LANSING — Gladys Elaine Perttunen, a resident of Lansing and former Winona resident, passed away on June 13, 2026, while vacationing in Florida. She was born in Winona, Michigan, to Edward and Martha (Savikoski) Manninen on January 30, 1936. Gladys had the typical small farm community life ...
CHASSELL — Doris M. McKilligan, 78, a resident of Chassell, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the UP Health System - Portage Hospital in Hancock following a short illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.
Robert Rinne, age 77, a resident of Mohawk, passed away on Monday July 6, 2026 at home. A full 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.
L’ANSE — Carol Ann Froberg, age 91 of L’Anse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse with her loving family by her side. Carol’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
HOUGHTON — Nancy J. Jarvi, 77, a resident of the Arbor Green Senior Living Community, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton. She was born on Aug. 13, 1948, in Laurium, a daughter of the late Isaac and Martha (Toyra) Jarvi. Nancy was raised in Oneco ...
Elaine Peters (Lakanen), of Birch Run, and formerly of Chassell, age 87, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. She will be interred with a graveside ceremony Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Chassell Township Cemetery. Elaine was born Oct. 27, 1938, in Chassell to the late Neilo and Impi (Sauvola) Lakanen. Elaine lived a life filled with grace, love, and a passion for the simple joys around her. After graduating from Chassell High School, she eventually relocated to the Lower Peninsula, raised ...
