CHASSELL — Charles V. “Chuck” Roberts, 78, a resident of Chassell, suddenly passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from an apparent heart attack. He was born on June 3, 1947, in Duluth, MN, a son of the late Charles H. and Phyllis (Raabe) Roberts. As a child, he moved with his parents ...
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 ...
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 school sweetheart, Donna (Schutz). Dan pursued higher education at Suomi College before earning his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Michigan University. His professional journey began as a high school teacher in Watersmeet, Michigan. Upon returning to Houghton, he served as a ...
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 Bay in her family cottage and entertaining her family and friends there. She will be sadly missed by them all. Debbie enjoyed reading, playing cribbage and was a die hard Green Bay Packers fan. Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Matthew in 2011. She was also preceded in death by her ...
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.
