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Phyllis Osgood Boutilier

HOUGHTON — Phyllis Osgood Boutilier, 95, of Houghton Canal, died on August 26, 2024, at Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center in Hancock, MI. She was born on August 9, 1929, in Bradford, Maine; grew up on the family farm and attended the two-room Bradford Corner School until ...

Rita May Musich

CALUMET — Rita May Musich, age 81, a resident of Calumet, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home with her husband and daughter by her side on Sunday August 25, 2024. Rita was born on May 30, 1943 in Dodgeville, Michigan to parents Emil and Mamie (Sandretto) Vincent. She attended Lake Linden Schools graduating from Lake Linden High School with the class of 1962. In 1993 she married Joseph Musich in Calumet, Michigan. Throughout life Rita worked as a Cook, Baker, Housekeeper, Machinist and Home Health Care Aide. Rita enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She ...

Francis John Kump

CALUMET — Francis John Kump, 87, a resident of Calumet, passed away peacefully at Gardenview Assisted Living with his family by his side after a brief battle with Mesothelioma on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1936, in Raymbaultown, the son of Rudolph and Mary ...

Theresa Sharon Haralson

LAKE LINDEN — Theresa Sharon Haralson, 80, of Lake Linden, passed away on August 23, 2024 at Aspirus-Keweenaw Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Houghton on March 21, 1944, to Alfred and Annabelle (Fountaine) Kitchen. Theresa worked as a babysitter, waitress and cook ...

Matthew J. Nyland

Hancock — Matthew J. Nyland, 50, a resident of Hancock passed away Thursday morning August 22, 2024, from injuries received in an accident. He was born on May 21,1974, in Oak Lawn, IL, a son of the late Michael and Patricia (Roma) Nyland. As a child Matt moved to Quincy Hill where he was ...

Bobbie Freshwater

EAGLE HARBOR — It is with great sadness, and some relief, that I share the passing of Bobbie Freshwater, just after midnight, Tuesday morning, August 20. The sorrow comes from the loss of a loving mother and a community matriarch. The lightness comes from knowing that my mom has been freed ...