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James Barroga

HANCOCK — James T. Barroga, 81, a resident of Hancock, passed away Sunday October 4, 2026, at UP Health System – Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. He was born on November 4, 1944, in Dixon, IL, a son of the late James and Fern (Tilton) Barroga. On August 26, 1972, he was united in marriage to the former Patricia Peltier, at St. Joseph’s Church in Hancock. The couple had made their home in Dollar Bay before moving to make their home in Hancock. On February 23, 2020, Patty preceded Jimmy in death. Jimmy had started working in the Maintenance/Housekeeping ...

Laura Lepisto

St. PAUL — It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Laura Jean Lepisto, 63, who died on September 18, 2026, after a private battle with cancer. Laura was born on March 19, 1963, in Laurium, Michigan, the daughter of George and Carolyn "Carol" Lepisto. She grew up ...

Beverly Baartmans

AITKIN, MN — Professor Emerita Beverly (Bev) Baartmans passed peacefully at home with family on September 25, 2026 at the age of 81. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Blanche Beyreuther, and her husband, Alphonse Baartmans. Her brother Paul (Dick) and his wife, Luanne, ...

Lois Adams

TAYLOR, MI — Lois Mabel Adams was born on July 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to Thomas and Lempi Kevern. Lois, who resided in Taylor, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Paul Adams. Loving mother of Mark Adams and Luke (Katherine) Adams. Dearest grandmother of Ashlee (Krystal), Trinity, Scarlet, Sarah (Garrett), Trusten, Addison, and Avery. Dear great-grandmother of Paisley. She is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Lois grew up in Laurium and Detroit, graduating from Detroit Lutheran High ...

Donald Juntunen

HOUGHTON CANAL — Donald W. Juntunen, 86, a former resident of Houghton Canal Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Canal View – Houghton County, where he had been a resident for the past month. He was born on September 29, 1939, in Bessmer, MI, the son of the late William A. and Julia (Soine) Juntunen. Don was raised in Houghton Canal and attended the Canal School and Redridge Schools before graduating from the Houghton High School with the class of 1957. He then attended Michigan Technological University. Don was a veteran having served with the United State ...

Winston Douglas Wills

PAYSON, AZ — Captain Winston Douglas Wills, CEC, USNR (Ret) of Norway MI went on Eternal Patrol on 13 September 2026 at 85 years old. He was born in Norway MI, one of ten children to the late Wm Winston Wills and Eleanor (Douglas) Wills. He graduated from Vulcan Public School, Vulcan MI in ...