Mary Aurora Ruth Ylitalo of Hancock, Michigan passed away on May 23, 2023. She was born on May 2, 2000. She was preceded in death by: Maternal grandfather, Wesley Kangas. Paternal grandparents, Chester & Ellen Ylitalo. She is survived by: Her parents, Ross and Mari Ylitalo of Laurium. ...

Barton T. “Bart” Kennedy, age 81 of Sidnaw, MI passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse with his loving family by his side. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Sidnaw United Methodist Church, Sidnaw, MI ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Denny Stolz, who was named football coach of the year in four conferences, has died. He was 89. Michigan State announced Stolz died on Thursday. The family informed the school of his death, and no cause was given. Stolz was 126-92-2 over 21 seasons with the ...

Judith Gail Hesterberg, 82, a resident of Hancock passed away May 27, 2023, at her home in Hancock. Judy was born on July 18, 1940, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Bertha and Robert Wuebben. She attended the Stanton Schools and graduated from Houghton High School in 1958. She ...

Timothy E. Kilpela, 67, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was born on February 1, 1956, a son of Howard and Lillian (Poyhonen) Kilpela. Tim was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of Hancock High School. Mr. ...

Bruce Haapapuro, 83, a former local businessman and resident of Portage Township, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on March 2, 2023. He was born in Liminga, MI, on March 3, 1939, a son of the late Henry A. and Hilja A. (Hanson) Haapapuro. Bruce served his ...