HOUGHTON — Robert (Bob, Bobby B, Mr. B, Scoop) Backon was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 18, 1943 and passed away on February 15, 2026, at The Omega House in Houghton. Bob grew up in Ironwood, Michigan and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He earned a Bachelor of ...
TRAVERSE CITY — Constance (“Connie”) Mae Geranen Sarya passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born on April 19, 1935 in Lake Norden, South Dakota as the youngest of Oscar and Mamie Geranen’s 12 children. Her family eventually moved to Detroit, where ...
ATLANTIC MINE — Douglas A. Strauch, 93, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his daughter's home in Hancock following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 22, 1932, in Carter, WI, a son of the late Henry and Martha (Harris) Strauch. Doug was raised in Carter, WI, and resided in Milwaukee, WI, before moving to make his home in Atlantic Mine. Since residing in Atlantic Mine, Mr. Strauch had owned and operated his own livestock and produce farm. Mr. Strauch was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. In 1956, he was united in ...
LAKE LINDEN — Ransom Joseph Versailles, 85, former resident of Lake Linden, passed away at his home in Waukesha, WI on February 10, 2026. Ransom was born in Lake Linden on August 2, 1940, a son of Clement and Violet (Carlson) Versailles. He attended Lake Linden Schools. He was employed at the Waukesha Foundry. He is survived by: son-Phillip of Waukesha, former spouse-Debra Versailles, grandson-Sage Versailles, and brother-Francis (Beatrice) Versailles. Spring burial is planned for the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of ...
Donald Johnston Weiss November 20, 1934 – February 8, 2026 I met my family for the first time in the early morning hours of November 20, 1934. All these years later my entire family has once again been waiting for my arrival. On February 8, 2026, I met up with them again when I went home to be with my Lord and Savior. Between these two meetings I have enjoyed many good memories growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Two of my favorite memories from childhood are awaiting the man who came around every evening to light the gas street lights and also, the horse drawn milk wagons ...
CALUMET — Patrick J. Cornish, 94, a resident of Calumet and former Houghton resident, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Gardenview Assisted Living in Calumet with his family by his side. Patrick was born on January 24, 1932, in Troy, MI, a son of the late Edward and Genevieve ...
