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Steven Westerberg

LAKE LINDEN — Steven Bernard Westerberg, 72, of Lake Linden, passed away at home on Aug. 2, 2025. He was born on Aug. 15, 1952, in Hancock, a son of M. Dorothy (Kupari) and Bernard Westerberg. He attended the Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint, graduating in 1971. Steve was an auto body repairman at Lindrus Chevrolet in Hancock and in Mesa, Arizona, when he resided there. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Atkinson on June 26, 1976. He was an avid Elvis Presley fan for most of his life, after hearing his music first when he was regaining his hearing. He enjoyed playing ...

Charles Aho

TOIVOLA — Charles P. Aho, 69, a resident of Toivola, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at his home. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time. 

David Soliz

HANCOCK — David J. Soliz, 71, of Hancock, passed away on Aug. 5, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting his family with the arrangements.

Patricia Alkire

HOUGHTON — Patricia K. Alkire, RN, 82, of Houghton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral home in Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

Oscar Knuuttila

Oscar Anthony Knuuttila, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully on July 20, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born on Oct. 29, 1940, in Houghton Canal, Michigan. Oscar attended the John A. Doelle School in Tapiola. He served in the Military Police Canine Unit of the Armed Forces.  He ...

Randy Alatalo

MOHAWK — Randy Lee Alatalo, 59, former resident of Mohawk, passed away in Saginaw on Aug. 3, 2025. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements.