On September 27, 2024, Katri Saari died in Clearwater, Florida, after a long battle with Parkinson; a battle fought with Sisu, yet, at the end, acceptance. Born as “Judith” on April 20, 1945, in Hancock Michigan to parents Gene and Martha Saari, she later changed her name to “Katri” as ...

James “Jim” Nehmer, beloved husband, father and grandfather entered heaven with a shout on September 23, 2024 from a courageous battle with throat cancer. I am sure that he is excitedly using his voice at this time. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life Amaryllis “Amy” ...

PELKIE — James W. Klein, 65, resident of Pelkie, passed Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the North Shore Health Center in Florence, WI, where he was a patient. He was born on June 24, 1959, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late George and Mary (Kendall) Klein. Jim was raised on Quincy Hill and ...

PAINESDALE — Eleanor Bertolli, 104, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Franklin House of Portage Pointe in Hancock. Eleanor was born on August 3, 1920, in Paavola, to the late Abraham and Brita (Boom) Naponen. She attended the Arcadian and Hancock Schools. On ...

HOUGHTON — Marie Cecile Danis of Houghton, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by devoted family and friends on Tuesday, September 17, at the Omega House, Houghton, Michigan. Marie was born on May 5, 1945 to George William and Gertrude Ann Lamarand of Eagle Harbor, ...

HOUGHTON — Valerie, E. Frea, 89, a resident of Houghton passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UpJohn Heritage Nursing Home in Kalamazoo where she had been a patient for the past. She was born on March 15, 1935, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Bernard and Wendalla ...