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Ethel Kovala

KINGSFORD — Ethel Marie Kovala, age 93 of Kingsford, and formerly of Skanee, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Evergreen Senior Living, Kingsford, with her loving son by her side. Ethel’s complete obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com.

Arthur Wesley “Wes” Heikkinen

Wes entered into eternal life peacefully on April 7, 2025. Born Dec. 24, 1939, he was preceded into Heaven by beloved wife of 64 years, Anita Celia (Olson), son Peter, parents Axel and Edna Heikkinen, and siblings Norman, Paul (Paulette), Helen Baakko, and Carol. Wes is survived by ...

Richard Bardos

CALUMET — Richard Bardos, 84, of Calumet, passed away at his home, on April 10, 2025. Richard was born on Sept. 19, 1940, in California, a son of Joseph and Leona (Schmidt) Bardos. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army where he served both in the US and in Germany. Richard worked for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, monitoring the moon mission, and all other flights until Richard’s retirement in 2002. No matter where he lived, he was always thinking of others. In San Bernardino County, California, Richard was a volunteer firefighter and as a volunteer paramedic. When he moved ...

Rosalie Treadeau

DOLLAR BAY — Rosalie (Don) Treadeau, 83, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Paul D. Ellis

CALUMET — Paul Ellis passed away peacefully, March 30, 2025, in Australia, where he lived with his wife Myrelle. He is proceeded in death by his parents, James and Elma Ellis, and a brother, Jimmy. He is survived by his brother, David (Linda) Ellis; sisters, Roxann (Larry) Smith, Pat (David) Vertin; his children, Alena, Tracy, and Derek Ellis; four stepdaughters, 13 grandkids and two great-grand sons; numerous nieces and nephews. A burial will take place at LakeView Cemetery in Calumet at later date. 

Andris Ronis

HANCOCK — Andris Ronis, 94, passed away at Canal View-Houghton County on April 13, 2025. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements.