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Donald Bausano

Donald Bausano (Buzzy) of Laurium, passed away on Dec. 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Don was born on March 28, 1946, to Peter and Maude (Quello) Bausano. He attended Calumet High School and graduated with the class of 1964. On July 6, 1974, Don and Barbara (Orr) were married. Together they raised three sons. Following graduation, Don enlisted in the Air Force for four years. Continuing his work for the federal government as a civilian employee, he worked as a supply technician at Michigan Tech University with the ROTC department. He retired in 2008 after 35 years. He was an avid ...

Franklin Sorvala

Franklin Sorvala, age 79, a resident of Lake Linden, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Omega House located in Houghton. Full obituary and service details will be announced at a later date. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Shirley Gustafson

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. Funeral arrangements for Shirley are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse.

Darlene Nuttall

Darlene T. Nuttall (Stocker), of Lower Pewabic Location, passed away at the age of 84 with her family by her side on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Canal View in Hancock. Born on Aug. 23, 1941, in Houghton, Darlene was the daughter of the late Howard and Myrle (Bruneau) Stocker. She attended Quincy School and graduated from Hancock High School in 1959. During her high school years, Darlene worked as a waitress at the Coral Shop, a role she cherished and remembered fondly. Darlene briefly attended Michigan Technological University, before marrying Ronald Nuttall, the love of her life, on ...

David Pyykkonen

HOUGHTON — David E. Pyykkonen, 84, a resident of Houghton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.

Sylvia Datto

DOLLAR BAY — Sylvia "Cookie" Datto, 83, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Omega House in Houghton with her family by her side. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements which will be announced at a later time.