Obituaries

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Anthony John “Tony” Kitchen, a radiant soul known for his worldly pursuits, his contemplative conversations, and his unexpected charm, died on July 9 in Chicago, IL, due to natural causes. He was 39. Born on May 28, 1984, in Hancock, MI, …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:     Michael E. Greenleaf, 74, a resident of Hancock passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Hospital in Iron Mountain following a courageous battle with cancer.      A private burial for Michael will be held in …

As received from theJacobson Funeral Home:  Gerald Earl Maki, age 86 of Elo, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI. He was born June 17, 1937 in Elo, MI son of Leonard and Sophie (Autio) Maki. He attended the John A. Doelle School …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: UPDATE: A graveside service for Sophie will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in the Oskar Cemetery with Pastor Caleb Maunu to officiate. A luncheon will follow at the Stanton Township Fire Hall. A full obituary will be …

As received from theJacobson Funeral Home:  Darlene Marie Elmblad, age 76 of Skanee, MI passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2023 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, MI surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born October 27, 1946 in Houghton, MI daughter to Vivan …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Mary Furbeck, 98, formerly of Lake Linden, passed away at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood on August 10, 2023. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements.

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Marvin “Mike” Anderson, 91, a resident of Boston Location passed away Thursday, August 10, 20223, at this home.       He was born on March 25, 1932, in Liminga, a son of the late Hjalmer and Hilda (Seppala) Anderson.  Marvin was raised …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Dennis O. Connor, age 83 of L’Anse, MI, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in L’Anse on April 12, 1940 the son of the late William and Esther …

As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home: Scott Thomas Patrick, aka “Hoss”, age 61, formerly a resident of Copper City, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Gillette, Wyoming. Scott was born on December 22, 1961. On July 11, 1979, Scott married the love of his life Lorraina …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Gary A. Outinen, 69, a resident of Chassell passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home following a lengthy illness.         He was born on March 30, 1954, in Highland Park, MI, a son of the late Edward …