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Carol A. Adams

Lake Linden - Carol A. Adams, 82, resident of Canal View and formerly of Lake Linden, passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2023 at U.P. Health System Portage after a sudden illness. Carol was born on April 26, 1941 in Lake Linden to the late Rose (Baril) and Henry Piche. She graduated from Lake Linden – Hubbell High School in 1959 and went on to earn her LPN certification. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hancock on the 3rd floor for several years. After Carol quit working at St. Joe’s, she worked as a home healthcare aid. When Carol did home healthcare it did not ...

Anthony John “Tony” Kitchen

Anthony John “Tony” Kitchen, a radiant soul known for his worldly pursuits, his contemplative conversations, and his unexpected charm, died on July 9 in Chicago, IL, due to natural causes. He was 39. Born on May 28, 1984, in Hancock, MI, Tony was a cherished son of Dennis and Diane ...

Anita L. Walikainen

CHASSELL — Anita L. Walikainen, 83, a resident of Chassell passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness. She was born on February 27, 1940, in Toivola, MI, a daughter of the late Levi and Ida (Wiitala) Laurila. Anita was raised in the ...

William Paul Cuff

DELAFIELD, Wis. — After a long battle with multiple health issues, William “Bill” Paul Cuff passed peacefully into eternal life on June 10, 2023, at the age of 77. Bill was born in Hancock, Michigan on November 10, 1945. His parents were Francis and Margret (nee Shea) Cuff and he was ...

Judith Juntunen

HOUGHTON — Judith Juntunen, 89, a resident of the Bluff’s Senior Living Community and former Obenhoff resident, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three days. She was born on June 13, 1934, in Redridge ...

Brian Basto

Negaunee - Brian Paul Basto, 49, of Negaunee, passed away Thursday evening, August 10, 2023 at UP Health System in Marquette. Brian was born April 10, 1974 in Ishpeming to Carl and Fay (Darlene) Basto and graduated from Negaunee High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Northern Michigan University. He was employed as a data analyst for the global marketing firm Epsilon in Detroit. Brian enjoyed spending time with his family, especially delivering newspapers with his father while on vacation. Surviving are his father, Carl Basto of Negaunee, and ...