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Obituaries

Arla Mae Mihalow

CRYATAL FALLS — Arla Mae Mihalow, age 79, of Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away on February 27, 2026. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on November 21, 1946, she lived a life full of spirit and adventure. From a young age, Arla was undeniably active and found her greatest joy in the ...

Mary Healy Mentink

A teacher before she was a Teacher, a mother and sister always, Mary Healy Mentink, aged 88, passed away February 23, 2026. Born October 7, 1937, to John Dee and Katherine Hicok Healy, the only girl among five brothers, Mary learned early the pull of family and friendships, the joy of reading ...

Judith Chapman

GRAND BLANC — Judith “Judy” Ann Chapman, age 80, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on March 3, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born on January 24, 1946, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Cecil and Virginia (Reece) Chapman, Judy spent much of her life in Niles, Michigan, and in Michigan’s ...

Donna Larson

CALUMEET — Donna Grace Larson, of Calumet, passed away on March 1, 2026 at PortagePointe, just hours before her 89th birthday and with family by her side. She was born on March 2, 1937 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, to Arthur and Grace (McKenzie) Andrews. Donna’s family lived in the ...

Miriam Ruonavaara

CALUMET — Miriam Elizabeth Ruonavaara, 95, a resident of Calumet, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Miriam (Mimi) was born on January 22, 1931, in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the youngest child of Anna (Rimpila) and Leander Fellman. She ...

Byrd Kramer

The world lost a good man when Byrd Kramer passed away on February 20 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was kind, gentle, honest, generous, funny, and well loved by everyone who knew him. He was born Richard L. Kramer in Bradford, PA and enrolled in the US Air Force after graduating from ...