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Obituaries

Walfred ‘Jim’ Liimatta

November 13, 1946 - April 13, 2026 Walfred "Jim" Liimatta, age 79, was called home to our Heavenly Father on April 13, 2026. Early Life and Service Jim was born in Laurium, Michigan, on November 13, 1946, to the late Edward and Laina Anna Liimatta. A proud veteran, Jim sevred his county ...

Mildred Beauchamp,

RIPLEY — Mildred Beauchamp, 93, a former resident of Ripley, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she has been a resident patient for the past year. She was born on February 4, 1933, Hurontown, being the only girl out of 6 brothers, to ...

Leroy Keranen

Leroy Robert Keranen – 12/9/1940-1/28/2026 TORRENCE, CA — Leroy Keranen entered eternal life to be with the Lord January 28, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on December 9, 1940, in Marquette, Michigan, the son of August and Alina (Juntunen) Keranen. He grew up in Nisula, ...

Gene Sirard

L'ANSE — Gene Larry Sirard, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on September 23, 1958, to Aldrick and Barbara (Brazeau) Sirard. Growing up, Gene experienced life in many parts of the country as his family traveled for construction ...

Phyllis Gildersleeve

In Celebration of Phyllis Gildersleeve, November 15, 1934 – September 28, 2025 LIMINGA — The family of Phyllis Gildersleeve invites friends and neighbors to join us in honoring her 90 years of life. Phyllis was a long-time resident of Liminga and Dollar Bay. Please join us to share ...

Lyda Stimac

HOUGHTON — Lyda Stimac, age 102, a longtime resident of Houghton, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on November 2, 1923, in Hancock, becoming the 4th child of Guilo and Tisbe Paoli, who arrived in America from Italy in the early 1900's. Lyda ...