Michael A. Lahti, a businessman, politician and lifelong resident of Hancock, passed away on Dec. 29, 2025, at the age of 80 of an apparent heart attack, at UP Health System - Portage, surrounded by his family. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend ...

L’ANSE — Shirley P. Gustafson, age 86, of L’Anse, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette with her loving family by her side. She was born in L’Anse on June 4, 1939, the daughter of the late Harold and Irene (Johnson) Pettersen. Shirley graduated from ...

Daniel Gary Wakeham, 81, passed away at home on Dec. 28, 2025, in Houghton. Born Oct. 23, 1944, to Jack and Mabel Wakeham, Dan grew up with a strong sense of family that guided him throughout his life. He graduated from Houghton High School in 1963 and on June 12, 1965, Dan married his high ...

BIG TRAVERSE —­ Deborah (Debbie) A. Meneguzzo, 74, a resident of Big Traverse Bay, Lake Linden, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a short illness. Debbie was a treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved living in Big Traverse ...

Doris Smith-Gundrum, age 96, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Portage Pointe in Hancock.  A full obituary will be published at a later date.  The Erickson Crowley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.

CHASSELL — Charles V. Roberts, 78, a resident of Chassell, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025, from an apparent heart attack. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.