DOLLAR BAY — Gladys E. McCormack, 99, a former resident of Dollar Bay passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident for the past eight years. She was born on February 4, 1925, to Victor and Anna (Backman) Norgard in Dollar Bay, MI. ...
Betzabe Maria “Betzi” Praeger, 93, a former MTU professor and resident of Houghton, passed away at U.P. Health System-Portage Pointe in Hancock on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 following a lingering illness. She was born on April 14, 1932 in Chuquicamata, Chile (South America) the daughter of the late John Cook and Clara Betzabe (Herrera) Dyer. She came to the United States as a child in 1933. After High School, she earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley in 1953 and then her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Delaware in 1966. Her career ...
HANCOCK — Robert Bernard Fiandt, resident of Hancock, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was 56 years old. He was a beloved member of his church and their dedicated librarian for years. He is deeply missed. Bob is survived by his sisters, Jackie Allen and Linda Retz and many friends ...
HUBBELL — Fran Monville, age 77, resident of Hubbell, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2024 at UP Health System-Marquette. He was born on October 4, 1946, a son of Irving and Gertrude (Geshel) Monville. He attended Saint Cecilia Catholic School until 8th grade and graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1966. He enlisted in the Air Force in August 1966 and retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service as a Jet Engine Technician and TurboProp Propulsion technician Tech Sargent. While serving in the Air Force, he earned numerous Medals: Commendation Medal, ...
GRAWN, MI — Russell “Russ” P. Luttinen, 85, of Grawn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home. Russ was born on May 9, 1938, in Mass City, Michigan to the late Otto and Mayme (Kulppi) Luttinen. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, ...
CALUMET — Floyd Randall Garrett, 92, of Calumet passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at Canal View with his loving daughter and son-in-law by his side. Floyd was born November 26, 1931, in Eglon, West Virginia to the late Randall and Jenny (Bennett) Garrett. He was the 2nd of six ...
