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Jean Store

Jean Store, age 74, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Canal View located in Hancock. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.

Dorothy Sullivan

ROCK — Surrounded by the love of her family, Dorothy Sullivan passed away at the age of 101. She was born on Sept. 12, 1923, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the third child of Francis and Elizabeth (Sheehan) Zwigart. Dorothy spent her early years in Milwaukee and graduated from St. Francis ...

Joan Otto

There will be a Celebration of Life for our irreplaceable mother Joan Otto who passed away March 29, 2025.  Join us at this festive event to share your outrageous stories. We know you have some!  Thursday, July 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel conference room and deck in Houghton.

Pamela Bastian

Pamela Jean Bastian (nee Foreman), 56, a resident of Calumet, passed away on July 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness, with her family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1969, in Calumet, the daughter of William and Judy (Jorgenson) Foreman. She was raised in Calumet and attended the CLK School District and graduated from Calumet High School in 1987. She attended Northern Michigan University. On Aug. 31, 1996, she married David J. Bastian. They lived in St. Louis in the early years of their marriage where she worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans ...

Karen Lewis

Karen Elizabeth Lewis, age 86, passed away on June 25, 2025, at U.P. Health System — Portage hospital in Hancock. While she was a longtime resident of Oskar, Karen had most recently resided with her husband, Paul, at their home in Hancock. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Forest Hill Cemetery (Section 3) in Houghton with Pastor Peter Norland to officiate. A gathering of relatives and friends will follow the interment at Portage Lake United Church, 1400 E. Houghton Avenue in Houghton for sharing of memories, stories, and refreshments. In ...

Rebecca Jacques

Rebecca "Becky" Jacques, age 47, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital located in Wausau, Wisconsin.  A celebration of life service will be held for Becky on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 12-2 p.m. with a time of remembrance led by pastor Jared Howard starting at 1 p.m.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.