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Sharon Koskey

HOUGHTON — Sharon Kay Koskey, 67, of Houghton, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2026 following a lingering illness with family at her side. Interment services will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. followed by a Celebration of Her Life at Gino's Restaurant in Hancock from 3 until 5 P.M. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.

James Barroga

HANCOCK — James T. Barroga, 81, a resident of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at UP Health System - Portage Hospital shortly after being admitted. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Roy Ekdahl

BAAGA — Roy Alan Ekdahl, age 64 of Baraga, MI passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L'Anse. Funeral arrangements for Roy are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse. Roy's obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com

Gene Ortner

CHASSELL — Gene M. Ortner, 99, a resident of the Bluff's Senior Living Community and former Chassell resident, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Ruth Lindrus

HANCOCK — Ruth J. Lindrus, 92, a resident patient of Portage Pointe in Hancock and former resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Portage Pointe in Hancock.The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Gene Ortner

CHASSELL — Gene M. Ortner, 99, a resident of the Bluff's Senior Living Community and former Chassell resident, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.