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Obituaries

Gretchen Ovist

SOUTH RANGE — Gretchen Elizabeth Ovist, 71, a resident of South Range, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025, at Canal View — Houghton County, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Gretchen was born on Oct. 17, 1954, in Hancock, to the late William and Viola (Luoma) Congdon. ...

Mary Kaufman

FREDA — Mary Linda Kaufman was born in 1951 to Vincent and Lucille Morin. A proud Yooper, Mary lived in Freda for the majority of her life. Through her work at the West End Grocery and Schmidt's Corner Store, Mary engaged with many members of her community, offering stability, kindness, and ...

Roland McKinstry

Roland McKinstry, age 84, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at his home in Calumet.  A full obituary and service details will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online ...

Marianne White

Marianne White, age 73, a resident of Laurium, passed away on Nov. 25, 2025, at home surrounded by family.  A full obituary and service details will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may ...

Bryan Richards

Bryan Richards, age 63, passed away on Nov. 30, 2025, at Nu Roc Health and Rehabilitation in Laona, Wisconsin.  A full obituary and spring 2026 service details will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online ...

William Rajaniemi

William Rajaniemi, age 74, a resident of the Gay/Lac La Belle area, passed away on Dec. 1, 2025, at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium.  A full obituary will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online ...