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Paul Jurmu, Jr.

CALUMET — Paul Harold Jurmu Jr, a beloved husband, stepfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2026. Born on December 23, 1944, in Calumet, Michigan, Paul graced this world with his warmth and compassion for 81 years. He was the cherished son of ...

Dale Adams

HANCOCK — Dale Phillip Adams, 78, of West Quincy Street in Hancock, former resident of South Range and Atlantic Mine, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at U.P. Health System ­ Marquette Hospital following a lingering illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 2-­5 p.m. at The Range Lounge in South Range, Michigan.

Sharon Stipech

CHASSELL — Sharon Gail Stipech (Aho), 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Chassell on September 3, 2026. Sharon was born in L’Anse on December 10, 1944, to Edward Aho and Aune Aho (Turpeinen). She grew up on her parents’ dairy farm in Baraga with her older sister Sandra and ...

Joseph Swetich

ALSTON — Joseph M. Swetich, 79, a resident of Alston, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness. Joe was born on December 29, 1946, in Hancock, a son of the late Joseph R. and Doris (Duzek) Swetich. He was raised in Dodgeville and attended the Houghton ...

Jeffrey Erickson

LAURIUM — Jeffrey Alan Erickson, 50, of Laurium, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2026. Jeff was born on September 14, 1975 in Virginia, MN to Carl “Dan” Erickson and Judith (Niska) Erickson. Jeff grew up on the Iron Range of Minnesota where he learned to love dirt track racing and ...

Dale Adams

HANCOCK — Dale Phillip Adams, 78, of West Quincy Street in Hancock, former resident of South Range and Atlantic Mine, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at U.P. Health System ­ Marquette Hospital following a lingering illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 2-­5 p.m. at The Range Lounge in South Range, Michigan.