Obituaries

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 Pearce Funeral Home: Joan M. (Roberts) Schick, 81, of Lake Linden, passed away quietly at her home on Monday, October 23, 2023.                 She was born on May 5, 1942, daughter of Maurice and Florence (Janiszeski) Roberts-Heide.  Joan grew up in the Copper Country with 4 sisters and …

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 …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:      William J. Dunstan, 90, a resident of the Houghton Canal passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home.      He was born on June 14, 1933, to the late William and Jennie (Vaataja) Dunstan.  Bill graduated from Houghton High …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Michele O. “Mickey” Brey, 69, a longtime resident of Ripley, passed away at the Stanton House in South Range on Friday, October 20, 2023. She resided there for the past two years. Mickey was born in Hancock on July 27, 1954 to the …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:  Patricia Ann Champine, age 96 of Sidnaw, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born May 18, 1927 in Flint, MI daughter to Carl and Della (Dunham) Anderson. Patricia graduated in 1945 from Trout …