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Roger Kangas

Roger A. Kangas passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025, after a lengthy illness at age 85. Loving husband of Catherine (nee Schmidt). Beloved father of Paula (Dr. Thomas) Stoiber and Michael (Jennifer) Kangas. Proud grandpa of James Stoiber, Matthew Stoiber, Kyle Kangas, and great-grandpa of Madeline and Rebecca Stoiber. Dear brother of Paul (Cherie) Kangas, Patricia (Thomas) Clark, and Mary (Bruce) Hoffenbecker. Also loved and will be missed by additional family members and friends. Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI 53072,  on ...

Suzanne Knott

LAKE LINDEN — Suzanne Knott, 78, passed away at her home on April 21, 2025. She was born in Flint on Nov. 30, 1946, a daughter of Adolph and Celina (Baril) Knott.   She worked at a lawyer’s office in Lower Michigan and as an administrative assistant at Michigan Technological University. Suzanne had an artistic flair and a talent for home decoration. She could draw, write, and cook.  She was a lover of pets, especially German Shepherds. She loved the living in the U.P. of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and an aunt, Mary Altman. A ...

Elizabeth Zei

Elizabeth "Betty" Zei, 81, a resident of Laurium, passed away at the Omega House in Houghton on Monday, April 28, 2025. A full obituary and service details will be posted 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.

Danica Durocher

SOUTH RANGE — Danica Lee Durocher, 13, of South Range, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous three-year and three-month battle with cancer. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

Rosalie Townsend

OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP — Rosalie Jean Townsend, 79, of Osceola Township, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Health & Rehab in Hubbell following a prolonged illness. The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is assisting with the arrangements which are still incomplete.

John Malone

John L. Malone, 84, of Laurium and Big Traverse, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Canal View in Hancock from complications following a stroke. A full obituary will be published prior to a graveside service Labor Day weekend. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.