Obituaries

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Curtis Gale Royal, age 80 of Skanee, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 atMcLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born August 19, 1943 in New Madrid County, Missouri, son of Kern and Hazel (Stewart) Royal. Curt grew up …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: John A. Tapani, age 75 of Chassell, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at home in his favorite chair. He was born in Hancock, MI on May 1, 1949, the son of Allen J. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Rothenburger) …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: In loving memory of Patricia (Pat) Hill Born November 2, 1934 in Ahmeek, MI. Passed October 14, 2023 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI. After a short illness, Pat Hill passed away, with her family at her side, in Hospice …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Rev. Robert Vern Langseth of Calumet, Michigan, received the breath of God on February 3, 1933 and upon his death on October 17, 2023, returned the breath of life to His creator.  ‘Pastor Bob’ was born in Glyndon, MN to Hans …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Harry Anthony Scott November 26, 1932 – September 16, 2023 On September 16, 2023, at 7:13 p.m., I said, “good-bye” to my husband of 67 years, Harry Anthony Scott. With me at our home in California, were our son Harry, his …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: John W. “Festus” Duquette, age 82 of Baraga, MI passed away at his home in Baraga on October 16, 2023. He was born in Marquette, MI on December 9, 1940 the son of the late Alex and Ellen (Swanson) Duquette. John …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Josephine S. Brey, 81, a resident of Bootjack passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital following a lengthy illness. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Jean Marlene Ongie, 81, of Hancock, passed away on Friday evening, October 13, 2023 at U.P. Health System-Portage Hospital. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Julie Ann Isola of Laurium, Michigan passed away on October 10th, 2023, at her home. Julie was born on November 2nd, 1966 in Calumet, Michigan to George and Diane (Allen) Isola.  Julie graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1984. …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Deanna Sue (Doug) Wuebben, 59, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.      She was born on September 24, 1964, in Shakopee, MN, the daughter of the late Daniel and Doris (Kaski) …