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Obituaries

Kim Strieter

Kim Mark Strieter, 70, of Lake Linden, passed away on Sept. 26, 2025, after suffering a heart attack at his home. He is survived by his two sons, Robert Strieter and Connor Strieter; his bonus children, Gabrielle Beaudoin and Al Chapman; siblings, Ted (Kay) Strieter, Doug (Jane) Strieter, ...

Phyllis Gildersleeve

LIMINGA — Longtime area resident, Phyllis Gildersleeve, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wisconsin. She was born Nov. 15, 1934, in Crystal Falls, Michigan, daughter of Peter and Marion LeGault. Phyllis attended ...

Raymond Gerard

Raymond Glenn Gerard, of Calumet, passed away on Sept. 27, 2025, at Corewell Wayne Hospital in Wayne, Michigan. Ray was born on April 11, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Geri Gerard. Ray graduated from Franklin High School in Livonia, Michigan.  He met the love of his life, Gail, ...

Robert Saarinen

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Robert Ronald Saarinen, 77, of Franklin Township on Quincy Hill, passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Bob was born on March 22, 1948, in Hancock to the late Oliver and Hilda (Maki) Saarinen and he attended local schools. He ...

Thank you from the family of Ray Karvonen

The family of Raymond “Ray” Karvonen wishes to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported us during the passing of our beloved father.  We are especially thankful for the kind words, prayers, flowers, memorial contributions, and acts of kindness shown. A special thank you to ...

Ron Tapani

CHASSELL — Ron M. Tapani, 69, a resident of Klingville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness. Ron was born on Sept. 19, 1956, in Hancock to the late Allen and Elizabeth (Rothenberger) Tapani. He was raised in Klingville and ...