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Clifford Hill

HANCOCK — Clifford Warren Hill, 88, a resident of Hancock and former Ontonagon resident passed away peacefully at Canal View in Hancock, Michigan, with family by his side. He was born in Peeksville, Wisconsin, on January 5, 1936, to Warren and Lila (Doers) Hill. When he was three years old ...

Mary Ann Warmington

DEWITT, MI — Mary Ann L. Warmington passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born December 23, 1938 at home in Point Mills, MI in the Upper Peninsula. She was raised in the UP and enjoyed her childhood exploring the wilderness, skiing, swimming, ...

Bruce King

MOHAWK, MI - Bruce David King passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 15, 1946, to Cecil King and Vera Opie King. He moved at a young age with his parents to Mohawk, Michigan, where he happily spent the rest of his life. He ...

Rosanne Poisson

Rosanne Poisson, age 70, a resident of Houghton, MI, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Omega House in Houghton, MI. She was born January 26, 1954 in Laurium, MI to parents Francis and Mina Poisson. Rose received her Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University. She worked as a Home Health Care worker for many years. She loved gardening, quilting and spending time with her family. Rose was preceded in death by her husband: John Kemppainen; parents: Francis and Mina Poisson. She is survived by her sons: Ronald (Roxann) Baril, Michael (Stefanie) Baril, Jason (Jessica) Baril; ...

Leonore E. Gherna

LAURIUM — Leonore E. Gherna, 88, a resident of Laurium and of Portage Pointe passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1935 in Phoenix to Joseph and Rosanne (Stukel) Sever. She attended the local schools. Lee worked as a waitress for many years at the ...

James Bryant

HANCOCK — James Michael Bryant, 44, of Summit Street in Hancock, passed away on Saturday morning, February 10, 2024 at U.P. Health System – Marquette Hospital following a short illness of natural causes. He was born on August 24, 1979 in Hancock to Ann Marie (Julio) and the late John P. Bryant. He attended Hancock Schools where he played on the boys basketball team. He worked for the Daily Mining Gazette for many years, but in later years he became his father’s caregiver until he passed away. James enjoyed reading and playing video games. He also enjoyed his family’s pet ...