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Beatrice Turuc

LIMINGA — Beatrice M. Turuc, 83, a resident of Liminga, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton with family by her side. She was born on November 17, 1942, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late William and Flora (Erickson) Britz. As a child, she moved with her family to make their home in Houghton. Beatrice was a graduate of Houghton High School. Following high school, she resided in Milwaukee before returning to the area. On April 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Charles Turuc. The couple moved to make their home in Liminga, where they raised ...

Charlotte Roberts

NORTHVILLE — Charlotte Antoinette Balconi Roberts, age 90, of Northville, passed away on September 26, 2026. Charlotte was born in Hancock, Michigan on November 29, 1935, and was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Johnson) Balconi. Charlotte attended Hancock Public ...

Karen Klobuchar

LAURIUM — Karen Lee Klobuchar of Laurium, Michigan passed away on October 9, 2026 at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium. Karen was born on July 21, 1941 in Detroit to parents Peter Shevchenko and Erma Kaura. She grew up attending Calumet schools and graduated from Calumet High School. She ...

Thomas Learmont

BIRCH RUN, MI - Thomas R. Learmont passed away peacefully Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his home; age 90 years. Tom was born on September 21, 1936 in Torch Lake Township to the late Oliver and Myrl Learmont. He was married to the former Ruth Festerling; she predeceased him on October 10, ...

Robert Hendrickson

Hancock— Robert B. Hendricksen, of Manteca, California passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at the age of 88. He was born on August 19, 1938 in Hancock to Jean and Paul Hendricksen. He attended grade school in Hancock, but his family moved to Virginia, Minnesota where he attended junior and senior high school. After graduation from Roosevelt High School in June of 1956 he joined the U.S. Navy. He served for 4 years with most of that time on the aircraft carried USS Lexington as an aviation guided missileman. He was honorably discharged in 1962 as a second class petty officer. ...

Marvin Balowaara

CALUMET —Marvin Douglas Balowaara of Calumet, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Omega House in Houghton. Marvin was born on August 2, 1940 in Gay, Michigan to parents Richard and Marcella (Korby) Balowaara. Marvin grew up attending Calumet schools and graduated from ...