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Obituaries

Megan Manderfield

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Megan Elizabeth Manderfield. She died peacefully at her home in Houghton at the age of 40, surrounded by her family, Megan was born on April 1, 1985, in Hancock to Kathy and Dave Manderfield. She attended school at the ...

William Daavettila

CHASSELL — William A. “Bill” Daavettila, 73, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Bill was born on April 28, 1952, in Laurium, to Ethel (Bezotte) and Arnold Daavettila. He grew up in Ahmeek. He was a U.S. Army veteran, ...

Theodore Kearly

Theodore “Ted” Kearly passed away from complications of Parkinson’s on June 8 in Las Vegas. He was 93. Service are tentatively planned for Monday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hancock, visitation an hour before services. In lieu of flowers, donations may ...

Donna Wegner

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Donna Ruth (Outinen) Wegner, 79, passed away peacefully at Shannondale Care Center on Oct. 7, 2024. Donna was born on May 9, 1945, in Hancock, daughter of Leo Outinen and Ruth (Nevala) Outinen. Donna graduated from Baraga H.S. in 1963 and married Rodney Lee Wegner on May ...

Vickie Aro

HANCOCK — Vickie J. Aro, 68, passed away on June 9, 2025, at Intersect Health Care of Hancock, where she had been a resident patient for the past two years following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the ...

William Kotila

HANCOCK — A graveside Service for William "Bill" Kotila, 93, a resident of Hancock who passed away Jan. 10, 2025, at his home following an apparent heart attack, will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock. Military Honors will be conducted by the Copper ...