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Robert John Bellaire

BROWNSTOWN, MI - Robert John Bellaire, 89, of Brownstown, MI passed away at the Applewood Nursing Home in Woodhaven, MI, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, where he had been a patient for 3 months. Bob was born in Laurium, Michigan on March 1, 1934 to Mayme (Muhonen) and Alfred Bellaire. He graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1952. He was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Howell, MI. He loved spending his summers at Big Traverse, he liked to fish and pick blueberries, and did various jobs in the summer, always keeping busy. He spent 2 years in the Army, with ...

James H. Hutchinson

Hancock — James H. Hutchinson, 68, a resident of the Scott building in Hancock passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton following a short illness. He was born on October 6, 1954, in Hancock a son of the late Norman and Silvia (Patterson) Hutchinson. Jim was raised in the Hancock area and was a graduate of the Hancock High School. Following High school Mr. Hutchinson resided in various parts of the Upper Peninsula and for the past 30 years has made his home in the Copper Country. During that time Jim had worked in various factories and construction ...

Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at age 82

LONDON (AP) — Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his illustrious career on the stage and screen and who went on to gain admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82. The actor died on Wednesday following “a bout of pneumonia,” his publicist, Clair Dobbs, said Thursday. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his ...

Steven Harry

GAY — Steven “Cubby” Harry of Gay, Michigan lost his battle with cancer on September 27, 2023, at Aspirus hospital in Laurium, Michigan. Cubby was born on December 11, 1965 in Laurium to Herbert “Jan” and Florence. He attended CLK schools. Cubby began working at the age of 15 at the Red Garter, and worked his final days as a chef at the Harbor Haus. Cubby enjoyed a good dirt road, wettin’ lines, turnin’ wrenches and above all making and sharing a good meal. Cubby is preceded in death by his father Herbert “Jan” Harry, his mother Florence “Magoo” Stefonich, and ...

Joan Nottoli

TUCSON, AZ & TWIN LAKES, MI — Joan A. Nottoli a resident of Twin Lakes (Lake Gerald) passed away on August 7, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 90. Joan was the wife of Robert N. Nottoli (deceased) of Hancock. Joan was born in Braintree, MA and graduated from Peter Bent Brigham ...

David Hendrickson

MARQUETTE — David John Hendrickson, age 72, of Marquette, entered eternal life Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Trillium Hospice House in the loving, comforting care of his family. David was born December 29, 1950, in Laurium, Michigan, the son of E. John and Delores (Proulx) Hendrickson. ...