PORTLAND, OR — Susan Rebecca (Markham) Smith passed away in Portland, Oregon, on September 27, 2026, at the age of 78, after a battle with dementia. Remarkable strength and stamina kept Susan vibrant far longer than predicted—a resilience that surprised no one who knew how she navigated ...
WILLIAMSPORT, IN – Faye Carr made you smile, a fact first evident on March 29, 1950, when Faye Swift (Hoerni) and George Swift introduced her to the world in Louisville, Kentucky. "Little" Faye made many of us smile throughout her life—introducing us to hot browns, Mike Lennig's Fish Fry, ...
HANCOCK — James T. Barroga, 81, a resident of Hancock, passed away Sunday October 4, 2026, at UP Health System – Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. He was born on November 4, 1944, in Dixon, IL, a son of the late James and Fern (Tilton) Barroga. On August 26, 1972, he was united in marriage to the former Patricia Peltier, at St. Joseph’s Church in Hancock. The couple had made their home in Dollar Bay before moving to make their home in Hancock. On February 23, 2020, Patty preceded Jimmy in death. Jimmy had started working in the Maintenance/Housekeeping ...
St. PAUL — It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Laura Jean Lepisto, 63, who died on September 18, 2026, after a private battle with cancer. Laura was born on March 19, 1963, in Laurium, Michigan, the daughter of George and Carolyn "Carol" Lepisto. She grew up ...
AITKIN, MN — Professor Emerita Beverly (Bev) Baartmans passed peacefully at home with family on September 25, 2026 at the age of 81. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Blanche Beyreuther, and her husband, Alphonse Baartmans. Her brother Paul (Dick) and his wife, Luanne, ...
TAYLOR, MI — Lois Mabel Adams was born on July 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to Thomas and Lempi Kevern. Lois, who resided in Taylor, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Paul Adams. Loving mother of Mark Adams and Luke (Katherine) Adams. Dearest grandmother of Ashlee (Krystal), Trinity, Scarlet, Sarah (Garrett), Trusten, Addison, and Avery. Dear great-grandmother of Paisley. She is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Lois grew up in Laurium and Detroit, graduating from Detroit Lutheran High ...
