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Obituaries

Toby Hoffman

CALUMET — Toby John Hoffman, 75, residing in Calumet, passed away at his residence on Dec. 2, 2024. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock, Veteran Section. The Copper Country Veterans Association will be ...

James Witting

CHASSELL — James Howard Witting, 82, of Chassell, passed away at Garden View Assisted Living Facility in Calumet on Monday, March 3, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Section 11 of Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock with military honors conducted by the ...

Sandra Patana

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Sandra L. Patana, 83, a former Copper Country resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Gulf Side Hospice in New Port Richey, Florida, following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family ...

Allan Sherman

Allan Sherman, 87, a resident of Gardenview, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.

Alex Paavola

TAPIOLA — Alex (Adam) David Paavola, 39, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Alex was born on Jan. 30, 1986, in Hancock, to David H. and Catherine L. Paavola of Elo. His brother and playmate, Morgan Paavola came two and a half years later. As a young child, Alex ...

Shirley Niemi

DODGEVILLE — Shirley M. Niemi, 86, a resident of Overland Park and former Dodgeville resident, passed away on Jan. 6, 2025, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, following a short illness. A memorial service for Shirley will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2, ...