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Obituaries

Douglas Kuru

Douglas Kenneth Kuru, a former resident of Houghton and Lake Linden, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2025, at Comfort Care in Bay City, Michigan. He was born on April 1, 1947, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Seppala) Kuru, in Hancock. Doug spent his childhood years in Boston Location and moved to ...

Judith Korby

Judith “Judy” Ann Korby, 85, of Calumet, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, as the result of a stroke. Judy was born on Oct. 11, 1940, to Edward and Myrtle (Harvey) Erickson. She attended the Calumet Public Schools. During a brief marriage ...

Gretchen Ovist

SOUTH RANGE — Gretchen Elizabeth Ovist, 71, a resident of South Range, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025, at Canal View — Houghton County, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Gretchen was born on Oct. 17, 1954, in Hancock, to the late William and Viola (Luoma) Congdon. ...

Mary Kaufman

FREDA — Mary Linda Kaufman was born in 1951 to Vincent and Lucille Morin. A proud Yooper, Mary lived in Freda for the majority of her life. Through her work at the West End Grocery and Schmidt's Corner Store, Mary engaged with many members of her community, offering stability, kindness, and ...

Roland McKinstry

Roland McKinstry, age 84, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at his home in Calumet.  A full obituary and service details will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online ...

Marianne White

Marianne White, age 73, a resident of Laurium, passed away on Nov. 25, 2025, at home surrounded by family.  A full obituary and service details will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may ...