HANCOCK — Matthew C. Farrell, 55, a beloved father, son, coach and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Jan. 19, 1970, in Laurium, Matt was the son of Craig and Kathy (Koopikka) Farrell. He grew up in Hancock, ...

SOUTH RANGE — James H. Raffaelli, 79, a resident of South Range, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at home with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born to parents Mario and Lillian (Lewis) Raffaelli, on Jan. 14, 1946, in South Range. Jim was raised in South Range ...

John B. Trezise, 102, of Grawn, died on Sept. 14, 2025, at home. Mr. Trezise, who was a descendant of some of the earliest settlers in northern Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, was born in Calumet on Nov. 28, 1922, to Norman and Emma Anderson Trezise. He graduated from Calumet High School in ...

HANCOCK — Matthew C. Farrell, 55, a resident of Hancock, passed away at home on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, following a short battle with cancer. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a ...

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When The Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57. The small plane with three people ...

CHASSELL — Fredrick Michael Shook passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Mike was born on Dec.14, 1942, in Saginaw, to John Harrison (Shook) and Lilian Christine Margaret (Frank). A U.S. Army Veteran (1965-67), Mike was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Upon returning home, he ...