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Diane Margaret Hedman

Diane Margaret Hedman, age 85, of Baraga, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Diane was born on Sept. 1, 1940, in Duluth, Minnesota, to William and Ann Marie (Haarstad) Parkila. She was raised in the L'Anse area and graduated from L'Anse High School with the Class of 1958. ...

Robert Hill

Robert (Bob) Henry Hill, 79, of Ontonagon, passed away on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. A graveside service will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Ontonagon, Michigan on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. The Erickson- Crowley-Peterson Funeral Home for assisting us with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.

Bruce Rheault

LAKE LINDEN — Bruce “Butum” Rheault, age 72, of Lake Linden, passed away on January 5, 2026. The graveside Military Rites service will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden. The Pearce Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Leona Bohto

HOUGHTON — Leona Erma Bohto, 78, former resident of Houghton, passed away on July 19, 2026, at PortagePointe in Hancock. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is assisting the family.

Patricia Laux

DOLLAR BAY — Patricia A. Laux, 82, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Canal View – Houghton County following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 23, 1943, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Leo and Celia (Collins) Morency. She was raised in Dollar ...

Gino Gemignani, Jr.

GREEN BAY — Gino Gemignani Jr., age 86, passed away on July 14, 2026, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Formerly of Hancock, Michigan, he began his career working for his parents at Gino’s Restaurant, eventually taking ownership with his brother, then later owning and operating Conways Foods. Gino later spent time in California and Florida before settling in Green Bay, WI. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Colette Gemignani of Green Bay; his sons, Gino (Pamela) of Green Bay, Michael (Carla) of Greenleaf, and Dominic (Cindy) of Green Bay; eight grandchildren, Dominic Jr., Gino ...