HOUGHTON — Carl “Allan” Baker, age 83, of Houghton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Allan was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1943. He made Houghton his home for 55 years and became a valued part of the community. He was an alumnus ...
NORTHGLENN, CO — Victor Matson Jarvis, 36, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, in Northglenn, Colorado. Stork-Morley Funeral Home of Lakewood, Colorado assisted the family with arrangements. A memorial gathering and burial for Victor will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026, at ...
TRIMOUNTAIN — Edward Joseph Virtanen, 64, of Trimountain, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 after a lifetime of perseverance, strength, and determination. He was born on November 18, 1961 to Frances Wiideman and Francis Virtanen of Toivola, Michigan. Edward was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, friend, and a man others could always count on. He was a quiet and stoic man, but those who took the time to talk with him soon discovered his remarkable intelligence, kindness, and ability to have deep and meaningful conversations about nearly everything. He treated ...
HANCOCK —Lynda Miller, 54, passed away on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at PortagePointe, Winona House. Lynda Miller was born on September 5, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. She is the cherished daughter of Kenneth and Josephine Miller. She was raised in Clinton Township and ...
PORTOLA, CA — Thomas Story, age 72, a resident of Portola, CA, passed away on August 23, 2026 at his home after a 5-month battle with lung cancer. He was born on April 7, 1954 in Janesville, WI To Frank and Elaine (Wilke) Story. In 1968 his family moved to Hancock, MI and he graduated from Hancock Central High School in 1972. After graduation, he served 4 years in the U. S. Marine Corps. On December 19, 1981, he married Jennie Lupercio. After retirement he moved from Anaheim, CA to Portola, CA where he managed the Pizza Factory for seven years. He was preceded in death by his ...
HANCOCK — Ruth J. Lucier, 89, of Hancock, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 23, at the Omega House in Houghton, with her family by her side. She was born July 6, 1937, in Hancock, Michigan, the daughter of the late Arvid and Ida (Saviluoto) Anderson. Ruth was born and raised in Hancock ...
