LAURIUM — Donald J. Secor, 84, a resident of Laurium passed away at Canal View — Houghton County in Hancock following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time. 

RIPLEY — Philip G. Monticello, 91, retired well known local barber, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at his residence in Ripley. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

Helga Baum, age 85, a resident of Calumet Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 28, 2025, after a short illness. A private Celebration of Life will take place in her honor.  To read the full obituary for Helga, please visit www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com. The Erickson ...

James Richard Johnson, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sept. 30, 2025, at the age of 62. Jim was born in Ontonagon to Donald and Helen Johnson of Greenland on March 28, 1963. He attended Mass City School and graduated from Ontonagon Area High School in 1981. Jim went on to ...

Richard Maurice Rivest, 70, formally of Dollar Bay, passed away at his home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on Oct. 1, 2025. Richard was born on Jan. 4, 1955, in Laurium to the late Shirley (Roberts) and David Rivest. He grew up in Tamarack City and graduated from Dollar Bay High School. He ...

Daniel Kump, age 69, a former Keweenaw local, passed away on Saturday Oct. 4, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona, while on hospice.  A full obituary and service details will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online ...