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Paul Jurmu

L'ANSE — Paul Jurmu, 81 of Pelkie,, MI passed away Wednesday August 26, 2026 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are pending. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Roy Lee McIntyre

LAKE LINDEN — Roy Lee McIntyre, 62, of Lake Linden, passed away on April 9, 2026. The graveside service will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden with Father Raju Jose to officiate. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Sorvala

DOLLAR BAY — Michael C. Sorvala, 60, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home following an apparent heart attack. A memorial service for Michael will be held at a later time. The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to Memorial Chapel to assist with expenses. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Marilyn Mickelson

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Marilyn M. Mickelsen, 83, a resident of Wesley Chapel, FL, and a former resident of Hancock, MI, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Wesley Chapel, FL. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.

Ruth Lucier

HANCOCK — Ruth J. (William) Lucier, 89, a resident of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Edward Virtanen

TRIMOUNTAIN — Virtanen, 64, a resident of Trimountain, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.