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Obituaries

Michael Agin

Michael L. Agin’s heart beat approximately 3.4 billion times in his lifetime, and each one was devoted to serving his country, building a career, investing in his community, and—most of all—loving his family. His first official heartbeat came on Dec. 12, 1933, when he was born in ...

Jeanette Oikarinen

Jeanette E. Oikarinen, 94, of Laurium, passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, at The Omega House with family members at her side. She was born in Laurium on Nov. 3, 1931, to the late Arnold and Esther Walters. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1949. Soon after, she met her future ...

Sylvia Datto

DOLLAR BAY — Sylvia “Cookie” Datto, 83, of Dollar Bay, passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2025, at the Omega House following a short illness. She was born in Detroit to Katherine (Butkovich) Hill and World War II veteran, Richard Bruce Hill. After her father was killed in action during ...

Donald Bausano

Donald Bausano (Buzzy) of Laurium, passed away on Dec. 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Don was born on March 28, 1946, to Peter and Maude (Quello) Bausano. He attended Calumet High School and graduated with the class of 1964. On July 6, 1974, Don and Barbara (Orr) were married. Together they ...

Franklin Sorvala

Franklin Sorvala, age 79, a resident of Lake Linden, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Omega House located in Houghton. Full obituary and service details will be announced at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Shirley Gustafson

L’ANSE — Shirley P. Gustafson, age 86, of L’Anse, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette with her loving family by her side. Funeral arrangements for Shirley are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse.