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Joyce Evelyn VanNorman

ALLOUEZ — Joyce Evelyn VanNorman of Allouez passed away on September 17, 2024 at Canal View Houghton County. Joyce was born on June 2, 1937 to Yalmer Alatalo and Evelyn Frisk. Joyce worked as a prep cook, dish washer and housekeeper in the area until her retirement. Joyce loved going to church, cooking, building puzzles, playing solitaire, watching: Judge Judy, Law and Order and game shows. She cherished the time she spent with her family and playing games with her grandkids. Joyce met the love of her life, Clarence VanNorman and they married. Joyce is preceded in death ...

Deanna Janelle Gerbig

SAULT ST. MARIE — Deanna Janelle Gerbig, mother and avid waterfall chaser entered eternal rest on September 12, 2024, in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Deanna was born on September 7, 1987, in Hancock, Michigan, to Robert Leonard Jr. and Patricia Ann (Kinjorski) Gerbig. Deanna spent her ...

Charlene Diane Liggett

CLARKSTON — Charlene Diane Liggett (nee Wilburn) of Clarkston passed away on September 1, 2024, age 76, just weeks away from her birthday on September 18. Beloved wife of Larry for 60 wonderful years. Loving mother of Lawrence (Brenda) Liggett and Charles (Sonya) Liggett. Proud grandmother ...

James Brennan Rogan

James (Jim) Brennan Rogan passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Duluth, MN on September 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on October 19, 1948, to Kevin and Ruth (Danula) Rogan in Calumet, MI, Jim graduated in 1967 from Calumet High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1968, ...

Elwood Herman Heinonen

CALUMET — Elwood Herman Heinonen of Calumet, Michigan passed away on September 5, 2024 at his home in Warren, Michigan. Elwood was born on May 12, 1936 in Calumet, Michigan to Samuel and Selma (Laitinen) Heinonen. Elwood graduated from Calumet High School in the spring of 1954. Elwood went on to serve in the US Army from 1959-1961. Elwood graduated from Michigan Tech with a bachelors of science and mechanical engineering in 1962. After graduation he made his home downstate in Hamtramck outside of Detroit. He worked for General Motors as an engineer for many years until his ...

Michael ‘Chich’ Rastello, KITCHI SABE

The earth released Michael “Chich” Rastello on September 10, 2024. His wife and children made sure he was not alone, remaining by his side as he walked on to his next journey. He was met on the other side by his late wife Lisa Curtin Rastello, dad Gerald Rastello, father Willard ...