PHOENIX AZ — Amanda Jean (Dow) Beneteau, 44, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 31, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 30, 1982, to David and Deborah (Nicholls) Dow. Amanda was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose ...

HANCOCK — Barbara M. Kausie, 85, a lifelong resident of Calumet passed away peacefully on Friday January 30,2026 at Canal View-Houghton County, where she resided since December of 2024. She was born on September 2, 1940 in Calumet to Earl and Jennie (Sorenson) Blau. On August 20, 1960 ...

ONTONAGON — David "Sonny" Kaiponen of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on January 27, 2026 Born Alden Ray David Kaiponen, he donned several names: David, Sonny, Sonny-Boy, and most proudly Husband, Dad and Grandpa. Sonny was born on July 5th 1933 and raised in Atlantic ...

HANCOCK — Douglas John Dernberger, 74, resident of Hancock, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at UP Health – Marquette Hospital. Doug was born on September 17, 1951, and grew up in Farmington, Michigan. Throughout his life he was known for his quick wit and ...

CHASSELL — Jerry J. MacInnes, 99, a resident of Chassell and well-known community member, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. Jerry was born in Erie, PA on September 1, 1926, the daughter of John J. Honey and Inis (Will) Honey. She graduated from ...

Frederick “Mick” Michael Jarvi of Gay, Michigan passed away on January 26, 2026 at Lahser Hills in Southfield, Michigan. Mick was born on December 9, 1941 in Detroit to parents Urho Jarvi and Leona (Leaveck) Longley. Mick graduated from Cody High School in Detroit. He met the love of his ...