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Obituaries

Nancy Jarvi

HOUGHTON — Nancy J. Jarvi, 77, a resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on Aug. 13, 1948, in Laurium, a daughter of the late Isaac and Martha (Toyra) Jarvi.  Nancy was raised in Oneco Location ...

Elaine Peters

Elaine Peters (Lakanen), of Birch Run, and formerly of Chassell, age 87, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. She will be interred with a graveside ceremony Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Chassell ...

Gretchen Mayra

HANCOCK — Gretchen H. Mayra, age 68, a resident of Hancock, passed away at the Delaware House of Portage Pointe on Thursday, July 2, 2026, where she resided for the past seven months.  Gretchen was the daughter of the late Alfred and Flora Hendrickson. After graduating from Hancock ...

Tanya Makela

Tanya Rae Makela, 59 years old, born in Hancock, died unexpectedly in her home in Kingsford, on June 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Roberta Makela; and brother, Daniel “Dozer” Makela. Survived by and left to cherish her memory are her father, James Makela; ...

Nova Thornhill

After a prolonged illness, our beloved mother, Nova Lee Thornhill (Owens), passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in her family home in Dollar Bay. She spent her final months surrounded by love, cared for by her daughter Natalie with the compassionate support of hospice in her final days, ...

Gary Robillard

MUNISING — Gary L. Robillard, age 90, of L’Anse, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Medilodge of Munising. Gary’s complete obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapl.com. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted ...