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Obituaries

Anne Marie Thorrez

After 75 magical years of life our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend has passed away in the beautiful Copper Country, her happy place. Anne Marie was born in Hancock, Michigan St. Joseph’s Hospital to Raynard (Bud) and Dorothy (Fountain) Tarbox on January 30, 1949. ...

Glen William Rantala

TAPIOLA — Glen William Rantala, age 79, of Tapiola, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born August 9, 1944 in L’Anse, the son of William and Elma (Kauranen) Rantala. He grew up in Alston and graduated from Baraga High School in 1963. ...

Emeritus Alphonse Baartmans

Professor Emeritus Alphonse (Al) Baartmans died peacefully while surrounded by family on June 11, 2024 at the age of 84. Al was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Victoria Baartmans from the Netherlands and his two sisters Marie Lou and Jeanette Baartmans. His youngest sister ...

Robert E. Hoffman

CALUMET — Robert E. Hoffman of Calumet passed away suddenly on June 30. He was born October 11, 1953, to Ed and Carole Hoffman. Bob graduated from Calumet High School with the class of ’71. He married Joan (Doucette) Hoffman in January 1979. Together they had two sons, Jeff (Tasha Johnson) ...

Steven P. Dlubala

CALUMET — Steven P. Dlubala, 68, a resident of Calumet passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 5, 2024. Steve was born on December 9, 1955 in Laurium, MI to Charles and Mayme Dlubala. He was a graduate of Calumet High School with the class of 1974. Steve began his working ...

Suzanne Marie Pomroy

LAKE LINDEN — Suzanne Marie Pomroy, 58, a resident of Lake Linden, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born July 2, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter to Raymond and Darlene (Rogers) Pomroy. Suzie graduated from Calumet High School with the Class of 1984. She graduated from Western ...