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Robert R. Olson

TAPIOLA — Robert R. Olson, 77, a resident of Tapiola passed away Thursday July 25, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 23, 1946, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Axel and Celia (Sjoblom) Olson. Robert was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the John A. Doelle High School with the class of 1964. Mr. Olson was a veteran having serviced with the United States Army in Germany where he was proud to have reached the rank of E-5. Following his time in the service, Mr. Olson was united in marriage to the former Janet Heikkinen on June 8, 1968. The couple had resided in ...

Nancy Rae Kauma

Chassell — Nancy Rae Kauma, 86, a resident of Chassell, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Nancy was born on August 1, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late William and Mildred (Hart) Weaver. She was raised in the Lansing area and graduated from Eastern High School with the class of 1955. Nancy worked as a bank teller at The Bank of Lansing until she was married. She met Toivo Kauma while he was working for the Michigan DNR in Lansing. They were united in marriage on September 25, 1976. That October, they moved to Chassell where ...

Diana “Lynn” Davis-Neal

HANCOCK — Our dear Diana “Lynn” Davis-Neal passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior on July 24, 2024 at Canal View SNF in Hancock MI, where she lived since 2020. Lynn, 76, was the daughter of Wallace and Anna Jean Davis. She was born in Harvey and grew up in ...

Elizabeth Nordstrom Kilpela

COPPER HARBOR — Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Nordstrom Kilpela of Copper Harbor, Michigan, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91 on June 28, 2024. Betty was born on February 17, 1933 in Hancock in her parent’s home on Hancock Street. Her parents were Dr. Fahle Nordstrom (born in Sweden, died in 1965) and Lydia Kangas (died 1968). Betty lived until the age of three in Hancock after which her family moved to Detroit, Michigan. She had two sisters, Eunice Matson (died in 2009) of Dollar Bay and Helen Wisuri (died 2022) of Livonia, Michigan. Betty was the wife of Capt. Donald ...

Ralph F. Hoernke

CARLSBAD, CA — Ralph F. Hoernke, 85, of Carlsbad, CA, passed away on April 3, 2024. Our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandpa is now with our heavenly Father. Ralph was born in Milwaukee and lived in the area until 1979, when he moved to Carlsbad. Ralph served in the U.S. Army and ...

Lawrence J. Posz

LAKE LINDEN — Lawrence J. Posz, 68, of Lake Linden, formerly of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away at his home on July 26, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final hours. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 26, 1956, the son of James and Elizabeth (Martin) Posz. On August 21, 2013, he married Linda (LaHaie) at a quaint little chapel in Nevada. Lawrence was a man of humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment he spent with his loved ones and friends. He enjoyed yearly camping trips with his sons and grandchildren and took great pleasure in touring the state of ...