Gerald “Tom” Hietala, 69, of Lake Linden, passed away on September 27, 2022, with family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1952, a son of Gerald and Ellen “Marie” (Soli) Hietala. He was a graduate of L’Anse High School in 1970. He worked at Celotex and the Village of ...

Brian J. Lafave, known as Lefty, 58, born October 4, 1963 to Nancy Swykert-LaFave and Tim LaFave passed away September 3, 2022. Brian resided in Wilson, Michigan, and attended Bark River Harris School. Brian was very talented even though he lost his hand in a sawmill accident. He was a ...

Rosemary Claire Manderfield, age 72, longtime resident of Houghton, Michigan passed away Wednesday September 21, 2022, shortly after being admitted to U.P-Health Portage, in Hancock. One of six daughters and family of 12 children, Rosemary was born on March 20, 1950, at St. Joseph Hospital ...

Gloria Jean Reitz, age 75, of Jacobsville, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1947, in Fond du Lac, WI, the daughter of Ruben and Alice (Galle) Reitz. Gloria Jean graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy and earned her degree from Dr. Martin ...

Brennan Joseph Shardlow came into this world on January 16, 1989 in Hancock, MI to Robert Shardlow and Jennifer Heikkila. On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 he went onto his next big adventure. Brennan had a passion to be out in nature and saw the beauty in everything. He always lived life ...

Sharon Ann Kipfer, 76 of Birmingham, Michigan died peacefully on September 15, 2022, at her daughter Sara’s home under the care of Hospice of Michigan. Sharon graduated from Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills, MI and went on to major in journalism at Michigan State University. She ...