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Jean Lange

HANCOCK — Jean K. Lange, 88, formerly of Hancock, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy Health & Rehab Facility in Hubbell on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Section 11 of Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock with Rev. Father John Martignon to officiate. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is in charge of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.

Noralee Britz

LAKE LINDEN — Noralee “Nora” Britz, 74, of Lake Linden, passed away after a lengthy illness, with family by her side, at Canal View Houghton County on July 18, 2025. Nora was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1950, a daughter of William and Eunice (Pepin) Neber. She graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1968. She worked for Community Action, Houghton County Medical Care, Dollar Tree at the Mall, and Walmart of Houghton. Nora was married to Alfred Britz and they had three sons. They parted ways, but remained friends. Nora enjoyed trips to the casino and playing ...

Jayne Harvey

Jayne Harvey, age 74, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin.  A funeral service for Jayne will take place on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet with Pastor Travis Fredrickson officiating. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Following the service, Jayne will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Ahmeek.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for ...

Margie Andrews

RIPLEY — Margie Andrews, 81, of Ripley, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, at Garden View in Calumet. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is in charge of the arrangements which are still incomplete.

Robert Lamerand

Robert Roy Lamerand, 80, a resident of Copper City, passed away on Dec. 3, 2024, at the UP Health Systems hospital in Marquette.  A graveside service for Robert will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Eagle Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. with CCVA Honors. Erickson-Crowley-Peterson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.

Chester Verran

TOIVOLA — Chester A. Verran Jr., 77, a resident of Toivola, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 2, 1948, in Hancock, a son of the late Chester A. and Dorothy (Sleeman) Verran. Chester was raised in ...