Obituaries

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Aaron James LeRoy, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 28, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1978, at Portage View Hospital in Hancock, Michigan. At the age of 2, his family moved to Arizona and eventually to …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Pauline Hanna Moore, aged 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on May 1, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on November 23, 1942, to John W. and Alice B. (Socorelis) …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: UPDATE: A celebration of life for Philip Maatta will be held from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on July 8th, 2023, at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home. Burial will take place following the celebration of life at Lake View Cemetery …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Lucille I. “Skeeter” Jorgensen, age 84, of L’Anse, MI passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Lucille’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com The …

As submitted by the family: It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Kathryn (Bonen) O’Connell announce her passing on May 1st at the age of 61 following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Laurium, Michigan, Mary attended Sacred Heart Central School for her primary education and …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Carole Margaret Bergerson, age 77 of L’Anse passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1st after a period of declining health and complications of a stroke.  She was surrounded by her family this past week and they made sure she knew how loved she was. …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Scott Laurie, age 63, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 in Copper City, Michigan.  Scott was born at Calumet Public Hospital in Laurium, Michigan on August 23, 1959, to parents, Ted and Mabel Laurie. …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:      Cynthia A. McLean, 66, a resident of Houghton passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home following a short illness.      She was born on January 26, 1957, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late John and Catherine …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Pauline (Dennis) Moore, 80, a resident of Chassell passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Canal View – Houghton County following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: William G. Narhi, 73, of Sievi Road in Traprock Valley, passed away at his home on the farm, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer, on April 30, 2023.                 He was born on September 1, 1949, a son of Donald and …