RIPLEY — Philip G. Monticello, 91, retired well known local barber, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at his residence in Ripley. Phil was born on Aug. 7, 1934, to Theodore (Dominic) Monticello and Vienna (Maki) Monticello. He attended Catholic school in Hancock through eighth grade, ...

DOLLAR BAY — Merlin “Slugger” Slusarzyk, 91, a longtime resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Thursday morning, Oct. 9, 2025, at Canal View - Houghton County with his family at his side. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

HANCOCK — Linda "Lin" Irene Eakin, age 75, of Hancock, passed away Oct. 2, 2025. Honoring her request, the family will honor her memory privately. Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences and an obituary may be viewed at ...

LAURIUM — Donald J. Secor, 84, a resident of Laurium passed away at Canal View — Houghton County in Hancock following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time. 

RIPLEY — Philip G. Monticello, 91, retired well known local barber, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at his residence in Ripley. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

Helga Baum, age 85, a resident of Calumet Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 28, 2025, after a short illness. A private Celebration of Life will take place in her honor.  To read the full obituary for Helga, please visit www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com. The Erickson ...