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Arlene Gruber

HANCOCK — Arlene Erma Gruber of Hancock, Michigan passed away on May 22, 2026 at Intersect Healthcare in Hancock. Arlene was born on July 23, 1939 in Allen Park, Michigan to parents William Allen and Helen (Kemppainen) Allen. Arlene graduated from Calumet High School. She met the love of her life; Louis Gruber and they were married in January 1960. Arlene worked at Louies Supervalue until her retirement. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, walking, animals, and time spent with her family. Arlene is preceded in death by her parents William and Helen, her husband Louis, sisters Patricia ...

Donna Lee Klein

DULUTH — Donna Lee Klein, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday May 25, 2026, at the Solvay Hospice House. She was born on September 18, 1944, to Norman and Alice Holombo in Hancock, MI. Donna was a homemaker and a member of the Esko Apostolic Lutheran Church. In her free time ...

Michael Peterson

TAPIOLA —Michael N. Peterson, 69, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home following a short illness. He was born on July 31, 1956, in Hancock a son of the late Nels and Elaine (Klemett) Peterson. Mike was raised in Painesdale and South Range. He was a graduate of the Jeffers High School with the class of 1974. Following high school Mike moved to the Milwaukee area and began a career working with IUPAT Local #781 as a union drywaller, retiring after over 30 years at the age of 55. On June 28, 2011, he was united in marriage to the former Cathy ...

Joseph Chopp

PRUDENVILLE — Joseph "Joe" Anthony Chopp, age 90, of Prudenville, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on January 29, 1936, in Copper City, Michigan, to Joseph and Ann (Vairo) Chopp. He graduated from Calumet High School ...

Robert Hauswirth

HOUGHTON — It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Hauswirth, also known as “Hausy”, age 88, of Houghton, Michigan. He passed away peacefully with family at his side at Canal View on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and ...

Richard Hietala

CHASSELL — Richard Hietala, 88, a resident of Chassell, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Hancock, a son of the late Edward William and Impi Marie (Lehto) Hietala. Richard was raised in Chassell and was a graduate of the ...