Obituaries

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Bernice E. Nord, age 95 of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at her home with her sister by her side. She was born June 19, 1928 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Leo and Tyyne (Rivers) Tollefson. Bernice graduated …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Diane Marie Franz, age 76, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1947, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Kenneth and Eva (nee Stimac) Richards. Diane was a loving wife to Lance …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: UPDATE: A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hancock with Pastor Caleb Maunu to officiate. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of services at …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Linda Marie Luokkanen of Mohawk passed away on October 23, 2023, at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium following a lengthy illness. Linda was born on June 24, 1947 in Laurium to Arvo and Lorraine Piirala. She graduated from Calumet High School. Linda …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Sergeant First Class Timothy J. McCormick (retired), 58, a resident of Calumet passed away at the Omega House on Monday October 23, 2023 after a short yet hard fought battle with glioblastoma. He was born December 13, 1964 to Sandra L. McCormick and …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Gerald “Jerry” Paul Smith, 81, died of a stroke Sunday October 22, 2023, at Marquette General Hospital while surrounded by his family, who sat a five-day vigil at his bedside. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan September 5th, 1942, and attended …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home:  Frederick James Bardo of Ahmeek, Michigan passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 85 in Allendale, Michigan. Fred was born on September 15, 1938 to James and Taimi Barda. He was married to Charmaine Paulson for 50 years. A beloved …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Nancy (Learmont) Dairo, 80, resident of Hubbell, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, with her family by her side, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital on October 21, 2023.                 She was born on September 15, 1943, a daughter of Oliver and Myrl (Goldsworthy) Learmont. …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Patricia Erlandson, age 83, a resident of Copper City, Michigan, passed away on Friday October 20, 2023, at the UP Health Systems- Portage Hospital, located in Hancock, Michigan.   Per Patricia’s wishes no public services will be held at this time.  The …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Betty Lou Elaine Berg, 83, a resident of Laurium passed away on Saturday October 21, 2023 at Portage Pointe in Hancock. She was born on December 28, 1939 in Mohawk a daughter to the late Oscar and Lydia (Antikainen) Isaacson. Betty …