CHELSEA — On March 20, 2024, James Milton Kilpela died peacefully in his sleep at the Chelsea Retirement Center in Chelsea, Michigan. Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Jim’s journey began on June 14, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, ...
HANCOCK — Jean Lipson passed away on April 4, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Stephen Lipson, several children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Pat and Taff, and brother Jackie. Jean was born in ...
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Virgil Ward Snyder, formerly of Hancock and Houghton, Michigan died on March 1, 2024 just three days shy of his ninetieth birthday. He was born in Midland, Michigan to Virgil and Bessie Snyder, the only boy and the youngest after six sisters. Virgil obtained his ...
CHASSELL - Patricia A. (Mattson) Tussing, 83 of Chassell, Michigan passed away on March 31, 2024 at Portage Pointe in Hancock, Michigan. Pat, known to many as “Patsy”, was born December 21, 1940 in Pelkie Michigan to the late Ralph and Helmi (Koski) Mattson. Pat attended the Pelkie ...
STERLING HEIGHTS - James “Jim” Haralson, age 90 of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away on March 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Nancy (Poisson); Loving father of Mark (Nomi), Cindy (David) and James (Lori); Cherished grandfather of ...
Lake Linden — Dale “Utti” Waarala, 66, of Lake Linden, passed away on March 29, 2024, after an apparent heart attack while driving. He was born in Escanaba, MI, on June 13, 1957, a son of Gordon and Irene (Aittama) Waarala. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell in 1975. He worked in auto-body repair. Utti attended the Range Apostolic Lutheran Church in South Range. He was in a bowling league and enjoyed pool. He liked tinkering with gadgets and could fix anything. His family affectionately called him “MacGyver.” He always had treats for the kids and the pets. He was ...
