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Obituaries

Jean Lipson

HANCOCK — Jean Lipson passed away on April 4, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Stephen Lipson, several children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Pat and Taff, and brother Jackie. Jean was born in ...

James Kilpela

CHELSEA — On March 20, 2024, James Milton Kilpela died peacefully in his sleep at the Chelsea Retirement Center in Chelsea, Michigan. Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Jim’s journey began on June 14, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, ...

Douglas Vettori

Hancock — Douglas Vettori, 79, a well-known contractor and resident of Hancock passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at UP Health Systems - Marquette Hospital following a short illness. He was born on June 24, 1944, in Hancock, Michigan, a son of the late Geno and Geraldine (White) Vettori. ...

Patricia Tussing

CHASSELL - Patricia A. (Mattson) Tussing, 83 of Chassell, Michigan passed away on March 31, 2024 at Portage Pointe in Hancock, Michigan. Pat, known to many as “Patsy”, was born December 21, 1940 in Pelkie Michigan to the late Ralph and Helmi (Koski) Mattson. Pat attended the Pelkie ...

Virgil Snyder

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Virgil Ward Snyder, formerly of Hancock and Houghton, Michigan died on March 1, 2024 just three days shy of his ninetieth birthday. He was born in Midland, Michigan to Virgil and Bessie Snyder, the only boy and the youngest after six sisters. Virgil obtained his ...

James Haralson

STERLING HEIGHTS - James “Jim” Haralson, age 90 of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away on March 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Nancy (Poisson); Loving father of Mark (Nomi), Cindy (David) and James (Lori); Cherished grandfather of ...