Obituaries

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Yvonne “Vonnie” M. Veeser, 97, a longtime Hancock resident and more recently of Milton, Wisconsin to be near her daughter, passed away on August 16, 2024 in Milton. She was born on July 15, 1927 in Escanaba, Michigan to the late Gustaf and …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Darlene E. Siekas, 98, a resident of Arbor Green in Houghton and former Tapiola resident died at Omega House on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, following a short illness. Darlene E. Siekas, 98, a resident of Arbor Green in Houghton and former …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: The Bluff’s Houghton resident, Ray Saarinen, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at UP Health System-Portage following a short illness. Ray was born in Pelkie on March 7, 1933, the son of the late Oliver and Hilda Saarinen. He was a …

As received from the Ryan Funeral Home:  Boston Location – Khris Douglas Parkkila age 61, passed away on August 12, 2024 at his home in Boston Location. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Mabel Sorvala, age 88, a resident of Laurium, Michigan passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024 in Calumet, Michigan.    Private family services will be held.    The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.     Online …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: David Martin Hall, age 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10 August 2024. He is survived by his wife, Dana Van Kooy, his son, Dillon Hall, and his wife, Haley Hall, his mother, Camille Carstens, his two brothers, Brad and Bob …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Edwin R. “Eppie” Maki, 88, a resident of Elo, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. Edwin was born on December 29, 1935, in Elo, son of the late Leonard and Sophie (Autio) Maki. He was raised …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Jeremy John (Jerry) DeForge, age 53, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at UP Health Systems-Marquette.      He was born July 16, 1971, in Hancock MI to John (Nonnie) DeForge Jr and Lynn DeForge Baldwin. Jerry was raised in Trimountain, MI, and graduated from Jeffers High School Class of 1989. …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside service for Elenore and Tammy Hopf will be held on Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Maple Hill Cemetery located in Lake Linden, Michigan. Elenore Hopf, 80, of Hubbell passed away on Saturday, December 9, …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: UPDATE: A graveside service for Elenore and Tammy Hopf will be held on Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Maple Hill Cemetery located in Lake Linden, Michigan. Tammy Hopf, 56, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, May …