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Robert Traglia

CHICAGO — Robert A. Traglia passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at the age of 97, at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago. Bob was born on February 27, 1929, in Saginaw, MI, to Anton Traglia and Desolina Balagna Traglia. At the age of 7, the family moved to Houghton, MI, where he graduated from Saint Ignatius Loyola Grade School and Houghton High School with the Class of 1947. He then attended Soumi College for a short time. Bob then joined the Army and when discharged, started Art school in Chicago. Being in the reserves, Bob was called back in the Army when the Korean ...

Darlene Harris

LAURIUM — Darlene Jacqueline Harris of Laurium, Michigan passed away on Sunday August 9, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. Darlene was born on August 8, 1943 in Laurium, Michigan to Rosanna E. Sever. She grew up attending the local schools. She met the love of her life Bret W. Harris and they were married on June 3, 1961. Darlene worked as a Certified Nurse Aide until her retirement. Darlene loved to garden, make jams, canning, baking, sewing, needle work, caring for her beautiful 18th century home, watching old westerns and the classics. Mostly, she loved ...

Mark Gregorich

CALUMET — Mark John Gregorich was born June 23, 1958 in Calumet, MI to Joseph & Eleanor Gregorich. He is preceded in death by both parents, brother Donald Gregorich and brother David Gregorich. He is survived by sister Mary Sapino, Joseph (Kay) Gregorich, Gregory (Betty) Gregorich, and ...

Clifford Branstrom

ELO — Clifford Marvin Branstrom, age 80, of Elo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on August 12, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1945, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of Aale and Bertha (Polo) Branstrom. Clifford attended school in Tapiola and graduated in 1963. Following high ...

Karen Swykert

MOHAWK — Karen J. Swykert, 83, a resident of Mohawk, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at UP Health System - Portage following a short illness. Karen was born on November 11, 1942, in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, to the late Grover and Caroline (Morelli) Cooley. She was raised in Dearborn, Michigan, where she attended local school. She was employed by Adistra Corporation, where she worked as a secretary. She spent many years working in retail, where she was known as a friend to all. After raising her family, Karen came to the Copper Country. She enjoyed exploring the Keweenaw and ...

Darlene Harris

LAURIUM — Darlene Harris, age 83, a resident of Laurium, Michigan passed away on Sunday August 8, 2026 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital located in Wausau, Wisconsin. A funeral Mass will be held for Darlene on Monday August 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church located in Calumet, Michigan. Visitation for Darlene will take place on Sunday August 16, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home located in Calumet, Michigan. A Prayer Service will take place at 7:00 PM in the funeral home following the visitation. Online condolences for the ...