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Obituaries

Benaiah James Strong

HANCOCK — Benaiah James Strong, stillborn son of Matt and Maddy Strong, went into the arms of the Lord on January 28, 2026, at the UP Health System- Portage Hospital before he had a chance to meet his family. Surviving are his parents, Matthew and Madeline Strong, his sister Penelope Strong, ...

Sandra (Clyde) Raasio

Sandra (Clyde) Raasio, 83, a resident of Frenchtown, passed away at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1942, in Flint, MI, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (King) Bearup. Sandra was raised in Flint and was a graduate of Flint Northern High ...

Robert Allen

CALUMET — Robert Allen of Calumet Michigan passed away on February 4th 2026 at Aspirus Keweenaw. He was born May 23rd 1955 to Berto and Lillian Allen in New Allouez Michigan. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1973 and attended Michigan Technological University where he pursued a degree ...

Helen (Riutta) Knuuti

DODGEVILLE — Helen (Riutta) Knuuti passed away on December 16, 2025, while being lovingly cared for by family. Born November 13, 1936, in Hancock, Michigan, Helen spent her childhood years living in Hancock with her parents, older brothers, and her younger sister Gert, eventually moving to ...

Helen (Riutta) Knuuti

DODGEVILLE — Helen (Riutta) Knuuti passed away on December 16, 2025, while being lovingly cared for by family. Born November 13, 1936, in Hancock, Michigan, Helen spent her childhood years living in Hancock with her parents, older brothers, and her younger sister Gert, eventually moving to ...

Mary Ellen (Alfred) Campo Lucchesi

HANCOCK — Mary Ellen (Alfred) Campo Lucchesi was born in Hancock, Michigan, on June 21, 1946. She came with a big, friendly smile, an affable personality, and with love of a challenge. During her life, she was shown to be intelligent, accomplished, had a love for adventure, and above all, ...