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Glen William Rantala

TAPIOLA — Glen William Rantala, age 79, of Tapiola, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Omega House in Houghton. He was born August 9, 1944 in L’Anse, the son of William and Elma (Kauranen) Rantala. He grew up in Alston and graduated from Baraga High School in 1963. ...

Anne Marie Thorrez

After 75 magical years of life our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend has passed away in the beautiful Copper Country, her happy place. Anne Marie was born in Hancock, Michigan St. Joseph’s Hospital to Raynard (Bud) and Dorothy (Fountain) Tarbox on January 30, 1949. ...

Earl Wuestnick III

LAKE LINDEN — Earl Wuestnick III, age 64 of Lake Linden, passed away unexpectedly on July 10 of complications due to diabetes. Earl was born Dec.18, 1959 in Northville to Earl and Irja (Vi) Wuestnick. He graduated from Northville High School class of 78’. He attended Hope College earning a ...

Roland James Clisch

BARAGA — Roland James Clisch, age 79 of Baraga, MI passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Bayside Village, L’Anse, MI. He was born in Baraga on August 26, 1944, the son of the late David D. and Rose F. (Ellenich) Clisch. Roland graduated from Baraga High School ...

Joseph W. Lett Jr.

DE PERE, WI — Joseph William Lett Jr., 56, of De Pere, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home on May 29, 2024. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan to Joseph Lett Sr. and Anne Lett (nee Pastore). He was raised in Houghton, Michigan, graduated from Houghton High School in 1986 and attended Michigan Technological University obtaining a Bachelors of Science in Surveying. Joe was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Green Bay Packers. He loved to spend time with his family and dog Reggie at the Camp at Upper Island Lake in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Joe was a ...

Anne Marie Thorrez

After 75 magical years of life our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend has passed away in the beautiful Copper Country, her happy place. Anne Marie was born in Hancock, Michigan St. Joseph’s Hospital to Raynard (Bud) and Dorothy (Fountain) Tarbox on January 30, 1949. As a child, she loved playing cards and multiple activities with her loved ones and neighborhood families on Water Street. She was an athlete; biking, skating, hockey, bowling, and outside exploring. She shared memories of playing dolls and stroller pushing with her young cousins. In High School ...