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Obituaries

Denny Stolz, former Michigan State football coach, dies at 89

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Denny Stolz, who was named football coach of the year in four conferences, has died. He was 89. Michigan State announced Stolz died on Thursday. The family informed the school of his death, and no cause was given. Stolz was 126-92-2 over 21 seasons with the ...

Barton T. Kennedy

Barton T. “Bart” Kennedy, age 81 of Sidnaw, MI passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse with his loving family by his side. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Sidnaw United Methodist Church, Sidnaw, MI ...

Craig John Rheault

Craig John Rheault, 49, of Lake Linden, passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born June 20, 1973, a son of Larry and Sandy Rheault. He attended Lake Linden-Hubbell High School, graduating in 1991. Following high school, Craig worked in construction and most recently for Copper Country ...

Judith (Wuebben) Hesterberg

Judith Gail Hesterberg, 82, a resident of Hancock passed away May 27, 2023, at her home in Hancock. Judy was born on July 18, 1940, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Bertha and Robert Wuebben. She attended the Stanton Schools and graduated from Houghton High School in 1958. She ...

Timothy E. Kilpela

Timothy E. Kilpela, 67, a resident of Hancock unexpectedly passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was born on February 1, 1956, a son of Howard and Lillian (Poyhonen) Kilpela. Tim was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of Hancock High School. Mr. ...

Bruce Haapapuro

Bruce Haapapuro, 83, a former local businessman and resident of Portage Township, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on March 2, 2023. He was born in Liminga, MI, on March 3, 1939, a son of the late Henry A. and Hilja A. (Hanson) Haapapuro. Bruce served his ...