Obituaries

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Eric J. Vial, 67, a former resident of Chassell, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning July 30, 2022, at The Green Tree in Hubbell, Michigan where he was a brief resident after a 2 week stay in the hospital. He was born on …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Donald Marvin Petrelius “Donny”, 80 of Houghton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Çanal-View Houghton Çounty nursing home. Don was born January 10, 1942, in Tapiola, Michigan to the late Victor …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Patrick “Moose” Donald Goodreau, 79, of L’Anse, Michigan, went home to be with his LORD and Savior on July 27, 2022. Patrick was the beloved and devoted husband of Kay, the loving father of David (Wendy) Goodreau and Daniel (Dawn) Goodreau, …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: Robert A. Murto, 91, a current resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at UP Health System – Portage in Hancock. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with …

As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home: Aldrick “Al” Danford Sirard, age 87, of L’Anse, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.   He was born September 11, 1934 in Hancock, MI son of Joseph and Lou “Lulu” (Elmblad) Sirard. Al …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Two Rivers, WI: George F. Witting, 79, formerly of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Wisconsin. A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery (Section 11) in Hancock at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 29, 2022 with the Copper …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Chassell: Ronald Paul “Ron” Helman, 89, of Chassell, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Omega House in Houghton. Ron was born July 13, 1933 in Canton, Ohio, and he recently celebrated his 89th birthday. He is survived by his wife, …

As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: LaVerne Ann Aho, of Chassell, died at her home on July 27, 2022, surrounded by family, following a brief illness. She was interred at Chassell cemetery on July 30. She was born on September 21, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Karen V. Mayo, age 84 of Baraga, MI passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at her daughter’s home in L’Anse. She was born in on January 3, 1938 the daughter of the late Cyril and Helen (Seeman) Bergerson. Karen graduated from …

As received from the O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home: Houghton – Betty Voght, 97, a resident of The Bluffs in Houghton, passed away on July 23, 2022 after a brief illness. Betty was born at the family home in Hancock on December 29, 1924, the daughter of James Arnott Hogg from Scotland …