HANCOCK — Keith D. Niemela, 69, of Hancock, former Executive Director of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at U.P. Health System-Marquette Hospital surrounded by family after a brief illness.

A graveside committal service foe Keith will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday May 21, 2026 at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock, section 4, with Pastor Brahm Semmler Smith of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church to officiate.

Memorials may directed to the Beacon House in Marquette, Michigan at https://upbeaconhouse.org/donate/.

The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.