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Obituaries

John Elenich

John J. “Butch” Elenich of Calumet, passed away on Dec. 15, 2024, at Canal View in Hancock. A graveside service for John will take place in Lake View Cemetery in Calumet on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 2 p.m.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert Lamerand

Robert Roy Lamerand, 80, a resident of Copper City, passed away on Dec. 3, 2024, at the UP Health System - Marquette hospital. A graveside service for Robert will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Eagle Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 11 a.m.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral ...

Steven Basto

GREER, S.C. — Steven Michael Basto passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center.  Steven was the son of Dolores Basto and the late Edward Basto. He was the loving husband of Karla Pelli Basto.  Steven graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet in 1975, and ...

Ruth Brown

Ruth Esther Puska Brown, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida, reunited with her husband of 60 years, Don, in the presence of the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2025. Ruth was the youngest of three daughters born to Eino and Aino Puska. She was born and raised in Hancock, and graduated from Hancock High ...

David Autio

SOUTH RANGE — David Karl Autio, 63, died unexpectedly in his home in South Range on Dec. 15, 2024, from a heart attack. David graduated from Jeffers in 1980. He was an accomplished artist, member of the national guard and motorcycle enthusiast. He also doubled as call-in radio personality ...

Barbara McDowell

Barbara Ann McDowell (born Apple) passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in Houghton, Michigan. Born on June 30, 1942, in Piqua, Ohio, Barbara lived a life centered around family and faith. Her deep-rooted devotion to her church community was a constant source of strength and joy. Barbara was ...