HANCOCK — Gretchen H. Mayra, age 68, a resident of Hancock, passed away at the Delaware House of Portage Pointe on Thursday, July 2, 2026, where she resided for the past seven months. Gretchen was the daughter of the late Alfred and Flora Hendrickson. After graduating from Hancock ...
Tanya Rae Makela, 59 years old, born in Hancock, died unexpectedly in her home in Kingsford, on June 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Roberta Makela; and brother, Daniel “Dozer” Makela. Survived by and left to cherish her memory are her father, James Makela; brothers, Robert, Gary, Rick and Barry Makela; sisters, Lynne Virtanen and Alina Vincent; her nieces, Lisa Makela, Maria and Monica; and her two children, Derek Anderson and Amber Miller, who all loved her very much. Tanya's funeral Service took place at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 6, at the Ryan Funeral Home ...
After a prolonged illness, our beloved mother, Nova Lee Thornhill (Owens), passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in her family home in Dollar Bay. She spent her final months surrounded by love, cared for by her daughter Natalie with the compassionate support of hospice in her final days, ensuring she was comfortable and at peace. She was preceded in death by her beloved dogs, Mosey Lee and Willard; her daughter, Christie Lee Brooks; her beloved mother, Twila; stepfather, Jerry Klemic; her father, Frank Owens; and her two brothers, Ralph and Kevin Owens. She leaves behind the ...
MUNISING — Gary L. Robillard, age 90, of L’Anse, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Medilodge of Munising. Gary’s complete obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapl.com. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.
William Boutwell, age 77, a resident of Laurium, passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2026, at his home in Laurium. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
William “Timbuck” Matson, 76, passed away peacefully at Portage Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Tim was born on July 13, 1949, to the late Gladys and Wilfred Matson. Tim proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1974. He was a member of the American Legion Rheault Cavis Moilanen Post 291. He worked in various capacities during his lifetime, including work in mining and roofing. He was united in marriage to Kathleen (Kathy) Monette on July 9, 1993, and they would have been celebrating their 33rd ...
