BALTIC — Debra A. (Jay Spiegel) Kangas, 71, a resident of Baltic, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home. She was born in Hancock, MI, on June 8, 1954, a daughter of the late Robert and Elaine (Patana) Kangas. Debra was raised in Baltic and was a graduate of the Jeffer’s High ...
Donald M. Antilla, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 1, 2026 at Portage Pointe in Hancock, where he resided for the past 2 ½ years. Donald was born on January 18, 1958 in Laurium to his parents, the late Elroy and Patricia (Supanich) Antilla. He graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1976. After graduation, Donald entered the police training academy at Northern Michigan University, graduating in 1977. In 1977 he was hired as a Keweenaw County Deputy, having the opportunity to work along side his father, Elroy, who was the Keweenaw County Sheriff at the time. ...
CALUMET — Robert Allen of Calumet Michigan passed away on February 4th 2026 at Aspirus Keweenaw. He was born May 23rd 1955 to Berto and Lillian Allen in New Allouez Michigan. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1973 and attended Michigan Technological University where he pursued a ...
Sandra (Clyde) Raasio, 83, a resident of Frenchtown, passed away at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1942, in Flint, MI, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (King) Bearup. Sandra was raised in Flint and was a graduate of Flint Northern High School. Following high school, she worked as a secretary for various businesses. In 1965, she was united in marriage to Clyde Raasio. The couple moved to Eschenbach, Germany, while Clyde was in the United States Army. Following the service, the couple returned to Flint before moving to make their ...
HANCOCK — Benaiah James Strong, stillborn son of Matt and Maddy Strong, went into the arms of the Lord on January 28, 2026, at the UP Health System- Portage Hospital before he had a chance to meet his family. Surviving are his parents, Matthew and Madeline Strong, his sister Penelope Strong, along with his maternal grandparents, Todd and Angela Anderla, his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Meredith Strong and Julie Cortright. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral service for Benaiah will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church of Hancock ...
DODGEVILLE — Helen (Riutta) Knuuti passed away on December 16, 2025, while being lovingly cared for by family. Born November 13, 1936, in Hancock, Michigan, Helen spent her childhood years living in Hancock with her parents, older brothers, and her younger sister Gert, eventually moving to ...
