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Dale Adams

HANCOCK — Dale Phillip Adams, 78, of West Quincy Street in Hancock, former resident of South Range and Atlantic Mine, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at U.P. Health System ­ Marquette Hospital following a lingering illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 2-­5 p.m. at The Range Lounge in South Range, Michigan.

Joseph Swetich

ALSTON — Joseph M. Swetich, 79, a resident of Alston, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness. Joe was born on December 29, 1946, in Hancock, a son of the late Joseph R. and Doris (Duzek) Swetich. He was raised in Dodgeville and attended the Houghton ...

Jeffrey Erickson

LAURIUM — Jeffrey Alan Erickson, 50, of Laurium, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2026. Jeff was born on September 14, 1975 in Virginia, MN to Carl “Dan” Erickson and Judith (Niska) Erickson. Jeff grew up on the Iron Range of Minnesota where he learned to love dirt track racing and ...

Dale Adams

HANCOCK — Dale Phillip Adams, 78, of West Quincy Street in Hancock, former resident of South Range and Atlantic Mine, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at U.P. Health System ­ Marquette Hospital following a lingering illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 2-­5 p.m. at The Range Lounge in South Range, Michigan.

Sarah DeCleene

PA — Sarah Alma DeCleene (nee Marttila), 63, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2026. Sarah was born on December 11, 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA, a beloved daughter of the late Raymond Wilbert and Juliana Helen (nee Lahnala) Marttila of Liminga, Michigan. Sarah was the devoted wife of her college ...

Marilyn Mickelsen

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Marilyn M. Mickelsen, 83, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, in Wesley Chapel, Florida. She was born October 5, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Edna (Savela) Mickelson. Marilyn graduated from Minneapolis North High ...