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Stephen Marshall Sr.

Calumet — Stephen Marshall Sr. of Calumet passed away peacefully in hospice on June 22, 2023. Stephen was a husband and father. He enjoyed traveling as well as playing in the swing band with close friend Benji Brotherton during his lifetime. He was passionate about his career at Calumet Electronics where he spent many years as a Sales manager. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, August 26, 1950. Growing up he spent time at the family cottage in Eagle Harbor with his brothers and sisters. He would later on move to the Keweenaw and marry Alicia Koski of Mohawk. His son, Stephen Jr ...

Judge who freed boxer ‘Hurricane’ Carter dies at 94

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The federal judge who freed boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter and famously said tobacco companies engaged in a “vast” conspiracy to conceal the dangers of smoking has died in California. The San Diego Union-Tribune says H. Lee Sarokin died Tuesday in La Jolla at 94. Sarokin was a judge in New Jersey in 1985 when he threw out Carter’s triple-murder conviction on grounds of racism. In 1988, Sarokin presided over a landmark liability case against tobacco companies. He said evidence showed the tobacco industry engaged in a conspiracy “vast in its scope, ...

Lucille Paavola

HANCOCK — graveside service for Lucille Paavola, 87, a former long-time resident of the Hancock Canal who passed away March 23, 2023, will be held 11:00 am Monday, July 3, 2023, in the Lakeside Cemetery. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Shirley “Beaudy” Ceno

Calumet — Shirley “Beaudy” Ceno, 94, a resident of Calumet passed away peacefully on Friday June 23, 2023, at the Omega House in Houghton. Shirley was born on March 28, 1929 a daughter of the late Arvin and Delia (Pyrrhus) Beaudoin. She attended local schools and graduated from ...

Angeline Junttila

Lake Linden — Angeline Junttila of Lake Linden, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, at the Omega House after a short illness. Angeline (Angie) was born Angeline Mary Phelps on February 5, 1928, in Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan to Milton Roger Phelps and Helen ...

Daniel Kennedy

Dallas — Dan Kennedy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas, Texas, on May 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. Daniel Paul Kennedy was born on February 2, 1949 in Butte, Montana to Helen and Allen ...