Reverend Francis Gerard Dobrzenski, Age 73 Died on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the Trillium House in Marquette, MI after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born January 16, 1950 in Stambaugh, Michigan to William John and Celia (Brozak) Dobrzenski. He attended St. Agnes ...
Lundy J. Castro, age 75, of Hancock, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday, May 19, 2023, after battling a reoccurrence of cancer. Lundy was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on August 25, 1947, son of Leon and Nina Castro. He graduated from Mt. Clemens High School ...
Mary Aurora Ruth Ylitalo of Hancock, Michigan passed away on May 23, 2023. She was born on May 2, 2000. She was preceded in death by: Maternal grandfather, Wesley Kangas. Paternal grandparents, Chester & Ellen Ylitalo. She is survived by: Her parents, Ross and Mari Ylitalo of Laurium. Her ...
Barton T. “Bart” Kennedy, age 81 of Sidnaw, MI passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse with his loving family by his side. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Sidnaw United Methodist Church, Sidnaw, MI with Pastor Steve Rhoades and Pastor John Henry officiating. Immediately following the service, the family invites friends to join them for a luncheon at the church. In lieu of flowers, cards or donations that will be forwarded to various charities, can be sent to Becky Kennedy P.O. Box 140, ...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Denny Stolz, who was named football coach of the year in four conferences, has died. He was 89. Michigan State announced Stolz died on Thursday. The family informed the school of his death, and no cause was given. Stolz was 126-92-2 over 21 seasons with the Spartans, Bowling Green, San Diego State and Alma College. He was the 1974 Big Ten coach of the year and was also named the top coach in the Mid-American Conference, Western Athletic Conference and Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Famer played three ...
Judith Gail Hesterberg, 82, a resident of Hancock passed away May 27, 2023, at her home in Hancock. Judy was born on July 18, 1940, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Bertha and Robert Wuebben. She attended the Stanton Schools and graduated from Houghton High School in 1958. She graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Education. Judy’s career included work as a Telephone Operator; a Secretary for the Forestry Department at MTU; and a Teacher at the Washington Middle School in Calumet. She resided in the local area, with a brief time in Detroit. Judy was a ...
