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Paul Massie

ONTONAGON — Paul Glenn Massie, 59, a resident of Ontonagon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Paul was born on January 6, 1967, in Hancock, to the late James and Rita (O’Brien) Massie. He attended local schools. He pursued his enjoyment of working on many boats, cars, and small engines. Paul had a great love for going fishing. He was employed at various places in the Copper Country and Green Bay, including his time working at the Lac Vieux Resort & Casino (Northern Waters). His greatest passion was spending ...

Faye Yauch

LAKE LINDEN — Faye Yauch, 88, of Lake Linden, passed away on August 17, 2026 at Our Lady of Mercy in Hubbell, where she had been a resident for many years. She was born on March 13, 1938, a daughter of Eugene and Eva (Paquette) Beaudoin. She graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell High School. Faye was employed at Horner Flooring and at First National Bank in Lake Linden, where she retired as a branch manager. She was married to Eugene Yauch on July 7, 1956. He passed away on January 22, 2004. Faye loved spending time by the water, boating and at the camp at Big Traverse. She ...

William Yowell

PRESCOTT, AZ — William Allen Yowell (Bill) age 76, of Prescott, Arizona passed away at Yavapai Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Mohawk Michigan, he was the son of John and Mary Yowell (Viro). He graduated from Calumet High School in 1969 and married Linda ...

Robert Traglia

CHICAGO — Robert A. Traglia passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at the age of 97, at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago. Bob was born on February 27, 1929, in Saginaw, MI, to Anton Traglia and Desolina Balagna Traglia. At the age of 7, the family moved to Houghton, MI, where he graduated from Saint Ignatius Loyola Grade School and Houghton High School with the Class of 1947. He then attended Soumi College for a short time. Bob then joined the Army and when discharged, started Art school in Chicago. Being in the reserves, Bob was called back in the Army when the Korean ...

Darlene Harris

LAURIUM — Darlene Jacqueline Harris of Laurium, Michigan passed away on Sunday August 9, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. Darlene was born on August 8, 1943 in Laurium, Michigan to Rosanna E. Sever. She grew up attending the local schools. She met the love of her life Bret W. Harris and they were married on June 3, 1961. Darlene worked as a Certified Nurse Aide until her retirement. Darlene loved to garden, make jams, canning, baking, sewing, needle work, caring for her beautiful 18th century home, watching old westerns and the classics. Mostly, she loved ...

Mark Gregorich

CALUMET — Mark John Gregorich was born June 23, 1958 in Calumet, MI to Joseph & Eleanor Gregorich. He is preceded in death by both parents, brother Donald Gregorich and brother David Gregorich. He is survived by sister Mary Sapino, Joseph (Kay) Gregorich, Gregory (Betty) Gregorich, and ...