LAKE LINDEN — Charles Scott Peyser, age 35, of Bootjack, passed away at Aspirus-Saint Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Dec. 20, 2025, after a long struggle with alcoholism. Charlie was born on Feb. 16, 1990, in Los Gatos, California, a son of Kim and Valri (Hoyem) Peyser. He ...

LAKE LINDEN — Charles Scott Peyser, age 35, of Bootjack, passed away at Aspirus-Saint Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Dec. 20, 2025. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden.

Elma Lillian Heikkinen, age 75, of Elo, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Elma was born on Aug. 26, 1950, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hancock, the daughter of Alfred and Olga (Sillanpaa) Haataja. She attended J.A. Doelle High School, began raising her family ...

HOUGHTON — David E. Pyykkonen, 84, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on Jan. 10, 1941, in Pelkie, son of the late Abel and Lillian (Moilanen) Pyykkonen. David was raised in Pelkie and attended the Baraga ...

HANCOCK — Michael H. Verville, 81, a long-time Hancock resident, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at Canal View - Houghton County in Hancock. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with his arrangements which will be held later in the spring of 2026. To leave online ...

TRAPROCK VALLEY — Greg Clouthier, age 40, of Traprock Valley, passed away at his home on Dec. 13, 2025 Greg was born on Feb. 21, 1985, a son of Terry and Carol (Palmer) Clouthier. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School. He attended Michigan Tech and graduated with a bachelor’s ...