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Doris McKilligan

CHASSELL — Doris Marion McKilligan (Stipech), 78, of Chassell, MI, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2026, in Hancock, MI, after a short illness. She was born on April 1st, 1948, to Hildegard (Benischek) and Edward Stipech in Vienna, Austria. As an Army brat, she experienced living in various parts of the United States before settling on Broemer Road with her family. As a girl, she enjoyed riding horses, exploring the family farm, writing, and painting. Doris graduated from Houghton High School and later Michigan Technological University in 1971, with a B.A. degree in liberal ...

Gary Evans

HOUGHTON — Gary Thomas Evans, longtime resident of Houghton, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born December 30, 1940, in El Paso, Texas; he was the son of Thomas J. and Evelyn (Graver) Evans. His life's work was as an educator and educational consultant, primarily in the field of adult religious education and spiritual formation. Although he resided in various places in the Upper Peninsula for most of his adult life, he traveled extensively in the United States as a consultant. In 1987, he became a priest in the Episcopal Church. In his ordained ...

James Mountjoy

SOUTH RANGE — James D. Mountjoy, 78, a resident of South Range, passed away at his home August 18, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1947, in Hancock, a son of the late William and Amanda(Maki) Mountjoy. James was raised in South Range and was a graduate of the Hancock High School. Mr. Mountjoy was a veteran having served with the United States Navy. Following the service James moved to New York and began a career in advertising working with Time Magazine. He returned to Make his home in South Range to help care for his mother in her older years. Preceding him in death were his ...

Judith Albee

HOUGHTON — Judith Elaine Albee passed away on August 17, 2026 at Omega House after a short illness. She was born in Neenah, Wisconsin June 9th, 1941-the oldest child of Lewis and Patricia (nee Ray) Eckstein. She grew up on a small farm outside of Oshkosh, WI. After graduating from ...

Chris Anderson

HOUGHTON — Christine (Chris) Sartorelli Anderson, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, the day of her 52nd wedding anniversary, surrounded by the love of her family, friends, and caregivers. Born on December 6, 1948 in Stambaugh Michigan to Carmen and Warren Sartorelli, ...

Timothy Ovist

SOUTH RANGEW — Timothy Ovist, 61, a resident of South Range, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home following a short illness. He was born on February 23, 1965, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Robert “Bucky” and Elizabeth (Lexson) Ovist. Tim was raised in Oskar and ...