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Obituaries

Eleanor Kangas

SOUTH RANGE — Eleanor Irene Kangas was born on Aug. 1, 2025, in Marquette, Michigan. She is God's own and he took her to heaven on Sept. 22, 2025, at the age of seven weeks. Her time here was short but she was loved and touched the hearts of many. Eleanor is survived by her parents, Tyler ...

David Strong

CHASSELL — David Strong, 73, a resident of Chassell, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, from an apparent heart attack. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Shirley Kallio

HANCOCK — Shirley M. (Ron) Kallio, 91, a resident of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Canal View — Houghton County, where she had been a resident patient for the past two years. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family ...

Susan Meldrum

Susan “Sue” Anne (Gielda) Meldrum, 74, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House with her loving family at her side. Sue was born on July 3, 1951, in Bay City, to the late Sylvester “Bill” and Anne (Wisniewski) Gielda. After high school, ...

David Owens

David Hatfield Owens, age 84, of Eagle Harbor, passed away Sept. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  All who knew David are invited to a celebration of his life through music that he loved on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The celebration will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Eagle Harbor Township ...

Rita Bandettini

Rita M. Bandettini, age 91, passed away on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  A graveside service will be held for Rita on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Lake View Cemetery in Calumet.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.