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Obituaries

Joseph W. Lett Jr.

DE PERE, WI — Joseph William Lett Jr., 56, of De Pere, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home on May 29, 2024. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan to Joseph Lett Sr. and Anne Lett (nee Pastore). He was raised in Houghton, Michigan, graduated from Houghton High School in 1986 ...

Jean Schweitzer

Hancock — Jean Schweitzer, 89, a resident patient at the Canal View – Houghton County passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born on April 13, 1935, in Atlantic Mine, MI, a daughter of the late George and Bertha (Nelson) Schweitzer. Jean was raised in Atlantic Mine and attended ...

Anne Marie Thorrez

After 75 magical years of life our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend has passed away in the beautiful Copper Country, her happy place. Anne Marie was born in Hancock, Michigan St. Joseph’s Hospital to Raynard (Bud) and Dorothy (Fountain) Tarbox on January 30, 1949. ...

Peter T. Perala

Dodgeville — Peter T. Perala, age 79, of Dodgeville, Michigan, died May 28, 2024, at his son’s home in Marquette, Michigan after a short battle with cancer. Pete was born February 25, 1945, in Hancock, Michigan. Pete was raised in Toivola during his younger years then moved to Hancock ...

Theresa Ann Holombo

Dollar Bay — On July 10, 2024, our angel received her wings. Theresa Ann Holombo passed away peacefully in the arms of her children at Portage Pointe where she had been a resident following a stroke in October 2023. Theresa was born at home in Houghton on August 27, 1931. She was the ...

Billy Ray Lell

Houghton — Billy Ray Lell, 85, a resident of Houghton, passed away on July 6, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1938 in Missouri. At 17, he joined the Navy and served his country for over 10 years. Following his time in the service, Billy worked as a civilian contractor as a computer ...