved to Laurium at …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: J. Alan Paavola, (known to all as Alan,) 54, of Chassell Painesdale Rd in Houghton, sadly passed away at his home on Thursday, March 28th, 2024. Born on April 18, 1969 in Elgin, Illinois to Eugenia (Gena) Paavola and his “father” …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Robert Lee Underhill, age 67 of East Lansing, Michigan passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in Eaton Township, Michigan. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Most Holy Name of Jesus …

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 …