HANCOCK — Dr. Terry Kinzel, 77, a well-known area physician, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with his family by his side. Terry was born on March 15th 1949 to Floyd Kinzel and Martha Mallory Kinzel in Grosse Isle, Detroit MI, an only child. Terry was proud of the ...
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 Schools. In ...
COLUMBUS, OH — Renee Lynn Baroni, age 77, passed away on September 17, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Renee was born on April 14, 1949, in Laurium, Michigan, to Ernest and Genevieve Quello. She graduated from Rufus King High School in ...
REDDING, CA — World War Ⅱ Navy Seabee, Michigan Tech alumnus, retired Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineer and longtime Redding, Calif., resident Francis “Frank” Huegel died peacefully at home on Aug. 8, 2026. He was 101. Frank was born on Nov. 13, 1924, and raised in ...
CALUMET — Dwane Jay Maki, age 56, of Calumet, passed away at his home on September 27, 2026. Dwane was born in Laurium, Michigan, on November 14, 1969, to Wesley Maki and Claire Kolmonen. Dwane was a well-known mechanic in the Calumet area for many years. He will be remembered for his dedication to his work and the lasting impression he made on everyone who knew him. Dwane is survived by his beloved daughter, Mackenzie (Tyler) Maki of Crawfordville, Florida; his mother, Claire Kolmonen of Calumet, Michigan; and his sisters, Wanda Erkkila of Calumet, Michigan; Lissa Maki of Hancock, ...
TOIVOLA — Lionel Francis Beaudoin, 80, of Toivola, passed away after a short illness on September 28, 2026, with his family by his side at the Pinecrest Medical Center in Powers. Lionel was born on November 29, 1945 in Lake Linden, a son of Reuben and Irene (Baillargeon) Beaudoin. He graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School in 1963. Lionel served in the U.S. Army, in the 18th Engineer Brigade, in Vietnam. Lionel worked as a diesel mechanic in Sheboygan, WI for many years. Later, he logged many miles as an over-the-road truck driver for 16 years. Later, he returned to ...
