Obituaries

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Jeffrey Scott Binkley, born October 6, 1962, left us unexpectedly at the age of 61 on Saturday, November 4, 2023.  He was successful in all the ways that truly matter. He lived a full life and was well loved. He was …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Robert “Bob” Richard Good, 76, of Lac La Belle, MI passed away on November 9, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Laurium, MI.  Born in Cicero, IL, he was the son of the late Anthony and Genevieve (Gradomski) Good.  Robert graduated from Palatine High …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:      William J. Locher III, 84, a resident of L’Anse, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital following a brief illness.      He was born on October 6, 1939, in Ishpeming, MI, a son of the late William …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: George Ellis Kargela, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Hancock, Michigan at Canal View.  He was born on March 25, 1936, in Calumet, Michigan, to Elma and William Kargela. George is survived by …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Joann Marie Kriege, 88, of Hancock, passed away at her home on Friday evening, November 3, 2023. Joann was born on August 17, 1935 in Athens, Wisconsin, the second of ten children of Florence (Chamberlain) and John Schaetzl. She entered the Sisters of …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  James E. Bergerson, age 82 of L’Anse, MI passed on to join his eternal family on Saturday, November 4, 2023 while at his home surrounded by love, peace and family. Jim was born on September 13, 1941 in L’Anse, MI. He grew up …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home:  Calumet – Noel K. Hanson age 66 passed away at his home on November 1, 2023. Mr Hanson was a retired mathematics teacher at Hancock. Service arrangements are incomplete. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Nicholas Lawrence “Nick” Faller, 80, of Hancock, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at U.P. Health System-Portage Hospital. Nick was born on May 16, 1943 in Hancock to the late Nicholas and Rebecca (McLean) Faller. He graduated from Hancock High School in …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Frederick P. Hannon, 85, of Hancock, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Portage Pointe in Hancock. Fred was born on March 7, 1938 in Houghton to the late Frederick C. and Leona (Orella) Hannon. Following high school graduation from Houghton High …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Philip David Matson, 73, formerly of Hancock now living in Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away in Appleton on October 28, 2023 following a long illness. Phil was born in Hancock on July 4, 1950 to the late Richard and Betty (Gustafson) Matson and graduated …