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William Crouter

CHASSELL — William H. Crouter, 84, husband of Elaine Crouter, residents of Madeira Beach, FL, and summer resident of Chassell, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Canal View — Houghton County following a short illness. He was born on June 14, 1942, in Grand Blanc, MI, a son of the late Harold and Annie (Hall) Crouter. Bill was raised in Royal Oak, MI, and was a graduate of the George A. Dondero High School of Royal Oak. He then received his teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Crouter was proud to have taught 8th-grade science at Southfield ...

John Chamberlain

John R. Chamberlain ,age 79 of Perry, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Memorial Healthcare Center. There are no services at this time. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are being handled by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Perry Chapel. John Richard Chamberlain was born on ...

William Crouter

CHASSELL — William H. Crouter, 84, husband of Elaine Crouter, residents of Madeira Beach, Florida, and summer resident of Chassell, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Canal View — Houghton County following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Judith Mayer

HANCOCK — Judith “Judy” Mason Mayer, 87, of Hancock, passed away at Franklin House of PortagePointe in Hancock on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock with Father Corey Litzner to officiate. Friends may call for an hour before services at the church. A reception light lunch will be held following services. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements.

Robert Delisle

Robert Anthony DeLisle April 18, 1939 – October 11, 2026 BOLIVAR, TN — Robert Anthony “Bob” DeLisle, beloved husband and father, passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 87 in Bolivar, Tennessee. Born April 18, 1939, in Franklin Mine, Michigan, to Anthony and Isabelle Odgers ...

Herbert Leopold

HANCOCK — Herbert Dennis Leopold, age 80 and longtime resident of Hancock, MI passed away on October 13, 2026 with family at his side. Herb was born on March 19, 1946 to Herbert F. and Lucille F. (Wank) Leopold of Glandorf, Ohio. Herb grew up in Glandorf, attending school there and was a ...