HANCOCK — Robert Crawford Boyce, 82, of Hancock, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; mother, Peg & step-father Arlo. Surviving are: his daughter Sherrie and her children Brandi and Sonya and his son Rob and his children Tanner and Trey. To send condolences to Robert's family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
CHASSELL — Doris J. Veldhuis, 85, a resident of Chassell and former Toivola resident, suddenly passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at UP Health System - Portage Hospital shortly after arriving. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Van Hartesveldt) Veldhuis. Doris was raised in the Detroit area and was a graduate of Cooley High School with the class of 1958. She then attended Wayne State University and received her bachelor's degree in Education. Ms. Veldhuis taught in the Detroit area for a few years before beginning a career as a ...
PAINESDALE — Steven Kneebone, 65, a resident of Painesdale, unexpectedly passed away Friday September 25, 2026, at the UP Health System - Portage Hospital following a short illness. He was born on April 1, 1961, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late James and Jeannette (Silvola) Kneebone. Steve ...
CALUMET — Buzzy Butala passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2026. Buzzy was born March 16, 1946 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Riederich) Butala. He attended Charles Briggs school where he was affectionately known as Lawrence of Laurium and graduated from Calumet High School with the ...
DODGEVILLE — Brian “Brock” Dunstan, 61, a resident of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at U.P. Health System-Portage in Hancock following a brief illness. Brian was born on November 1, 1964, to James and Maryanne (Mia Hietala) Dunstan and was a graduate of Hancock High School. Over the years, Brian worked for the City of Houghton, Northern Automotive, construction in New Hampshire and the Bleacher’s Sport’s Bar. In Brian’s free time, he enjoyed many things like golfing, going on pontoon rides, listening to the oldies on the radio, walking, and ...
Cheryl (Jonas) Payne died on September 11th at the age of 69. She was the daughter of Frederic “Fritzy” and Elaine Jonas. Having grown up with relatives in the Keweenaw, she spent many summer vacations in Laurium and Calumet and moved here briefly after graduating from high school. She loved the area for its natural beauty, its wildlife, and its many outdoor sports. Events then brought her to Los Angeles area where she lived for so many years and raised her beloved stepson, Evan Payne. But the attraction of the Keweenaw eventually brought her back to Gay for the remainder of her ...
