PEABODY, KS — Susan Kangas, 74, passed away on January 30, 2026 at Wesley Hospital in Wichita after dealing with health problems in recent years due to COPD. Sue was born on September 20, 1951 to Nestor and Ellie (Osteroth) Maijala of Painesdale, MI where she grew up. She was the third of ...

HOUGHTON — Robert W. Wetton, 70, a resident of Houghton, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, following a lengthy illness with family by his side. He was born on June 19, 1955, in Hancock, a son of Shirley (Anderson) Wetton and the late Robert C. ...

CRYATAL FALLS — Arla Mae Mihalow, age 79, of Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away on February 27, 2026. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on November 21, 1946, she lived a life full of spirit and adventure. From a young age, Arla was undeniably active and found her greatest joy in the ...

A teacher before she was a Teacher, a mother and sister always, Mary Healy Mentink, aged 88, passed away February 23, 2026. Born October 7, 1937, to John Dee and Katherine Hicok Healy, the only girl among five brothers, Mary learned early the pull of family and friendships, the joy of reading ...

GRAND BLANC — Judith “Judy” Ann Chapman, age 80, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on March 3, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born on January 24, 1946, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Cecil and Virginia (Reece) Chapman, Judy spent much of her life in Niles, Michigan, and in Michigan’s ...

CALUMEET — Donna Grace Larson, of Calumet, passed away on March 1, 2026 at PortagePointe, just hours before her 89th birthday and with family by her side. She was born on March 2, 1937 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, to Arthur and Grace (McKenzie) Andrews. Donna’s family lived in the ...