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Karen Kent

HANCOCK — Karen Jean Alexander Kent, 76, former resident of Hancock, passed away on June 12, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy in Hubbell. Karen was born on Dec 12, 1949, in Detroit, a daughter of Roy J. and Jean Katherine (Coffey) Alexander. She graduated from Waterford Kettering High School.  She lived in Chile for a year as a high school foreign exchange student. She attended Michigan State University, and later, finished her degree in English at Oakland University.   She moved to Dollar Bay before moves to Iran, Ireland, Milford, Michigan, West Bloomfield, Michigan, and ...

Gary Cronkright Jr.

Gary Allen Cronkright Jr., 67, of Iron River, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2026, as a result of an automobile accident.
Born and raised in Trout Creek, Gary built a life centered around service, hard work, family, and community. Throughout his life, he was known not only for his ...

James Harter

CALUMET – James J. Harter, 91, passed away at the Aspirus St. Luke Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on June 13, 2026. Ryan Funeral Hone is serving the family.

Michel Greenhoe

MARQUETTE — Michel Lynn Greenhoe, 50, of Marquette, died Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, at UP Health System-Marquette, She was born May 9, 1976, in Alma, Michigan, a daughter of Max and Judy (Hosmer) Cumberworth. She was raised in Middleton, Michigan, and was a 1994 graduate of Fulton ...

John Hiltunen

John Hiltunen, age 60, a resident of Ahmeek, passed away at his home in Ahmeek on Friday June 12, 2026. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dayna Carlson

Dayna Carlson, age 76, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton.  Service details and an obituary will be published at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.