The world lost a good man when Byrd Kramer passed away on February 20 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was kind, gentle, honest, generous, funny, and well loved by everyone who knew him. He was born Richard L. Kramer in Bradford, PA and enrolled in the US Air Force after graduating from ...

QUINCY HILL — Michael “Mike” Goudge (78) of Quincy Hill died unexpectedly Thursday, February 26, 2026 at UP Health System Portage surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 11, 1947 in Hancock, MI to the late Harry and Angelina (Balma) Goudge. Mike attended the Quincy and Hancock ...

WOODRIFF, WI — Don Parling, age 89, a resident of Watersmeet, MI since 1993, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 22, 2026 at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Don was born in Ithaca, MI on July 14, 1936 to Vern and Cordie Parling. He married his wife ...

ALSON — Susan M. “Sue” Sullivan, age 71, of Alston, MI passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born in L’Anse on October 12, 1954, the daughter of the late Walfred B. and Betty J. (Connor) Sullivan. Sue graduated from L’Anse High School in 1972. She attended ...

Arthur “Art” Valentine Parzych of Elo, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of February 24, 2026. Art entered eternal life in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, held in the same grace that sustained him throughout his earthly journey. Born on December 15, 1946, ...

David Oja, 90, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 22, 2026. David lived a life rooted in faith, family, and a deep love for the outdoors. As an avid fisherman, he found great joy in God’s creation, whether in the quiet stillness of the woods or casting a line into the ...